草榴社区

Farmer hopes to trek to Machu Picchu in memory of her son

Andy and Lynda Eadon have raised over 拢250,000 for mental health charities after their son, Len, took his own life in 2022. Lynda hopes to trek to the ancient Inca city ruin of Machu Picchu in Peru next year

clock 鈥� 2 min read
Lynda Eadon said: "Since losing our son, we have been working to raise awareness of all mental health issues in the rural community and to try to reduce the stigma that surrounds suicide. I know that Len will be on my shoulder every step of the way."
Image:

Lynda Eadon said: "Since losing our son, we have been working to raise awareness of all mental health issues in the rural community and to try to reduce the stigma that surrounds suicide. I know that Len will be on my shoulder every step of the way."

A farmer who has raised thousands of pounds for rural mental health charities has announced plans of an exciting new fundraiser to keep her son's memory alive. Warwickshire farmers Lynda and Andy Eadon...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to 草榴社区 Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

 

BNG National Habitat Bank Creation & Unit

拢笔翱础

FARM LOANS & RE-MORTGAGES

拢笔翱础

Commercial Secured Bridging Loans for Business

拢笔翱础

More on Mental Health

草榴社区 Guardian survey reveals only 3% of farmers feel respected by Government post Budget
Mental Health

草榴社区 Guardian survey reveals only 3% of farmers feel respected by Government post Budget

In a special 草榴社区 Guardian survey to find out how the industry feels now compared to before the Autumn Budget, farmers also say their mental health has been drastically impacted and there are fears suicide rates could spiral

Olivia Midgley
clock 28 March 2025 鈥� 4 min read
Prince William plays leading role with Clarkson's Farm stars to highlight farming mental health
Mental Health

Prince William plays leading role with Clarkson's Farm stars to highlight farming mental health

Prince William is also set to star in Jeremy Clarkson's hit farming show in the future

Chris Brayford
clock 27 March 2025 鈥� 3 min read
Farmer hopes to trek to Machu Picchu in memory of her son
Mental Health

Farmer hopes to trek to Machu Picchu in memory of her son

Andy and Lynda Eadon have raised over 拢250,000 for mental health charities after their son, Len, took his own life in 2022. Lynda hopes to trek to the ancient Inca city ruin of Machu Picchu in Peru next year

Chris Brayford
clock 20 March 2025 鈥� 2 min read