On the 13th June, which would have been 4 days after Jake’s 30th birthday, we - Emily Pirie and Emily Milverton - will be swimming 1.7km in the Lake District.

Emily P lost her brother and father to suicide. This swim is our way of honouring them, spending the day doing something meaningful, and raising money for a cause close to our hearts.

We’re taking on the Great North Swim challenge for Suicide&Co, with a fundraising target of £1,000. This will help Suicide&Co continue their mission to support individuals bereaved by suicide - through free counselling and a vital community of care.