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West Ham fan sets up suicide prevention initiative

Alice Hendy set up R;pple Suicide Prevention after losing her brother, writes Neandra Etienne

Alice Hendy of R;pple Suicide Prevention with Hammerhead
Alice Hendy of R;pple Suicide Prevention with Hammerhead
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Lifelong West Ham United fan Alice Hendy set up R;pple Suicide Prevention after she lost her brother, Josh to suicide in November 2020. 

R;pple Suicide Prevention offers extra help and support to anyone seeking out harmful content online by intercepting their searches and offering the individual hope, advice and links to a selection of mental health resources. 

West Ham United Foundation in partnership with R;pple hosted a charity tournament at Chadwell Heath in July to support mental health initiatives. 

www.whufc.com 


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