Brian is cycling for Samaritans in his 70th year

I am 70 this year and I wanted to mark my "three score and ten" by raising awareness and much needed funding for The Samaritans. On June 10th I am setting out cycle from Land's End to John o' Groats in 14 days at an average of 70 miles a day entirely unsupported and entirely sel-funded.

 

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Samaritans, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

 

Samaritans' vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Every 90 minutes, someone in the UK or Ireland dies by suicide, and every six seconds, somebody contacts Samaritans for help.

 

Whatever you’re facing, a Samaritan will face it with you

“Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help.

We’re here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure.

Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, we’re taking action to prevent the crisis.

We give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. And we encourage, promote and celebrate those moments of connection between people that can save lives.

We offer listening and support to people and communities in times of need.

In prisons, schools, hospitals and on the rail network, Samaritans are working with people who are going through a difficult time and training others to do the same.

Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy, and Samaritans’ vision is that fewer people die by suicide.

That’s why we work tirelessly to reach more people and make suicide prevention a priority.”

Who we are the stats

During 2021, around 22,000 people volunteered their time for Samaritans.

Almost 20,000 trained listening volunteers responded to calls for help.

Around 2,500 volunteers supported the running of more than 200 branches and locations across the UK and Ireland.

Over 1,300 people in prison volunteered as trained Listeners.

Every 10 seconds, Samaritans respond to a call for help

In 2021 Samaritans volunteers spent over one million hours responding to calls for help

Suicidal feelings are expressed during 1 in 5 calls for help that involve emotional support

By the end of 2021, almost 80,000 people had signed up for Samaritans’ self-help app

Samaritans volunteers held over 1,500 outreach events and raised awareness at events with over half a million attendees

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