Mark Seccombe

Discussing Depression must not be taBOO!

Fundraising for PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide
£7,230
raised of £1,500 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
In memory of Boo Van Der Noot
We support young people at risk of suicide to stay safe and find hope in times of need

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Boo was 23 years old when she lost her battle with depression.

Depression is a terrible disease.  A disease that needs a lot more acknowledgement as a medical condition.  Depression is a mood disorder that causes intermittent feelings of sadness and a loss of interest. It affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems in the lows.  Feeling guilty, or worthless; feeling a loss of confidence; and sometimes feeling as if life isn't worth living.  Depression is more than just a bout of the blues,  it is not a weakness.  It is a terrible illness. 

All donations made for my attempt at Movember are going to Papryus.   Boo ran a 10k run to raise money for this charity some years ago; we also held a collection for Papryus at her funeral. 

I wanted to do something that Boo would have found crazy, silly, and funny.  She would had laughed loudly at the idea of me with a moustache, hence why I am attempting to grow one throughout the month of November!

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About the charity

PAPYRUS is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide. We run HOPELINE247 0800 068 4141 a freephone confidential helpline staffed by trained professionals who give advice, support & information to anyone who is feeling suicidal, or concerned that a young person they know may be at risk

Donation summary

Total raised
£7,230.00
+ £1,242.67 Gift Aid
Online donations
£6,403.00
Offline donations
£827.00

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