Linsey'sGreat Manchester Run - Papyrus Uk

Scott Lawton is raising money for PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide

Participants: Through Simply health and with a colleague from Together Housing

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Great Manchester Run 10k 2019 · 19 May 2019 ·

PAPYRUS is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide. We run HOPELINE247 0800 068 4141 a freephone confidential helpline staffed by trained professionals who give advice, support & information to anyone who is feeling suicidal, or concerned that a young person they know may be at risk

Story

I have been given the opportunity to run in the Great Manchester Run to raise awareness for Papyrus UK charity.  Having hung up my running shoes about 14 years ago this has become a personal challenge to prepare myself for this run. I have prepared a 5 week training plan which I hope will allow me to complete this and raise as much money for my chosen charity.

Suicide is the biggest killer of young people under 35 in the UK. PAPYRUS is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide and believes that many young suicides are preventable. They operate HOPELINEUK, a confidential call, text, and email helpline for young people with thoughts of suicide or those concerned about a young person who may have thoughts of suicide. Every £5 raised can help pay for a potentially life-saving contact to HOPELINEUK from a young person wanting to stay safe from their thoughts of suicide.

The affects mental health can have on loved ones  is unbearable and knowing this support is available offers some reassurance.

Social Media, body image issues, pressures at school or work, relationship breakdowns.....the list is endless and the affect on a young person not always obvious. I want to highlight this support is available.

 


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