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I'm taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide!

Kevin Paterson is raising money for PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide
In memory of Holly Paterson

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026 · 24 May 2026 · Start fundraising for this event

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival takes place on 23rd May and 24th 2026. A variety of running challenges such as the Edinburgh Marathon, Edinburgh Half, and Edinburgh 10k!

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PAPYRUS is the national charity for the Prevention of Young Suicide.

Suicide is the biggest killer of young people under the age of 35 in the UK, every year over 1800 young people take their own lives. PAPYRUS provides confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through their helpline, HOPELINE247.

We recently lost my daughter Holly and our hearts are shattered. Holly was vibrant, fun, and truly lovely—someone whose light touched everyone around her. In her memory, we are raising funds for charity so that others might receive the support she deserved. No one should ever feel alone in their struggles, and we hope these funds can help make a difference. Thank you for your compassion, your kindness, and for helping us honor Holly’s beautiful spirit.

Every £15 raised can contribute towards a life-saving contact to HOPELINE247. Your donations really are changing lives, thank you.

Donation summary

Total
£2,169.41
+ £481.50 Gift Aid
Online
£2,169.41
Offline
£0.00

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