Laura McLaughlin

Laura's fundraiser for The Russ Devereux Headlight Project

Fundraising for The Russ Devereux Headlight Project
£50
raised of £750 target
by 6 supporters
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Turning Blue Monday Bright with Sembcorp , 16 January 2023
Blue Monday is thought to be the day when many people struggle with their mental health, after Christmas. The Headlight Project want to raise awareness of mental health issues and give people a reason to smile with their campaign to turn it bright!

Story

Founded in memory of Russ Devereux, the Headlight Project aims to reduce the number of deaths by suicide in the Teesside area, which has one of the highest regional rates in the country. We aim to achieve this by providing therapeutic support to families who have suffered a traumatic bereavement, as they are higher risk to die by suicide themselves. We deliver workshops in schools to talk around the subject and suicide awareness and prevention training to local organisations and workplaces.

'A guiding light when the road ahead is dark...'

We are supporting The Headlight Project on their up-coming campaign for "Turn Blue Monday Bright". Monday 16th January is known for being "Blue Monday" most are absent from work/school, generally a day in which the christmas festivities are a fading memory. We want to turn it from blue to bright, We hope that the campaign will give people a reason to come to work. Sembcorp staff will be encouraged to wear the colour orange on Monday 16th January. We will be hosting a bake sale and raffle and all proceeds will be given directly to the charity. All money which is made will also kindly be matchfunded!

About the campaign

Blue Monday is thought to be the day when many people struggle with their mental health, after Christmas. The Headlight Project want to raise awareness of mental health issues and give people a reason to smile with their campaign to turn it bright!

About the charity

Founded in memory of Russ Devereux, the Headlight Project aims to reduce the number of deaths by suicide in the Tees Valley through therapy of those bereaved by suicide, and preventative education and training.

Donation summary

Total raised
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£50.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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