💙 In Memory of My Son – Derren

Raising Funds for CALM

Hi, my name is Amanda and I’m fundraising for CALM – the Campaign Against Living Miserably, in memory of my beautiful son, Derren who we tragically lost to suicide at just 21 years old.

There are no words to fully express the pain of losing a child — it’s a heartbreak that never leaves you. Derren was kind, funny, bright, and deeply loved. He had his whole life ahead of him. But like so many others, he was struggling silently with his mental health, and we had no idea just how much pain he was carrying.

🕯️ Why I’m Raising Funds

I am doing this because I never want another family to experience the devastation that ours has. Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK — and yet so many people still suffer in silence, feeling like they have nowhere to turn.

CALM is a lifeline for people who are struggling. They offer a free, confidential helpline and webchat every day, support for those bereaved by suicide, and powerful campaigns that break the stigma around mental health.

But they can’t do it without support.

💸 How Your Donations Will Help

Every penny raised will go directly to CALM to help fund their life-saving work — answering calls, running awareness campaigns, and reaching the people who need it most, before it’s too late.

After reaching my initial target of £500 with your amazing support, I’ve set a new target of £1500 but truly, any donation makes a difference. Whether it’s £1 or £100, you are helping someone feel seen, heard, and supported.

💔 Please Share and Support

If you’re not in a position to donate, please consider sharing this page. The more people we can reach, the more lives we can save.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story. Thank you for keeping Derren’s memory alive. And thank you for standing with us in this fight to prevent other families from going through this unbearable loss.

With love and hope,

Amanda x