03/09/2026
September is an important month for us, as it's Su***de Prevention Month. 💙
Men are notorious for smiling through pain, making jokes and simply saying “Yeah good mate, you?”, but there can be a battle that isn't discussed or seen.
Around 20 people a day die by su***de in the UK. Men are around 3x more likely to take their own lives, and su***de remains the leading cause of death for men under 50. All of who are friends, brothers, dads, partners and team mates.
Football is a strange sport. It brings a wide range of emotions, when you're playing, or watching the team you support. But for us at The Football Sanctuary, it gives us an escape from the pressures of everyday life. A place to switch off, have fun, remove the stress and almost be a kid again, kicking the ball around with your mates.
Over time, we’ve built something that feels more like a family than a football team. A community that looks out for each other.
So check in on your mates — especially the ones who always seem ok. Ask twice. Listen. You don't need the answers to the questions, or to solve the problem, but a problem shared is a problem halved.
And if you’re struggling, please don’t convince yourself that you have to deal with it alone.
Speak up. Talk to someone.
Su***de is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
No one should struggle alone. 💙
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