Omega is Walking to Make a Difference: Support Our 10K for Sunflowers Suicide Support

At Omega, we’re passionate about supporting our local community, and this summer, we’re walking for a cause close to all our hearts.

We’re proud to back Sunflowers Suicide Support, a Gloucestershire-based charity that provides life-saving help to those bereaved by suicide. On the 27th of June, the Omega team will be walking 10K as part of the ‘Chase the Sun’ event, raising funds to support those facing unimaginable loss.

🌻 Why Sunflowers?

Founded by those who have lived through the tragedy of suicide, Sunflowers ensures no one must face loss alone. From one-to-one support to bereavement counselling, peer groups, and creative healing workshops, they provide a vital lifeline for those navigating unimaginable grief.

In the past year alone:

• 474 people were supported, an 89.6% increase from the year before.
• 550 counselling sessions were delivered to reduce wait times for those in crisis.
• 104 people were trained in suicide intervention skills.
• Volunteers donated 9,776 hours, adding up to over £111,000 of time.
• 95% of service users now feel part of a caring and supportive community.

The reality:

• The UK recorded 7,055 suicide deaths in 2023—the highest rate since 1999.
• Suicide remains the leading cause of death in men under 50.
• People in deprived areas, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled and neurodivergent people face significantly higher risks.

Please help us make a real impact

If you’re able, donate today to make a real difference. Your support will help to fund urgent counselling, crisis response, and suicide prevention training that is changing and saving lives across Gloucestershire.

🔗 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/omegachasethesun

Your generosity could help change a life or even save one.