Sue & Rory's Marathon Run for Sunflowers

Sue Bateman is raising money for Sunflowers Suicide Support Charity

Participants: Rory Bateman

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Adidas Manchester Marathon 2023 · 16 April 2023 ·

Sunflowers was created in memory of Pete Morris who died by suicide in 2016. His family developed the Charity to walk alongside others bereaved by suicide and to be a small ray of light in the darkness; offering others comfort and support that is so desperately needed at such a difficult time. Sunflowers endeavour to provide other families with practical and professional support so they do not feel overwhelmed and alone. This we hope will give a glimmer of hope for the future. Sunflowers also raise awareness around mental health and suicide both on social media and by networking locally and nationally. We deliver accredited training to the wider community and presentations sharing our story. We highlight that it is Okay to not be ‘Okay’ and the importance of talking and of course listening. We feel that everyone can play a small part in connecting with and helping others to feel less alone.

Story

Rory and I will be taking part in the Manchester Marathon on Sunday 16th April next year in support of Sunflowers once again, a wonderful and supportive charity in Stroud. This will be a full marathon event of 26 miles starting from Old Trafford football ground in the centre of
Manchester.

I want to be able to continue supporting Sunflowers by raising funds and awareness of mental health, particularly the struggle of people who are at risk of suicide, and the families and friends who are trying to come to terms with the loss of a loved one through suicide.

Sunflowers in a small, non-profit making, organisation which
was set up a few years ago by people who had their own personal stories to tell. They do not charge a fee but will spend as much time as it takes to support a person in desperate need until appropriate professional help, if needed, can be found. This may be through the NHS or through private therapies.

Please support us by making a donation.

Donation summary

Total
£200.00
+ £46.25 Gift Aid
Online
£195.00
Offline
£5.00

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