David Ashton

Kilimanjaro Trek 5th to 16th February 2020

Fundraising for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
£2,331
raised of £2,000 target
by 76 supporters
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We provide a helpline, and webchat service to help prevent suicide in the UK

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This trip is entirely self funded, with all donations going 100% to charity. 

It is devastating that the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK is suicide. 

Whilst we are opening up as society to understanding mental health better, there is still a lot that can and needs to be done. 

The first aspect is ensuring that men know that it is OK to be open, it is not weak and it is not bringing their masculinity into question. Quite the opposite, being open is the most masculine thing you could do. 

From personal experience I know what it is like to hide away from being open and honest, I know what it is like to live life holding everything to yourself and allowing your mind to become consumed with irrational thoughts and feelings. 

The best thing I ever did was talk, open up, and share. It changed my life. 

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. Our goal is a life less miserable for you, your friends, your family and for all men.CALM PROVIDES>A free and anonymous helpline 0800 58 58 58 and webchat (5pm-12am daily) staffed by trained professionals>Bereavement support >A website www.theCALMzone.net with inspiring content by men for men>Campaigns tackling stereotypes of masculinity, suicide and male mental health.Help us save lives.

About the charity

We’re the Campaign Against Living Miserably and we’re taking a stand against suicide. That means standing against feeling hopeless, standing up to stereotypes and showing life is always worth living.125 lives are lost every week to suicide. 75% of all UK suicides are male. We exist to change this.

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