Louis Vafa

5k a day in May! Suicide Awareness

Fundraising for Grassroots Suicide Prevention
£1,110
raised of £1,000 target
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5k per day in May
We help people get the support they need to stay safe from suicide

Story

Myself & good friend Fabio are running 5k per day in May to raise awareness of suicide, we will finish the challenge off with a half marathon on the final day!

Right now, someone, somewhere, feels alone, helpless, in pain, and that suicide feels like the only option. With support and time, they could fully recover and live a full, healthy life. Without it, they could lose everything. Their story is unique - their crisis is not. Thousands face this life or death situation every day, often unseen and unheard. For some, it will be too much.

400 people in the UK will attempt suicide today - 18 will die........Their deaths will rock communities, families and friends; making people bereaved by suicide at a greater risk of suicide themselves. The facts are clear. The need is urgent.

Grassroots prevent suicide by empowering local communities. They help communities identify and support those at risk of suicide. They reduce stigma to increase help-seeking. They offer innovative, alternative routes to help for people unlikely to use mainstream services. Their training, anti-stigma work, and pioneering digital projects have helped save thousands of lives.Join us in keeping everyone safe from this stigma.

Just keep moving….

About the charity

We work to make sure nobody has to experience thoughts of suicide alone. We fight dangerous stigma that stops people talking about suicide. We teach communities to recognise and support those at risk. We develop new ways for people to get lifesaving support. Together, we can prevent suicide.

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