During the month of August I'll be walking a minimum of 50 miles with my dog in aid of the charity The Samaritans. I'd really appreciate donations to help me raise money for this cause, your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate £1 or £500. Every little bit helps. In the past few years I've known a few people who tragically lost their lives to suicide and I know many who have used the Samaritans service. It is so important that this work carries on, every life lost is a tragedy. Thank you for your support.

I've included information about Samaritans below.

Every seven seconds, Samaritans answer a call for help.

We’re here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure.

Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, we’re taking action to prevent the crisis.

We give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. And we encourage, promote and celebrate those moments of connection between people that can save lives.

We offer listening and support to people and communities in times of need.

In prisons, schools, hospitals and on the rail network, Samaritans are working with people who are going through a difficult time and training others to do the same.

Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy, and Samaritans’ vision is that fewer people die by suicide.

That’s why we work tirelessly to reach more people and make suicide prevention a priority.