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Can I trouble you again?

Just heard a friend lost his son and he pointed us to a facebook page with literally dozens and dozens of those survivors of suicide . utterly tragic . its called S.O.S survivors of suicide .
 
Donation sent (in dollars - hopefully you get a good rate). Depression, anxiety and suicide are a huge burden on many young people and their families. Hope you stay well, that the run goes well, and that the weather cooperates. Looking forward to the post race report.
 
Guys, you are completely amazing, and I’m humbled by your kind words and contributions. Thank-you so much for every single donation so far.
 
Up at silly o-clock to fit a run in. I’m humbled by all your kind donations. Including the gift-aid there’s nearly £800 been raised, that’s enough for 160 potentially life saving first-contacts to be made with the HopelineUK.

This week has been emotional, it was six years on Monday since my friend’s son committed suicide. Hopefully fewer families will have to suffer that loss and anguish thanks to your generosity.

If anyone wants to know more about this wonderful charity and it’s work preventing suicide in young people people, please do visit their website:

www.Papyrus.co.uk

Thank-you all.
 
Thanks John. I’m looking forward to seeing the sea at South Shields I’ve got to admit. I’m planning fish and chips after and then a takeaway curry later. The runners and cyclists amongst us will understand why I’ve been avoiding takeaway curries!!
 
Helping others, healthy activities, but keeping it real with chips and curry.

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Guys, let’s not bring animosity or acrimony onto this thread. Every single person who’s made a donation has in my opinion done a wonderful thing, my friends for I count you amongst those have again been amazing.

On Monday it was six years since my friends son went off to do his paper round, and instead threw himself onto the M62 from a motorway bridge. I’d known him since he was a baby.

Another friend of mine, his brother killed himself in a period of depression. It’s to help people in their darkest hours that the Hopeline exists.

What has amazed me both times I’ve done this is that people I’ve crossed swords with have made contributions. They’re probably bigger men than I. I doff my hats to each and every one of you, and I know that some people have their own favourite causes, and own priorities. I know that not everyone is well off, I know that times are hard.

I see this thread as testament to the amazing people on pfm, thanks to all of you. You make my world a better place, and as things stand, 160 contacts with the Hopeline have been paid for. Who knows how many lives that will save, but even if it’s only just one it’s worth it.

I promise as well that next year will be a fallow year, the next challenge is a marathon for my 50th year in 2021. Mrs Summit will kill me, but I’ve said it now...
 
I a a little the worse for wear after a party..so the donation thing is a bit of a challenge.. I meant to donate a couple of days ago but I forgot.. so this is my public declaration of intent. A good friend and fellow audio enthusiast lost a son to suicide a few years ago. My own son in laws brother went the ame year. A school friend of mydaughter who was loved by everyone he met.. also went to suicide. This is real.
I'll contribute in the morning and if I forget.. please feel free to PM me. or publicly shame me.
 
Just re- read Richard's OP and he gives a very good summary of the sort of Govt. failure ( disinterest/malice?) which has led to a dearth of proper support for people in crisis, as well as being very open about battling his own demons.

I make no apology for commenting here, that one of very few services which was deliberately designed to have contact with every young person, was the former Careers Service. A service which was ideally placed to identify issues faced by young people as they stepped out into the big scary world. I'm not trying to claim that the CS was the 'main' provider of mental health support etc, but it was a significant link in a web of interlocking support. Whilst not something that was shouted about.. referal to and liaison with appropriate specialist support.. (social services, housing, health, etc.,etc.) where it existed, was a routine part of our work.

Sadly the Careers Service in that form was disposed of by Blunkett almost 20 years ago and replaced with the 'Connexions' service. Under 'Connexions', the wider 'support' role.. beyond 'mere' Careers Guidance, was more strongly emphasised, though with little acknowledgement of what had already existed without the 'help' of Blunkett. Sadly, Blunkett's approach caused much confusion, including duplication of some provision and complete loss of other.

Finally, rather than listen to the professionals and experts, Gove basically dismantled anything resembling a national and consistent support system for young people.. under any branding or banner.

It's all gone.

Which is why it is so important to support those who have stepped into the breach.
 
Thanks Colin. One of my epiphany moments that i might have had a problem was driving to work thinking if I crashed the car I wouldn’t have to go and work and could legitimately have a few days off maybe. Leaving that place was the best thing I ever did. You’re absolutely right about support and guidance as well, there’s not enough out there, schools are being forced to bash round pegs into square holes all day long.

I’m grateful to you all for your support, this is a wonderful charity, and it’s so important to look after our young people. Remember anyone 35 or under can contact the Hopeline, as can anyone who’s concerned about a young person up to that age.
 
Just another thank-you, so many of you have contributed and donated, including the gift-aid over £900 has been raised for this wonderful charity. Thanks to everyone, it makes such a difference.
 
I’ve managed to operate the modern equipment and provide a small donation please accept it with our love.
We are fortunate that suicide has not touched our family or friends.
Good luck with the run, post a picture of your feet as soon as you complete your task. ;-).

Good luck
 
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