Hunslet Hawk’s 5th round Ladbrokes Challenge Cup tie against Salford Red Devils on Sunday 17th April will see the Club supporting Leeds Samaritans during the Samaritans 50th year celebrations and awareness raising events.
The team will be warming-up in Samaritans “Talk to Us” shirts, and volunteers from Leeds Samaritans will be present throughout the game, engaging with fans and furthering our message that Samaritans are there for anyone, anytime.
Hawks Chairman Neil Hampshire said “When the Samaritans approached the Hawks to ask if we could help celebrate the 50th anniversary of their local branch in Leeds we were only too pleased to agree.”
“The Samaritans provide a potentially life-saving service in the communities of South Leeds and so we are only too happy to be able to do whatever we can to help.”
“We hope that by having a presence at our high profile Cup game against the Salford Red Devils we will help to raise awareness of the great work of the Samaritans.”
Leeds Samaritans volunteer, and Regional Marketing Officer for Yorkshire & Humberside, Bob Howe says “It is so important to get our message across, especially to the highest risk group of people for suicide – men aged 35-50 – that Samaritans are there for anyone, whatever life has thrown at them; whatever they have done; however they might be feeling, just pick up the phone and Talk to Us.”
“Nobody should ever feel stigma or weakness at calling; it’s anonymous, it’s confidential and now it’s free – 116 123, or if people feel more comfortable with writing things down, they can text us on 07725 90 90 90 or email us at jo@samaritans.org”
Samaritans relies almost entirely on donations to run its 201 branches and train more than 21,000 dedicated volunteers, without whom it could not operate its life-saving services for those who need them most. If you would like to support Samaritans by making a donation, or perhaps wish to find out more about becoming a Samaritan volunteer, you can find out how you can help at:www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-leeds
