Prince William and Kate Launch Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Sport
William and Kate backed a toolkit that urges clubs and athletes to spot warning signs and start supportive conversations before crisis point.
- On Thursday, Prince William and Princess Catherine launched the 'On Your Side' suicide prevention toolkit at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, England, designed to help the sporting sector identify and respond to crisis signs.
- Designed for all sporting environments, the new guide equips athletes, coaches, and staff with practical skills to recognize warning signs and connect individuals with professional support before reaching crisis point.
- William, who wrote the toolkit's foreword, brought together leading figures including Harry Kane, Dame Kelly Holmes, and Alan Shearer to unite the sector behind this shared suicide prevention goal.
- Major organizations, including The Football Association, The Premier League, and British Cycling, committed to implementing the resource, while the royals honored former player Gary Speed's legacy by meeting his mother, Carol Speed.
- Encouraging everyone involved in sport, William urged making suicide prevention part of their "game plan" and emphasized starting "difficult conversations" to ensure those struggling know they are not alone.
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Prince William joined well-known British sports stars on Thursday to launch a campaign that aims to prevent suicide through sport. Called “On Your Side,” the campaign will help people in sport recognize signs that someone is struggling and offer support before they reach a crisis. Kensington Palace shared a video on William’s behalf, saying: “One conversation can change everything. The world of sport is coming together behind one shared goal: su…
Princess Kate appeared at the Everton Stadium in Liverpool on short notice alongside Prince William. The focus was on a new project for the prevention of suicide in sport. This performance was not planned...
According to the British media, Kate surprised with her participation in Williams' appointment: The event had originally been announced as a solo performance.
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