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There can be light after darkness - World Suicide Prevention Day

Sep 10, 2021 17:44
By Shannonside News
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There can be light after darkness - World Suicide Prevention Day

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.

Tonight the people of Tarmonbarry, Keenagh and the wider Longford area will watch Eddie Coffey and Johnny Rhatigan shave their heads and beards after 252 days, bringing the Beauty to Beast fundraiser to a close.

Eddie's wife, Liz Coffey who has lost two brothers to suicide shares her family's story with MaryClaire Grealy on Let's Talk.

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And, if you are affected by this story, you can call the Samaritans, freephone 116 123 or by email on [email protected].

You can donate to the Beauty to Beast fundraiser here: http://www.idonate.ie/beautytobeast

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