Click 'start fundraising' to join the team walking 1 million steps for suicide prevention on 10 September.

Ben's story

World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 marks 5 years and 8 months since Ben West lost his younger brother Sam to suicide.

On 10 September, Ben is hoping to walk one million steps and raise money for Shout, the UK's only free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone struggling to cope. Alone, this challenge would take 150 hours or 6 days of non-stop walking.

Together, we can make that challenge possible. Ben wants as many people as possible to get out, fundraise and walk for suicide prevention. Join Ben on his walk in London or go for a walk wherever you are on 10 September.

Join the walk:

Where - Wandsworth Common

When - 10 September 2023, 11:00 BST

Get your free ticket here to join Ben's walk

Fundraise for Shout

Every 60 seconds, someone reaches out to Shout for support and has a conversation that could save their life.

£10 can pay for a conversation with someone in crisis

£25 can fund a clinician to provide expert supervision of conversations on Shout's digital mental health platform.

£250 can train a new Shout Volunteer to take life-saving conversations.

Create your fundraiser on this page and join Ben's challenge for Suicide Prevention Day.