Champions' stories and pledges

'I know only too well the immense impact losing a loved one by suicide has.'

'I pledge to...keep banging the drum for an open culture and supportive environment to reduce stigma around mental health'

'I pledge to encourage men to talk about their mental health'

'It would be fantastic if we had thousands of Suicide Prevention Champions in our communities.'

'I reached out to a Suicide Prevention Champion after seeing it on his social media profile and he was brilliant.'

'I survived a suicide attempt and the training resonated with me.'

'All of us can have a positive impact on reducing the number of deaths by suicide each year.'

'It's a fantastic initiative and I've certainly learned a lot'

'I wanted to become a Champion because it's a subject that's affected by life from childhood until today.' 

'I want to help anyone but want to know I'm doing it properly'

'I wholeheartedly support this campaign & I'm excited about the potential impact we can collectively make'

'This is something very close to my heart and I want to combat the stigma around suicide for all'

'I wanted to try and turn my experience into something that might be able to help others'

'I pledge to be open to having those direct conversations with anyone I meet'

'I decided to be one of the many everyday people who could do something to be a guiding light'

'I’m driven to prevent others from enduring similar pain and loss'