Walk of Hope returning to Glasgow marking 10th anniversary

Glasgow Times

06-05-2025

Chris's House, the Centre for Help, Response, and Intervention Surrounding Suicide, will host the event to remember loved ones lost to suicide.
The organisation, based in Wishaw, was established by Anne Rowan in memory of her son Christopher, who died at the age of 36 in 2011.
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The centre, the first of its kind in Scotland, offers 24-hour, non-medical crisis support, providing assistance to thousands who have found themselves at crisis point.
The annual Walk of Hope, scheduled for early Saturday, May 10, will see family members and friends of those who have died by suicide gather at 4am.
The procession begins at the Glasgow Science Centre and follows a 5km circular route along the River Clyde embankments, returning as dawn breaks.
The walk, symbolising the journey from darkness into light, is meant to provide solace and hope to those grappling with suicidal thoughts.
Before the procession, the Soundsational Choir will perform by the riverbank.
The event, which takes place at the same time worldwide, raises awareness about suicide prevention.
As part of the event, attendees can place a picture of a loved one in a memory tent.
Tickets for the walk can be purchased online, with a minimum three-day advance purchase required to ensure a T-shirt for the event.
Prices are set at £17 for adults, £14 for concessions, and free for under-12s.
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The walk not only serves as a memorial for those lost but also helps gather much-needed funds for the centre.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the event's website.
Chris's House has been a beacon of hope for many, offering support to those at their lowest point.
The Walk of Hope is a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is light.
The annual event brings together hundreds of people, all united in their journey from darkness into light, in memory of their loved ones and in the hope of preventing future tragedies.