Giovanni Pernice
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Fundraising for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
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CALM is such a fantastic organisation and helps so many people. If I can spread the word and raise some money for CALM, then that would be fantastic. This is my first marathon. I am very excited, not nervous yet. I can’t wait to hear the crowds and be cheered on throughout the day. I am very focused and want to achieve a good time, so hopefully I will use any nervous energy to help me run faster.
Giovanni
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide — offering life-saving services, provoking national conversation and bringing people together to empower everyone to reject living miserably and stand together against suicide.
On average, 125 people in the UK take their own lives every week, with 75% of all suicides in the UK being male.
On average, 125 people in the UK take their own lives every week, with 75% of all suicides in the UK being male.
CALM runs a free and anonymous helpline and webchat service from 5pm-midnight, 365 days a year, which currently takes around 12,000 calls and webchats every month.
Alongside this life-saving service, CALM aims to create more societal action against suicide through multi-award winning campaigns like Project 84, which succeeded in getting millions talking and the government appointing the UK’s (and world’s) first Minister for Suicide Prevention.
CALM also brings people together with collective action around interest points like running, football and art to drive cultural change and empower communities to better support the mental health and wellbeing of themselves and those around them.
Just £8 pays for a potentially life-saving call. For more information, visit thecalmzone.net."
