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Losing a father to suicide: Alfie's story

Alfie Fitzsimmons's world was torn apart when his dad Keith took his own life in 2017. Alfie is now 13, and a massive Everton fan. In 2019 he worked with Everton in the Community and helped to launch Alfie’s Squad, a fundraising initiative to support mental health provision for children, specifically those affected by bereavement.

Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide which some people may find upsetting.

If you’ve been affected by the topics discussed, you can find more information and support on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Action Line website: http://bbc.co.uk/actionline

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6 minutes