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To lose a young life to suicide is one of the most heart breaking tragedies and something which can be prevented.
The Niall Stringer Foundations sole mission is to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and wellbeing, and give sports clubs, at all levels, across the UK the tools to allow them to contribute positively in the prevention of suicide in young people.
Niall was a colt at my rugby club Old Brentwoods. He tragically took his own life at 17 years old. The Niall Stringer Foundation aims to help prevent more tragedies like this occurring.
As a coach to OB's under 13's (school year 8), I think it is so important that young people know that no matter what has happened there is always someone to talk to and always someone to listen and support them.
It is so important for the charity to continue raising funds so they can offer FREE mental health and well being courses to Sports Clubs around the UK, to help prevent tragedies like this from happening again.
On Saturday 28th October myself, Tom, Gary, Iraida & Rachael will be walking from Southend Pier to Old Brentwoods Rugby Club. The walk is approximately 25 miles and will take between 8 - 10 hours.