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Glasgow Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Walk of Hope returning to Glasgow marking 10th anniversary
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. READ MORE: BBC's DIY SOS calls on Glaswegians to help change a family's life 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. READ MORE: St Enoch Centre staff raise funds for Street Soccer Scotland 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.
Daily Record
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Walk of Hope marks 10 years of Lanarkshire charity Chris's House helping people at crisis point
The annual event departs from the Glasgow Science Centre before dawn on Saturday, May 10 Chris's House will mark 10 years with its Walk of Hope next weekend when hundreds of people will gather to remember loved-ones lost to suicide. Chris's House (Centre for Help, Response and Intervention Surrounding Suicide) centre is situated in Belhaven Road, Wishaw. Founded by mum Anne Rowan in memory of her son Christopher, who died in 2011 at the age of 36, it is the first 24 hour, non-medical crisis centre in Scotland offering integrated support and has supported thousands of people over the years who have found themselves at crisis point and considered ending their lives. The Lanarkshire-based charity provides peer support, intervention and assistance to people who may be having suicidal thoughts. The annual Walk of Hope takes place in Glasgow, departing from the Science Centre. Participants sign up and receive a bright yellow t-shirt to wear during the event. Family members and friends of those who have lost children, siblings, parents, and other relatives or friends to suicide will gather in the darkness from 4am on Saturday, May 10, before the bright yellow procession sets off across the River Clyde from the Glasgow Science Centre and along its embankments on a 5km circular route returning as dawn breaks. The walk signifies the journey back from darkness into light for those who are struggling with their thoughts when at crisis point. The Soundsational Choir will provide entertainment before the block of yellow makes its way along the banks of the River Clyde in the twilight. A second Walk of Hope will also take place simultaneously in Lothian leaving from Danderhall Miners' Club, EH22 1QU. Anne Rowan said: 'We never thought that when we were first handing t-shirts out of the back of a van that we'd reach this point, having helped so many people during the last decade. 'I'd like to thank everyone who has supported us over the years. 'The Walk of Hope is a special celebration and I'd remind everyone coming along this year to bring a photograph of their loved ones with them.' Chris's House also has other events lined up later in the year including its annual fundraising ball and a charity zip slide. Over 140 people took part in the recent Glasgow Kiltwalk to raise vital funds for the organisation. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
01-05-2025
- General
A Walk of Hope to raise awareness and help end the stigma of infertility
The struggle to have a family can be lonely. New York's Walk of Hope was held to offer support to those suffering with infertility.
The Independent
05-02-2025
- Health
- The Independent
PM says he will ‘push forward' agenda of tackling suicide among young people
Sir Keir Starmer said more must be done to tackle suicide among young people, after a Conservative MP claimed progress on the issue had stalled. The Prime Minister said he would meet the 3 Dads Walking group, who have raised more than £1 million for a charity working to reduce suicide. Suicide is the biggest killer of people under 35, with the latest figures at their highest point since 1999 in England and Wales, according to the Office for National Statistics. In 2023, 6,069 people took their lives in the two countries, the statistics agency reported. Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions, Conservative MP Dr Neil Hudson (Epping Forest) said: 'Andy Airey, Tim Owen and Mike Palmer are the 3 Dads Walking. They each tragically lost their precious daughters Sophie, Emily and Beth to suicide, and they have campaigned tirelessly for suicide prevention to be included in the school curriculum in an age-appropriate way. 'We met with the previous prime minister in Downing Street and suicide prevention was added to the RSHE curriculum guidance for consultation last year. 'I know the Prime Minister has met the three dads and supports their campaign. But sadly progress has stalled. Please would the Prime Minister meet with me and the three dads so we can finally get this over the line, so we can ultimately save lives.' The 3 Dads Walking group have raised money by walking across the United Kingdom since 2021. In 2022 their 31-day walk took in Belfast, Edinburgh, Cardiff and London. Last year their 'Walk of Hope' went from Stirling in Scotland to Norwich. In opposition Labour pledged to reverse the rise in suicides, including giving special training to mental health professionals to support people who self-harm. Speaking in the Commons on Wednesday, Sir Keir said: 'I thank him for steadfastly raising this really important issue, particularly during children's mental health week. 'I have met the 3 Dads Walking, they're inspirational, their courage is extraordinary. As the father of young children I don't know how they're able to campaign in the way that they do. I'm not sure I would be able to do so. 'Of course I can assure him that I will meet them again, and I will push this agenda, this really important agenda, forward.'
