September 2026 charity partner


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Our vision is that fewer people die by suicide

Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection.

Life can be wonderful. Samaritans volunteer in headset

Life can be wonderful

Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.

People calling for change with those who need to listen. People who’ve been there before, with those struggling now.

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Life can be tough
 

Thousands of volunteers from all walks of life are here every day and night. Listening without judgement.

We unite to raise awareness of people’s
experiences, create partnerships and campaign for suicide prevention.

Together, we make suicide prevention a priority and reach people before it’s too late.

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1 in 4 of us have had suicidal thoughts

We're here to support anyone in crisis.

Every hour. Every day. Every life. If you believe the power of human connection can prevent suicide, join us

help us prevent suicide today

Because tomorrow could be too late.

Thanks to you we can reach people when they need us most.

It costs £4,068 an hour to deliver Samaritans’ listening services and support across the UK and Ireland through our 20,000 trained listening volunteers

If you would like to contact Samaritans directly with any questions about the charity or their involvement in Run2Paris you can speak to the team.

Call: 0203 657 3452

Email: community&[email protected]

If you’re finding life tough call

Calls are free, day or night, 365 days a year.

 

Hugging runners at the Eiffel Tower during Run2Paris relay event in France.