Decorated military veteran Ryan McCready has revealed he has lost more friends and colleagues to suicide than those killed in action in his 18-year army career.
Having turned to politics in his civilian life, Ryan is now a UUP councillor in Derry City and Strabane Council and was appointed the 'veterans champion' for the area at the recent Annual General Meeting.
On Friday night, he is taking on a marathon-like overnight gym challenge to raise money and awareness for a local charity helping veterans in the North West area.
