Rooks boss puts on his running shoes- for The Samaritans

Lewes boss Craig Nelson will be hitting the road this month- to run sixty miles in aid of The Samaritans, and in memory of his friend Gareth, who was lost to suicide last year.

Craig explains:

'Losing someone to suicide leaves a hole in so many people’s lives. His wife, his children, his family, his friends and an entire community who loved him. I know that’s something Gareth would never have wanted.

And that’s what makes it so heartbreaking. Someone who brought so much happiness to others was clearly carrying something that many of us couldn’t see.

So this November, I’ll be running 60 miles in Gareth’s memory, raising money for Samaritans and awareness of suicide prevention.

The challenge represents the 60 men reported to lose their lives to suicide every hour worldwide.

Every mile will be for Gareth, his family and every person who has lost someone, or is silently fighting a battle that the rest of us know nothing about.

If you can donate, no matter how small, I’d be incredibly grateful. And if you can’t, simply sharing this message or checking in on someone could make more of a difference than you realise.'

We'd like to wish Craig every success in his endeavours. If you'd like to donate- and why wouldn't you- please head HERE. 
 

If you need help, The Samaritans are available twenty four hours a day, every day of the year. Call them on 116123 for FREE, or visit their website- here. 

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