What do you do as a day job?
I'm a videographer for Smiley Movement, a platform for change that encourages donations, volunteering, fundraising, and awareness of charities. Our mission is to help the nonprofit sector better connect and engage with the public and fulfill their mission.
What do you do for Ripple?
I run Ripple FC, a charity soccer team set up to raise awareness and funds for Ripple Suicide Prevention. We play matches in-house and against other charities, giving our players an opportunity to be active and part of a community where they can feel safe to talk about any issues they may have.
Why is Ripple important to you?
Ripple is important to me because I've struggled with my mental health for over 10 years. I've had times where suicide has engulfed my thoughts, and having a tool such as Ripple will make a huge positive impact for many people. Everyone deserves to have hope and encouragement that things will get better; for me, during my darkest times, it was sometimes hard to realize the support I had around me. Ripple reminds you of that and gives you an opportunity to receive the help and support its users need.