Mary Saint

Robbo's Memorial Walk

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Robbo's Memorial Walk: 21 May 2022

A beloved son, a brother to Keith and a ‘special brother’ friend and relative to many others in every sense.
On 19 May 2013 I received the devastating news that not only changed my life on that day but I was also aware that the world as I knew it would never be the same again.
Ian had taken his own life.
Those who knew Ian would describe him as “inspirational, charismatic, determined, a great friend and confidante, a role model, a great laugh, fun to be around, an amazing presence, someone who would light up a room. ”
I could go on.
Ian was also a consummate professional and an accomplished athlete who was an amazing support to others.
He has been described as a ‘legend’ – a legend is someone who leaves an unforgettable impression on others. They touch lives, they are remembered and they are cherished.
This is a proud mam writing this – what a wonderful legacy of himself he left behind which will live on forever.
So on the 21 May 2022 just over 9 years since Ian’s death it will be so fitting to hold our 26 mile Northumberland Coastal Challenge memorial walk in his name. I know he would be so proud that this event is taking place and it is a privilege to preserve his memory in such a positive way.
For me the objective of this walk will be to raise funds in Ian’s memory for COMBAT STRESS a charity that is providing life changing and lifesaving support for veterans from all services and conflicts with presenting problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression as well as providing somewhere to turn to in the darkest hour.
The statistics of suicide are alarming. In 2019 on average there were 18 registered deaths by suicide per day in England and Wales alone – suicide is the single biggest killer of men aged 45 years and under in this country. Deeply disturbing figures.
I believe it is vital that the enormity and scale of these figures is acknowledged to enable awareness to be raised.
If our walk raises enough cash to enable resources to be put in place to help even just one person what a difference we will make together.

 These are not just statistics that happen to someone else these are the realities that people are faced with every day - it is heart-breaking.......I know I live with it every day.
The reality is suicide does not end the chance of life becoming worse; it eliminates the chance of it ever becoming better.
Ian left home (Northumberland) at 17 years of age to join the armed forces. When he returned to Northumberland he frequently visited the ‘coast’ he loved to run on the beaches and had a particular fondness for Bamburgh, therefore this walk will be an apt tribute to his memory and his love for the place.
As a proud mam I want to thank you all for raising money for such a worthy cause in Ian’s memory.

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Words from Ian’s mam Mary

A beloved son, a brother to Keith and a ‘special brother’ friend and relative to many others in every sense.

On 19 May 2013 I received the devastating news that not only changed my life on that day but I was also aware that the world as I knew it would never be the same again.

Ian had taken his own life.

Those who knew Ian would describe him as “inspirational, charismatic, determined, a great friend and confidante, a role model, a great laugh, fun to be around, an amazing presence, someone who would light up a room. ”

I could go on.

Ian was also a consummate professional and an accomplished athlete who was an amazing support to others.

He has been described as a ‘legend’ – a legend is someone who leaves an unforgettable impression on others. They touch lives, they are remembered and they are cherished.

This is a proud mam writing this – what a wonderful legacy of himself he left behind which will live on forever.

So on the 21 May 2022 just over 9 years since Ian’s death it will be so fitting to hold our 26 mile Northumberland Coastal Challenge memorial walk in his name. I know he would be so proud that this event is taking place and it is a privilege to preserve his memory in such a positive way.

For me the objective of this walk will be to raise funds in Ian’s memory for COMBAT STRESS a charity that is providing life changing and lifesaving support for veterans from all services and conflicts with presenting problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression as well as providing somewhere to turn to in the darkest hour.

The statistics of suicide are alarming. In 2019 on average there were 18 registered deaths by suicide per day in England and Wales alone – suicide is the single biggest killer of men aged 45 years and under in this country. Deeply disturbing figures.

I believe it is vital that the enormity and scale of these figures is acknowledged to enable awareness to be raised.

If our walk raises enough cash to enable resources to be put in place to help even just one person what a difference we will make together.

These are not just statistics that happen to someone else these are the realities that people are faced with every day - it is heart-breaking

I know I live with it every day.

Thank you to my Sponsors

£78

Graeme Caisley

Good luck - this donation is in exchange for Baz not whinging about his ‘poor little toes’ for the entire walk

£53

Alan Stephenson

£52

Andrew, Brandy & Orla

Hope Baz doesn’t slow you down

£50

Doris Caisley

Good luck Mary. I hope everything goes to plan ! xx

£50

Janine Dickinson

Yo bitch! You only get this donation if Barry completes the walk….we want proof!! Love Janine & Scott xxx

£31.80

Helen

Good luck everyone x

£27.56

David Gleghorn

Well done in advance Mary, brilliant work, you are an inspiration

£26.50

Toni Ross

What a wonderful way to preserve Ian's memory. He would be so proud of how you keep going, you're a legend Mary!! Xxx

£26.50

Paula Barlow

Can’t even begin to find the words 😢

£26.50

Katie Watson

You are a legend Mary x

£26.50

Libby Wells

Proud of you Mary, and Your boy will be watching over You I’m sure. 🥰 Good luck . xxxx

£26.50

Darren Tucker

Good luck Mary, this is a cause dear to my heart as I nearly lost my brother to PTSD.

£26.50

John Shawcross

Good luck Mary x

£26.50

Alex Logan

Good luck Mary.

£26.50

Michael Anderson

Good luck.

£26.50

Michael Grant

£25

Nidge

Good luck x

£25

Alan Hart

Good luck

£25

Claire Baxter

You truly are wonderful and you are a ‘legend’. Privilege to know you! X

£25

Mary Saint

Proud mam to be raising funds in Ian’s memory, and privileged to taking part in the challenge x

£25

Barry Caisley

I'll be there with you step by step !

£25

Mark Oscroft

Good luck Mary x

£25

Al Bolingbroke

Well done Mary, and good luck x

£25

Pippa Bowler

X

£21.20

Philly Blackett

£21.20

Sue Barber

Good Luck Mary not that you need it. Proud of what you are doing cc

£20

Val Heywood

Go Mary , know your going smash this, ! For a great cause ❤️Xx

£20

Anne Woods

Amazing cause Mary 💕. Good luck, I've no doubt you will smash it 💕 xx

£20

Lynette Green

Well done Mary

£15.90

Anthea Young

£14.14

Customers Of The Red Lion Inn Alnmouth

We’ll done team!

£10.60

Sarah Charlton

Good luck with your walk Mary! Take care x

£10.60

June

Sending love

£10.60

Catherine Randell

Well done!

£10.60

Ami Wootton

Good luck, plenty of fluids & good socks

£10.60

Derek Saint

Good luck 👍

£10.60

Karen Saint

Good luck Mary x

£10.60

Dave Sanderson

Well done Mary take care

£10.60

Suzy Robertson

Go Mary, you are a true inspiration.

£10.60

Stephen Hartley

Good luck Mary x

£10.60

Isabel Walters

Good luck Mary

£10.60

Anthony Seghini

Good luck Mary!

£10.60

Tracey Thompson

Good luck Mary very worthy cause ,Ian has one strong minded mama to be proud of xx

£10.60

Gary Horwood

Good luck.

£10.60

Ashley Dawson

£10.60

Philip Hogg

Good luck Mary 👍x

£10

Kerry Cafferty

My amazing colleague Mary. You are a true inspiration and thought of so dearly by a number of people- especially me. Keep up all your great walks and adventures lots of love xx

£10

Ann Glenton

Well done Mary lots of love and best wishes

£10

Judith And Alison

Good luck Mary from Judith and Alison x

£10

Rachel Bell

Well done Mary xx

£10

Lizzie Jerdan

Well done Mary x

£10

John

Good luck Mary Jx ❤️

£5.30

Demi Patterson

💗

£5

Danielle Bibby

Good luck Mary x