A crowdfunding campaign has been started to financially support the young family of Jonathan Cantwell, the Australian former Saxo-Tinkoff rider who died aged just 36 on Tuesday.
The target is $50,000 with over $15,000 already being raised in 12 hours. The fundraiser says Cantwell "lost his battle to mental illness" after a day spent with family and friends, and also highlights the problem of male suicide in Australia; confirming that he took his own life. The word end by urging readers: "If you are sad, speak up. Speak out. Don’t be ashamed! It’s ok to feel sad. It’s ok to ask for help!"
There is also a number for non-profit Australian crisis support organisation lifeline; UK equivalents are Samaritans (116 123) or CALM for men (0800 58 58 58), both open 24 hours a day. Head over to the GoFundMe page here.