Out Of The Blue Fundraising

Join Willow Tree Children’s Support for a free festive sing along this Wednesday 6th December, 7pm to 8.30pm. There will be a tombola and any donations would be gratefully received. 💙

Those local to Battle, East Sussex please come and support this fantastic local charity - Willow Tree Children’s Support - supporting children and young people impacted by illness and bereavement 💚 If you are able to donate a tombola prize please dm us

What a great day for our walk! 15 of us set off from Beachy Head to the De Le Warr Pavilion. A massive thank you to all who took part and to Tristan, Ella, Lily and Annie for helping to make this happen 💙 We raised awareness and had a number of conversations along the way with the public. One conversation can save a life. We have raised £480, so a huge thank you to those who have donated - every penny makes a big difference. 💙
https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/1204/out-of-the-blue/

https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/1204/out-of-the-blue

Tomorrow we will be walking from Beachy Head (where Will lost his life) to the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. We will remember those we have loved and lost to su***de and think of those who have survived. There is no easy conversation around su***de but we hope to raise awareness as we walk and hopefully some money to support the charities who work so hard to help those who are despondent. If you feel able, we would be grateful for any donations to support those who work tirelessly to save lives and prevent further su***des. To those who have already donated, we are truly grateful 🙏💙 Anyone is still welcome to join us. 💙

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Please come and join us for the Lost Hours Walk on Sunday 22nd October - 10am meet at the Beachy Head pub. We will be raising awareness around su***de and hopefully some funds - so please donate if you can or if you are walking maybe do as a sponsored walk 💙
https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/1204/out-of-the-blue or use the QR code below in comments 💙

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Today is World Mental Health Day. 18 people a day die by su***de in the UK. We need to break the silence and stigma around mental health. Reach out to those who are suffering. A conversation can save a life. 💙 ***deprevention . images

Come and join us for the Lost Hours Walk on 22nd October - 10am meet at Beachy Head 💙 ***deprevention

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. We remember all those we have loved and lost. 💔Yesterday some of our family attended the beautiful, powerful and heartbreaking service for those affected by su***de in London. There were far too many people at the service, all with one thing in common, su***de. All heartbroken. Those who spoke were truly inspirational and so brave. There are no words to convey the pain and devastation caused by su***de. If you do one thing today, please have a conversation around su***de and check on those around you. You may save someone’s life. 125 people die by su***de every day in the UK. We need to continue the conversation and break the stigma. We need to save lives. Be part of that 💙 ***depreventionday ***deprevention ***de ***deloss

If anyone would like to talk part in this fantastic event hosted by RunningSpace, follow the link below. Together we can raise awareness and stand against su***de. 💙

From RunningSpace - World Su***de Prevention Day 2023 is on Sunday 10th September and RunningSpace are hosting a 24 hour, Midnight to Midnight relay run to raise awareness and to take a stand against su***de. For the third consecutive year, starting at Midnight on Saturday 9th September, there will be groups going out on the hour, every hour around a 5km route around Sidley. This can be walked or run and will take roughly an hour to complete if walking.
To sign up, go to link in comments or here: https://forms.gle/sMdi4Nn5aQsydVVi7
In the UK, one person dies by su***de every two hours with it remaining as the biggest cause of death for men under 45 and with rising rates within young people. For every person who dies by su***de, an estimated 134 are affected, from family and friends to community and colleagues, as well as front line services.
Last year, we had 62 people join in, running over 300 miles collectively and 684,000 steps! We want to continue to grow this event as a su***de prevention awareness event,
reaching out to those who have been affected by su***de and also voluntary organisation and statutory services.
Join us as we aim to champion life and beat su***de in our community.
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Thank you to Joolz and the team who played in a walking netball tournament at Brighton University. All teams had to represent a team from the World Cup - they went as Fiji, known as the Pearls. Thank you for raising awareness and a fantastic £80 for Out Of The Blue 💙 ***deprevention

We would like to say a big thank you to the sponsors of our Out Of The Blue run - our main sponsor Bartletts Seat, Pass&Move, Farrago, Talent&Career, Ian Wooler decorator and Home Improvements, Sussex Beds and Battle Building Company - your generosity will enable us to donate a lot more to our charities 💙 A huge thank you to all of those who came along and ran and those who supported - it was a fantastic evening. Also so grateful to Ashburnham Place and all the volunteers and marshals - without you we couldn't run this event and to the charities who attended 💙 We raised a fantastic £4854.35 💙

Thank you all for joining us at the Out Of The Blue run last Thursday night - the runners and supporters were brilliant. It was a fantastic evening. A big thank you to my Mum and Robin for all your help prior to the run and on the night, to Nice Work and all those involved in marshalling, handing out water and medals - we are truly grateful. Thank you to our sponsors - you have enabled us to raise even more for our charities. Also huge thanks to Stacey and Denise for your much needed massages! A big thank you to all the charities and organisations who came to the event, providing information and valuable knowledge around mental health and bereavement - if one person was helped in any way, we have achieved what we set out to do. Please do not suffer in silence, as you can see the help is there. If anyone needs further information, please pop us a message and we will signpost you to the relevant people. 💙

Father’s Day is nearly here and can be so hard for a bereaved child. Here is some information you may find useful if you are caring for a child who has been bereaved. 💙

How young people cope with Father’s Day after their dad has died Young people whose dad has died share what they like to do on Father's Day and their advice to other bereaved young people.

This evening we as a family will be running in memory of Will - 10 years ago our world was shattered and changed forever 😢💔 The trauma will live with us always but out of our tragedy came Out Of The Blue - the run will help raise money for our four charities, raise awareness and hopefully prevent other families losing a loved one to su***de. If you are suffering with your mental health, or know someone who is, or you have a child or young person who needs help, speak with one of the organisations attending this evening - Health In Mind, Samaritans, Papyrus, CALM, Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team. If you have suffered a bereavement Winston's Wish and Dragonflies@FSN will be on hand to provide information 💙 You can still sign up on the evening to run/walk the 5k or 10k and the children's race 💙

Those who have asked for our giving page - here is the link https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/1204/out-of-the-blue/ We thank you all for your kindness and support 💙


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Still time to book your place or sign up on the day - walkers welcome too!💙 https://www.nice-work.org.uk/e/out-of-the-blue-battle-10k-and-5k-9421
Race numbers to be collected tomorrow evening at the race HQ.

If you would like to purchase hoodies or tops please bring CASH! There will be a burgers/hot dogs and drinks, you will also need CASH for this!

I am afraid dogs are not allowed at Ashburnham Place, so please leave them at home!

We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow evening. 💙

FREE sports massage and spinal screens at our Out Of The Blue run this Thursday 💙 Still time to sign up https://www.nice-work.org.uk/e/out-of-the-blue-battle-10k-and-5k-9421

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5 days to go! We hope to see you at our run this Thursday (15th June). 10k, 5k and children’s dash. There will be a bbq and refreshments available. If you have not signed up yet, please do so today! 💙

https://www.nice-work.org.uk/e/out-of-the-blue-battle-10k-and-5k-9421

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10 days to go! We hope to see you at our run on 15th June. 10k, 5k and children’s dash. If you are not running, come along and talk to the charities who will be there with information around mental health and well being and support for bereaved families. Sign up to book your place https://www.nice-work.org.uk/e/out-of-the-blue-battle-10k-and-5k-9421 ***deprevention

We have set up a new fundraising page for all those who have asked and those who would like to donate. Thank you to those who have donated towards our upcoming run (15th June) in the last couple of days. If you want to hold an event or are fundraising for Out Of The Blue, please feel free to use this giving page.💙

Out Of The Blue - GiveWheel Out Of The Blue is a fundraising body established in memory of Will Beckett who took his own life at Beachy Head in January 2013, at the age of 42. This tragedy came as an incredible shock for our family and friends – it came simply ‘Out Of The Blue’.

Just over two weeks to go until our Out Of The Blue run - Thursday 15th June at Ashburnham Place. Please share and invite your friends and family to this a great event and help raise money for our four charities. Time to sign up to book your place 💙 https://www.nice-work.org.uk/e/out-of-the-blue-battle-10k-and-5k-9421

Mental Health Awareness Week
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This year 15-21 May is focusing on helping to raise awareness about anxiety and share ways of managing feelings of anxiety.

We would like to say a big thank you to Macel Champion for raising a fantastic £220 at the Hastings Half Marathon and to Battle Abbey School for a fantastic £500 raised at a recent event. We are very grateful to you all. 💙

OUT OF THE BLUE RUN - THURSDAY 15TH JUNE 2023

We are so grateful to all our sponsors for their generosity, this enables more money to go to our four incredible charities. A big thank you to our main sponsor Bartletts Seat, Talent & Career, Farrago, Pass+Move, Ian Wooler Professional Decorator and Home Improvements, Sussex Beds and Battle Building Company 💙
Please invite your family, friends and colleagues and sign up to make this a great success 💙

https://www.nice-work.org.uk/e/out-of-the-blue-battle-10k-and-5k-9421

We are very grateful to Bartletts Seat, Pass+Move Football Coaching, Talent & Career, Ian Wooler Professional Decorator and Home Improvements, Farrago and Battle Building Company for sponsoring our run this year, to be held on Thursday 15th June at Ashburnham Place. We have space for one more sponsor, so if you would like to be part of this great event, please dm us! To book your place on the run https://www.nice-work.org.uk/races/out-of-the-blue-battle-10k-5k

Thinking of all those bereaved little people on Mothers Day. For all those who have lost their precious Mums, Winston's Wish have a few ideas that may help them remember and make their day a little easier. 💔❤️

https://www.winstonswish.org/how-to-cope-with-mothers-day-after-your-mum-has-died

https://www.winstonswish.org/remember-mum-on-mothers-day/

How to cope with Mother's Day after your mum has died Young people whose mum has died share what they like to do on Mother's Day and their advice to other bereaved young people.