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Farming couple acknowledged by PM to mark suicide prevention day

Andy and Lynda Eadon have helped to raise over £150,000 to support rural communities with their mental health after the death of their son Len in 2022

Chris Brayford
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Andy and Lynda Eadon helped to establish 'Len's Light' - a national campaign to raise awareness of mental health in farming communities
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Andy and Lynda Eadon helped to establish 'Len's Light' - a national campaign to raise awareness of mental health in farming communities

A farming couple have been recognised by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for their efforts in raising awareness of suicide in agricultural communities. Andy and Lynda Eadon received the PM's daily points...

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