I will be running the Manchester half marathon on October the 12th to raise funds for Men’s Minds Matter, a cause close to my heart. I haven’t done much running recently so it won’t be fast, and it certainly won’t be pretty…..but neither are these facts:

Suicide is the leading cause of death in men under 50

Male Suicide accounts for more deaths than are accounted for by coronary heart disease, accidental poisoning or diseases of the liver.

Rates of suicide increase during times of economic recession

42% of UK men have considered suicide

Suicide is one of the most least understood of the leading causes of deaths and it has traditionally received very little attention.

Male suicide statistics are truly astounding. Those statistics are people, boys and men, not just numbers

Every suicide is a tragedy which has a profound impact on families and loved ones.

(Facts from https://www.mensmindsmatter.org/)

Please donate to support the work of Men’s Minds Matter in suicide intervention and prevention. I greatly appreciate any donation no matter how small. 

Thank you,

Rachel x