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Thank you for all your support and good wishes in the run up to the big day. The forecast all week was for wind and rain, but the morning dawned cool and dry and was ideal running weather. I completed the marathon with a time of 3:51:49. The crowds were incredible and the support from the Samaritans Cheer Teams along the way was amazing. Thank you to all of you and to 'Team Samaritans', and Emma in particular.
What your support means to me Having been a volunteer for over 30 years, I’m proud to be part of a charity that supports anyone struggling to cope, around the clock, every single day of the year. It's a privilege when someone feels able to share their feelings with me, to be able to give them the time for a conversation and to be able to connect with another human being, who just needs to talk and to be heard.
Samaritans vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Suicide is not inevitable, but every 90 minutes someone dies by suicide in the UK and ROI. Everyone goes through difficult times in their lives and having someone to talk to, who will listen and accept what they're saying is really powerful and can be a life saver.
I want to be sure that anyone struggling with difficult and overwhelming emotions knows that our volunteers are here 24/7 and ready to listen. The last couple of years have been tough for everyone and the current cost of living crisis has made it even harder. The value of your donations cannot be underestimated, which is why I'm so grateful for every penny, whatever you feel able to give. Every £5 raised has the potential to enable volunteers to answer a life saving call. We answer a call for help every 10 seconds
With your help and kind donations, I hope to raise as much money as I can to support the work of Samaritan volunteers.
Samaritan volunteers answer 10,000 calls a day 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. If you or anyone you know ever needs our support, you can find out more about how we can help. Your donation will enable us to continue what we do and make changes that save lives – Thank you.
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