Farmer hopes to trek to Machu Picchu in memory of her son

Andy and Lynda Eadon have raised over £250,000 for mental health charities after their son, Len, took his own life in 2022. Lynda hopes to trek to the ancient Inca city ruin of Machu Picchu in Peru next year

Chris Brayford
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Lynda Eadon said: "Since losing our son, we have been working to raise awareness of all mental health issues in the rural community and to try to reduce the stigma that surrounds suicide. I know that Len will be on my shoulder every step of the way."
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Lynda Eadon said: "Since losing our son, we have been working to raise awareness of all mental health issues in the rural community and to try to reduce the stigma that surrounds suicide. I know that Len will be on my shoulder every step of the way."

A farmer who has raised thousands of pounds for rural mental health charities has announced plans of an exciting new fundraiser to keep her son's memory alive. Warwickshire farmers Lynda and Andy Eadon...

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