On the 26th September I will be walking 100,000 steps within 24 hours to raise money for Men’s Minds Matter, in memory of my wonderful Uncle Paul who we sadly lost to suicide in July 2023. I will be completing this alongside my best friend Lawrence, but will also be posting the route nearer the time so anyone is welcome to join - even if it is just for part of the way. Please let me know if you would like to join at any point during the walk.

75% of all deaths by suicide are male, and a man or boy takes their own life every two hours in the UK. Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under the age of 55.

Every donation is going towards an incredible cause which provides counselling support and suicide intervention, as well as training mental health professionals to prevent suicide. This is especially close to my heart, as although Paul reached out for support through the NHS he was wrongly labelled as 'routine' rather than 'urgent', which prevented him from getting the support he needed.

If you are able, any donations would be greatly appreciated. Every contribution, no matter the amount, has the power to make a meaningful difference in a man's life and help break the stigma surrounded by men's mental health.

Everyone, please remember how important it is to speak to those around you- please don’t struggle in silence🤍

Amelia