Team CALM are trailblazers, raising money for our services and the force that keeps us fighting against suicide. You take on the bold, the brave and the damn right bizarre to help us be there no matter what.
You go to extraordinary lengths, jumping out of planes, putting yourself through aches and pains, you run, walk, cycle and swim, game, gig and host spectacular shindigs - all to Campaign Against Living Miserably.
People do all sorts of things to champion CALM, but you don’t have to climb every mountain, or travel across the country on a pogo stick to be a supporter. From the weird, to the wonderful, whatever you choose to do, you’re keeping our helpline and webchat open.
Every penny you raise, helps us answer someone’s call for help. We really couldn’t do it without you. So here’s to you, our supporters.
Do it for the challenge. Do it for a loved one. Do it for the hell of it. Do it for CALM.
Whether you’re supporting in memory of a loved one, signposting your mates to our life-saving services, or have used them yourself and just want to shout about how valuable they are - the reason you choose to Campaign Against Living Miserably is personal.
"I lost my brother to suicide. We wanted to raise money for CALM because the webchat is so beneficial for people who don’t feel they can talk face-to-face or on the phone. We just wanted to hopefully prevent one other person from feeling like Harrison did."
"If raising awareness of CALM and mental health helps one person to reach out, then no matter what the outcome of the record attempt is, or the amount I raise, I will have won."
“The London Marathon was such a special experience, but I knew I wanted to do more for CALM. After my brother died there was very little that I had to remember him by, so to have this challenge wrapped in his memory, it’s been a way of keeping his memory alive.”
“I think we can all play a part in this movement. If it’s not a challenge, it’s being supportive, kind and generous - the simple things we can do for another person.”
If you’ve been inspired to do something to support us in being there for those who need us then head here for more.