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By Mental Health Correspondent Lifeline volunteers recognised for outstanding commitment to emotional support and suicide prevention. Three dedicated Samaritans volunteers have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List, celebrating their exceptional contributions to supporting those in crisis and helping to save lives. Maggie Mehta, Kate Hamilton and Annette
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By Mental Health Correspondent Free cab rides for football fans with Three UK’s #TalkMoreThanFootball mental health initiative with Samaritans New research released this week revealed that two-thirds (64%) of football fans struggle with their mental health, with almost half (42%) turning to an unlikely source of support - taxi
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By Jill Dando News James Cooper has completed the remarkable feat of running a marathon every single day of 2024 for the suicide prevention charity Intrepid mental health advocate James Cooper, 37, has completed the remarkable feat of running a marathon every single day of 2024 for the suicide prevention
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By Jill Dando News Heritage sites, public buildings, and companies joined a national campaign to raise awareness of Samaritans in Ireland this Christmas. Samaritans Ireland's annual Longest Night appeal took place on Saturday, 21 December, the longest night of the year. The campaign reminds those struggling to cope
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By Jill Dando News Dog walkers across Ireland & Northern Ireland are walking 100km this October to raise funds for Samaritans. Samaritans' 'Walkies For Wellbeing' 2024 dog-walking challenge has kicked off with over 1,000 people taking part across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Supporters and their pooches
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By Jill Dando News An artist has received an award from the Prime Minister after she raised tens of thousands of pounds for charity. Sarah Graham raised funds for the Samaritans by inviting people to paint their own version of her camper van design, and receiving works from more than