Some of my fantastic friends and I are walking the Mighty Stride to raise money for an amazing wee charity, Beautiful Inside and Out (SCIO). Our family were fortunate enough to come across this charity after our son, Murray took his own life in December, and they’ve been there for us ever since.

Beautiful Inside and Out was set up by another mum, Pauline who tragically lost her beautiful 13-year-old daughter, Jenna to suicide. Pauline is a kind and strong lady who is a great source of hope and inspiration to me.

The charity provides support to families who have lost a child through suicide. They also do work around suicide prevention for young people and to heighten suicide awareness amongst educators. They work in schools and other spaces to provide young people with an outlet for expressing anxiety and depression or suicidal tendencies. Troubled young people can receive support from Beautiful Inside and Out in the form of counsellors, music, drama and art therapists.

We can never thank Pauline enough for the support that she and Beautiful Inside and Out have given me, Mark and our boys since we lost Murray.

They are a small charity, so every £1 that you are generous enough to donate makes a real difference.

Thank you. 😊

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