Hi Gavin,
You don't know me but I have heard of you from several friends and colleagues. The story they told me was heartbreaking but your courage, selflessness and resolve are inspirational. Last week, a mutual friend of ours, John Corr, told me that you had set up R U OK day and suggested I get in contact with you. My brother committed suicide last November aged 30. He had battled mental illness for at least 15 years and this took a terrible toll on my mother and father, who put their lives on hold to care for him. For the most part this was a thankless task and we spent much of our time in fear for our own safety and his. His suicide marked the end of a long, hard chapter for both he and us. Hopefully he is at peace now.
R U OK? is a cracking initiative and one which obviously strikes a chord with me personally. I will spread the word amongst family and friends and firmly believe what you have done will live on and make a difference.
I applaud and thank you for what you have done and sincerely wish you and your family peace and happiness.
Best wishes,
Phil
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