Looking Back · 10 September 2026
World Suicide Prevention Day 2026
Walking Together. Opening Conversations.
More than 55 people joined The Anthony Seddon Fund’s suicide awareness walk in Tameside. Together, we raised awareness, remembered loved ones and showed the importance of compassion, connection and community support.
Thank you to everyone who took part.
This event has now taken place. Photographs and further highlights will be added as they become available.
Tameside’s Awareness Walk · 10 September 2026
Walking Together for Suicide Prevention
More than 55 people came together to raise awareness of suicide prevention, remember loved ones and show the strength of community connection.
Over 55
People Walking Together
A visible show of solidarity with people affected by suicide and a reminder of the importance of listening, compassion and support.
Connecting Denton and Hyde
Our approximately three-mile awareness walk connected Tameside Wellness Centre in Denton with Hyde town centre.
Taking suicide prevention into our local streets helped make the message visible beyond the centre: conversations matter, and people deserve to feel heard and supported.
Thank You for Walking With Us
Thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the walk possible. Whether you walked in memory of someone, to support others or to raise awareness, your presence mattered.
About World Suicide Prevention Day
A Worldwide Movement
What Is World Suicide Prevention Day?
Held every year on 10 September, World Suicide Prevention Day brings people together to raise awareness, challenge stigma and encourage action to prevent suicide.
Every 10 September
Established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in collaboration with the World Health Organization, the day connects global awareness with national and local action.
Global Awareness, Local Connection
For TASFund, it is an opportunity to bring our community together, remember loved ones and encourage compassionate conversations about suicide prevention.
The 2024–2026 Theme: Changing the Narrative on Suicide
The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day from 2024 to 2026 was Changing the Narrative on Suicide.
It encouraged greater openness and understanding in place of stigma and silence. That message remains relevant beyond the awareness day: people should be able to talk about their experiences and seek support without judgement.
Why Yellow and Orange?
IASP introduced its yellow and orange suicide prevention awareness ribbon in 2016. The colours evoke candlelight and connect with the candle-lighting activities and vigils held to remember loved ones and show support.
Keeping the Conversation Going
Awareness does not have to end on 10 September. Making time to listen, learning about local support and challenging unhelpful assumptions are ways to keep compassion and understanding part of everyday life.
You do not have to find every answer yourself. Helping someone connect with appropriate support matters too.
A Tradition of Hope
Bringing Tameside Together Since 2014
World Suicide Prevention Day has been part of TASFund’s story since our first year. These photographs capture some of the moments when our community has gathered to remember loved ones, raise awareness and stand together.
2024
Candlelit Vigil
A shared moment of remembrance, with candlelight bringing people together to honour loved ones.
2023
Remembering Together
People from across Tameside joined us to reflect, connect and show support for those affected by suicide.
2019
Raising Awareness
Looking back at an earlier gathering dedicated to community connection and awareness of suicide prevention.
More than a decade of shared remembrance and community action; our commitment to compassion, connection and suicide prevention continues.
Support Throughout the Year
You Do Not Have to Face Things Alone
World Suicide Prevention Day is one day in the calendar; the need for compassion and support continues all year. If you are struggling, worried about someone else or unsure where to turn, our support pages can help you explore your next step.
Find Community Support
Explore TASFund’s peer support drop-in, groups, wellbeing activities and bereavement support. Discover opportunities to talk, connect and find understanding at your own pace.
Need Help More Urgently?
Our crisis-support page brings together options for urgent mental health support, whether you need help yourself or are concerned about someone else.
You do not need to have the right words or everything worked out before asking for support.