They also came with the weight of their memories of their loved ones as around 250 people took part in Saturday’s Hopewalk, staged by the Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust. Life Matters founder Corinda Taylor. Life Matters founder Corinda Taylor urged marchers to say kind things to each other, to engage in conversation, and to be involved with their neighbours so everyone knew that they were not alone. Mrs Taylor founded Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust after her son, Ross, committed suicide in 2013. During a rally at the Octagon, a cheque for $4326 was presented to Life Matters by Tribal Nations Motorcycle Club, through their activities as Riders Against Teenage Suicide.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 25, 2018 15:56 UTC