Every Life Matters are encouraging people in Cumbria to join others across the world in lighting a candle at 8pm on 10 September - World Suicide Prevention Day 2022.
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The six candle lighting events across Cumbria are an opportunity to come together in solidarity with others who have lost family members, friends and colleagues to suicide, and those who want to show their support for people in our communities who are living with thoughts of suicide.
You can join us at:
+ Barrow Town Hall
+ Carlisle Cathedral
+ The Bird Cage Kendal
+ Maryport Memorial Gardens
+ St Andrews Penrith
+ St Nicholas Whitehaven
These are simple and informal events. There is no need to book, there will be no speeches, ceremony or pressure to speak to others.
Candles will be available if you can’t bring your own, and pictures of a lost loved one and/or messages of support are also welcomed.
People are encouraged to turn up anytime from 7:00pm onwards to light a candle, ready to share a minute of silence and reflection at 8pm.
Members of Every Life Matters will be on hand to welcome you, to talk too if needed, and to inform you about support available for those bereaved by suicide and those who are struggling with thoughts of suicide.
World Suicide Prevention Day is an annual reminder that there is an alternative to suicide, and it aims to inspire confidence and light in all of us, that our actions, no matter how big or small, may provide hope to those who are struggling.
Those who can’t make the events are encouraged to join others across the world and to light a candle in their window at 8pm.
