Dave O’Riordan lives in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. Born in Cork City Ireland he immigrated to Canada in 1974, as a young boy with his family. Dave has three daughters and four Grandchildren.
With ...view moreDave O’Riordan lives in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. Born in Cork City Ireland he immigrated to Canada in 1974, as a young boy with his family. Dave has three daughters and four Grandchildren.
With a lack of formal education he embarked on this book project with a truckload of determination. Dave didn’t want anyone else to feel hopeless, helpless alone or scared as he did after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Bipolar is not the end of the world just a new set of blueprints to live your life.
Believing he is “old school” with many traditional ideas. Dave likes to think of himself as a person who genuinely cares about people and lives by the motto" People Do Matter". It is far easier to turn your back on a situation than to roll up your sleeves and help.He believes in God, Christmas, and the freedom to be open minded.
All too often in life we complain. He has chosen to make a difference and accept the hand that God has dealt him. Dave is an ordinary man full of compassion who knows he can make a difference to the way people view bipolar disorder. He looks forward to the future and hopes Bipolar Shoes will be a huge success and benefit the Canadian Mental Health Association in a positive way.view less