News News Archive 2008 'The Rowing Man'
'The Rowing Man' |
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| Monday, 29 September 2008 |
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Niall Iain MacDonald is a Broadcaster living on the Isle of Lewis. In May 2007 he suffered a breakdown, disappearing from society for three weeks. On his return he was diagnosed as suffering from depression. Niall Iain set himself a challenge in the face of what he was suffering. He decided to row across the stretch of water between mainland Scotland and the Isle of Lewis known as The Minch. See more about Niall Iain's story on Friday 26th September at 9pm on BBC Alba, the new Gaelic digital channel on Sky channel 168 and Freesat channel 110. Niall Iain talks candidly about his mental health issues through the programme. Recording his thoughts on a “Diary Camera” and opening up to the viewer in an attempt to raise awareness, and an understanding, of depression. He undertook the challenge as a personal one, but is also raising money for the Western Isles Association for Mental Health and the RNLI. Contributions can be made via http://www.rowtheminch.com/. SRN advertise a range of events and resources developed by external organisations. In doing so we do not necessarily endorse or recommend them and we are in no way responsible for content or quality. |
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