![]() In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 or email or In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-80. I would like to dedicate my donation to the memory of Beth, Sophie and Emily.” “Given the circumstances of the past 18 months and the impact of the pandemic, especially on the young, their work is particularly important right now. Ahead of them finishing their epic trek on Saturday, and inspired by Daniel Craig who backed them at the outset of their journey, I am matching his £10,000 to support their excellent fundraising efforts. She said: “Three completely brilliant dads, doing a completely brilliant thing, to benefit so many. Kidman said she was “profoundly moved” by the fathers after hearing about their story on BBC Breakfast News. Their original fundraising target was £3,000 each, but their mission attracted huge interest from the public and celebrities including Kidman, Craig and former Manchester United star Lou Macari, who each donated about £10,000. ![]() The chief executive of Papyrus, Ged Flynn, said the three fathers were “lifesavers” who had “shattered stigma”. He said he hoped they had helped raise money and awareness of the help available to people who are thinking about suicide.Īfterwards the fathers reportedly went to the village pub together. Palmer said the experience had been “overwhelming”. ![]() “We have always got a hole in our lives that are our girls, but it has been fantastic to share some time with a lot of people and help some people along the way.” He told the BBC: “We have been talking about our girls all day every day so it’s like they are travelling with us all the time. Owen said they had received incredible support and kindness during their 15-day journey and had met “hundreds” of people affected by suicide.Īs he crossed the finishing line, Airey said it had been a “very pleasant stroll”. Palmer’s daughter Beth, 17, and Owen’s daughter Emily, 18, killed themselves in March 2020. The three men’s daughters died within three years of one other.Īirey’s daughter Sophie, 29, took her own life just before Christmas in 2018. We are so proud of these wonderful □□□ /KENZCjMT圓- PAPYRUS October 23, 2021 And they've finished!! 300 miles in 15 day.
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