19/08/2026
A massive thanks to Martin McClelland
I genuinely don't know where to start with this one.
First off, this aint my usual chat gpt post, this is from the heart.
Martin has supported Man Cave Monday from day 1.
No... day minus 1
When I told him the idea he told me to go for it and he's been there ever since.
In fact, hes been there more than I have.
On the days I cant make it, he shows up.
On the days he didn't feel like it, he shows up.
On the days when he has his own s**t going on, he still shows up.
Week after week he shows up, he gives up his own time, he gets involved, he helps out, he listens when an ear is needed and the rest of the time he's talking the ears off anyone that will listen.
Anyone that knows him, knows exactly what I mean 😂😂
He doesn't do this for praise, money, recognition, clout, he does it because he cares.
Behind that bold character and boisterous personality he's got the biggest heart going.
Earlier this year he took on Goatfell and raised hundreds in support of Serenity Soul in the process.
A few months ago he decided he wanted to do something for the kids, and teach them a life skill in fishing.
Off his own back, he decided to invite kids amd parents down last weekend, free of charge to join him at the harbour and teach them the basics and over two days, close to 100 kids turned up and had an amazing time.
Over that weekend, some parents donated a few quid and Martin turned up today to hand over £92.46 to Serenity Soul Wellness Hub
Instead of taking that money to reimburse some of his own money that he put into it, he wants the money he raised to go into the hub.
That's not just £92.46
That's someone who consistently and selflessly shows up to give his time, energy and compassion to others and use it to support what we're trying to build.
Martin, I'm immensely proud to have you as part of Man Cave and I'm even more proud to call you a friend.
You've been there from the beginning, you've believed in what we're doing. You've climbed mountains for it - literally! and you continue to put your hand on your pocket, take time away from your Mrs and kids, giving up Mondays, weekends, days off, all to help others. People like you are what makes Man Cave and Serenity Soul exactly what it is.
The hub isn't built by one person, it's built by everyone who cares enough to keep showing up.
And mate, you just keep showing up.
Every.
Single.
Time.
From myself (Kev), to you, everyone at Man Cave and everyone that benefits from what we're doing at the hub.
Thank you.
For the money raised at the weekend.
For the money raised from Goatfell.
For every Monday night.
For every hour of your time and everything else you do that nobody else sees.
You are an absolute legend ❤️
Now if you've read this, please leave a comment and show Martin how much we appreciate him.