My brother and I will be running the 2026 Brighton Half Marathon on Sunday 1st March and are dressing up as the Slinky Dog from Toy Story; one of us as the front legs and head, one of us as the back legs and tail - joined together with a massive slinky. We’re running to raise money for Grassroots Suicide Prevention. It will be a good challenge, a great laugh and all for an excellent cause.

When someone has thoughts of suicide, connecting with others can make all the difference. But reaching out can feel impossible. So many people go through this pain alone.

That’s why preventing suicide means working together. Together, we can fight dangerous stigma that stops people talking about suicide. Together, we can learn to recognise and support those at risk, and connect them with a network of lifesaving services. Together, we can prevent suicide.

Grassroots works to make sure nobody has to go through thoughts of suicide alone.