That this House applauds the outstanding efforts of the Three Dads Walking as they embark on an eight-day walking challenge to raise money for services dedicated to the prevention of young suicide; notes that on the eve of Father’s Day, Andy Airey from Cumbria, Mike Palmer from Ynys Môn, and Tim Owen from Norfolk began a 130-mile trek along the Ynys Môn Coastal Path; commends the three for walking in memory of their daughters Sophie Airey, Beth Palmer, and Emily Owen; further notes that the three are aiming to raise £30,000 for PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide, a charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people; highlights that the charity has warned of cuts to its HOPELINE247 service, which provides a vital helpline for children and young people in crisis; is deeply concerned that suicide is the biggest killer of those under 35 in the UK with around 200 teenagers take their own lives ever year; and praises Andy, Mike and Tim for advocating for suicide prevention measures and raising awareness over this important issue.
Signatories (27)
- Llinos Medi Sponsor
- Dr Neil Hudson
- Jim Shannon
- Ellie Chowns
- Christine Jardine
- Rachael Maskell
- Ann Davies
- Ben Lake
- Liz Saville Roberts
- Mr Gregory Campbell
- Mr Will Forster
- Tonia Antoniazzi
- Alex Easton
- Sarah Dyke
- Colum Eastwood
- Rachel Gilmour
- Graham Stringer
- Mohammad Yasin
- Jeremy Corbyn
- Ruth Jones
- Peter Prinsley
- John McDonnell
- Seamus Logan
- Brian Leishman
- Sir Julian Lewis
- Patricia Ferguson
- Adrian Ramsay