Two years after the sudden death of Cushendall mother Lisa McAlister, her legacy is continuing to change the conversation surrounding mental health in the Glens of Antrim.
The 30-year-old, who was described as “bubbly and vibrant”, had set out to raise money for mental health charities before her death, a commitment her family promised to fulfil in her memory.
In May 2021, the Co Antrim community came together to take part in ‘Race for Lisa’ to mark what would have been her 31st birthday - raising a total of £70,000 in her name.
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