Kate Cleal
Kate's page in memory of her daughter Lily Marianne Cleal
Fundraising for PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide
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Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
On the 6th December 2013, my beautiful daughter Lily, in the aftermath of a recent breakup, let her emotions overcome her and in despair she took her own life. It was an impulsive suicide where circumstances where against her. Over 300 people came to Lily's memorial service on 4th January 2014.That Lily had so tragically died so suddenly was unbeliveable to all and completely unexpected.
In the depths of our grief we turned to PAPYRUS for support and to learn too late how prevalent suicide was amongst the very young.
Every year 600-800 under 24s take their lives. In England and Wales 24,000 suicide attempts are made each year by 10-19 year olds - one every 20 minutes.
Teenage suicide is a taboo subject that needs to be brought out into the open. We have to work to remove the stigma associated with suicide. With funds and support Scotland have reduced their suicide rate by 18%. It is preventable. Your donation will help!
£15 can pay for one 20 minute call to help a yound person in distress.
£50 can keep the helpline, text and email service running for over an hour.
£200 can cover the cost of training someone in suicide intervention skills.
£1000 can help to deliver 10 suicide TALK sessions to those who work with or care for young people.
PAPYRUS aim to:
- Reduce Stigma associated with suicide
- Increase Awareness of young suicide and how to help prevent it; this involves speaking in schools, colleges and community organisations
- Provide services (e.g. HOPELineUK; SMS and email advice; Training such as ASIST; online information; professional advice)
- Campaign as a UK charity to prevent young suicide
- Listen and Learn - supporting/disseminating research/knowledge
- Contribute to local, regional and national suicide prevention strategic action
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