Niall Shaban
HomeRun for CALM
Fundraising for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
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On my birthday this year I will take part in a 10k run from home to raise some money and awareness for CALM, an important mental health and suicide prevention charity in the UK.
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK and the cause of 18 deaths every day. The charity is helping to save lives EVERYDAY of this lockdown period. I have posted more information below for those wanting to have a closer look at what CALM is all about.
This event is conveniently falling on Sunday 24th May and so I saw this as a sign I should take part to do my bit on the day I turn 20. I will complete the distance by doing laps of the garden and will be rewarding myself with a BBQ and a nice cold beer.
Any donation is a life-saving donation. Thank you.
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. Through their life-saving services and campaigns that drive cultural change, they work with people to push for a life less miserable for everyone. THEIR SERVICES:
> Webchat and helpline (0800 58 58 58) from 5pm - midnight every day. The line is free, confidential and anonymous, and staffed by trained professionals.
> Bereavement support through the Support After Suicide Partnership (SASP).
> Website and social media offering practical and inspirational content and support. Find it at thecalmzone.net
> Through high profile campaigns they help destigmatize mental health and suicide, and tackle stereotypes around gender.
Check out #Project84 #BeTheMateYoudWant and #GrowAPair
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