This is another story that has a sad beginning, with the loss of two young men, and two heartbroken fathers. They state that the reason they started this initiative "that the death of our sons should not be in vain."

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After losing their sons to mental health, Mike and Steve decided they wanted to create a movement that would be the biggest the UK had ever seen; and one that would hopefully bring awareness and help to the alarming number of people in the UK that take their own lives. 

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This movement would be to take the 'Baton of Hope' all around the UK. This baton can be seen on their website, and the aim for passing around this baton is to pass around the hope that it represents - the hope that we can help those who are struggling and make a change.

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On the 25th June, this baton will set off on its journey from Glasgow, making 12 stops in various cities before ending the trip in London.

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The pair have said: "We aim to impact the lives of thousands across the country with a simple message: Where there is HOPE, there is a real opportunity to save lives."