THANK YOU FOR THE AMAZING RESPONSE SO FAR, WE ARE ALREADY WELL ON THE WAY TO REACHING THE TOTAL WE ORIGINALLY WANTED SO HAVE RAISED THE TARGET. ALL ADDITIONAL FUNDS WILL GO TO THE MEN'S SHED FLEETWOOD TO SUPPORT THEIR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY.

We have lost far too many of our loved ones to suicide over the years in Fleetwood and there are so many people struggling with their mental health right now, who feel isolated, uncomfortable talking about it and feel they have nowhere to turn.

By us all coming together, raising awareness and breaking down the stigma attached to suicide, we can hopefully help to stop the suicide numbers increasing and let people know its OK to talk about it.

The ‘hope bench’ will be a place to remember our loved ones and a safe place to find comfort and support from others when you are seated there.

If we reach our target, the additional funds raised will be donated to Mens' Shed Fleetwood to support the great work they do in the local community.

We are holding an Awareness Walk on Friday 10th September, starting at 7pm from opposite the Sea Cadet Base then along the Esplanade following the Fleetwood Wellbeing Way. We will arrive at Marine Hall for an illuminated service of remembrance. All welcome. Please bring a flameless tea-light/torch and a photo of a loved one.