Peter Connelly
Peter's Marathon run for Papyrus in memory of Jack Milburn
Fundraising for PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide
Story
In May 2019 we unfortunately lost one of our best mates Jack to suicide.
Unfortunately we lost him just before his 21st birthday, and with what would have been his 25th coming up this year I thought I’d raise some money in his name for Papyrus (Prevention of Young Suicides).
I've decided to run the Rob Burrows Leeds marathon in May 2023 to raise some money for Papyrus, in the hopes of supporting them in working to prevent other young men and women from struggling with these same issues.
Coincidently, this marathon falls on the 14th of May, the day before Jack's birthday! so even more of a reason to get some money raised in his name.
I've never run a marathon or any other distance race before, so it's going to be interesting, If any of you could help me out in raising money with a donation it would be massively appreciated. whether it is a penny or a pound, it's all for a good cause!
Cheers,
Pete :)
PAPYRUS is the national Charity for the Prevention of Young Suicide. Suicide is the biggest killer of young people under the age of 35 in the UK, in 2018 over 1800 young people took their own lives. PAPYRUS provides confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through their helpline, HOPELINEUK. Every £5 raised can help pay for a life-saving contact to HOPELINEUK. Your donations are lifesaving, thank you.