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Faced with increasing demand for its life-saving services and a significant reduction in the voluntary income it receives, Papyrus recently launched an emergency fund to help keep their helpline, HOPELINE247 open through the night. This campaign has been supported by Stephen Fry, Sabrina Carpenter, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Dani Dyer, and now… me
I'm walking 24km every day for 7 Days in the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September, to raise money for Papyrus to help keep HOPELINE247 open 24/7.
Suicide is the biggest killer of people under the age of 35 in the UK; every year over 1,800 young people take their own lives. HOPELINE247 provides confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, or anyone worried about a young person.
