Winchester volunteer 330 miles walk to raise money

Kevin White, 64, a volunteer listener with Winchester Samaritans, started his walk in Plymouth on September 14 and reached Winchester on October 1.

During his journey, Mr White visited four other Samaritans branches, including Plymouth, Torquay, Weymouth, and Salisbury.

He started on Plymouth Hoe and followed the South West Coast Path to Poole, turning inland along the River Avon to Salisbury and then taking the Clarendon Way home to Winchester.

Mr White standing next to the Smeaton's Tower in Plymouth (Image: Samaritans)

Mr White started volunteering with the Samaritans after one of his daughter's closest friends took her own life at the age of 17.

He said: "Being there without judgement for those who are struggling to reach out, by offering the simple human act of listening, is one of the most powerful things I can give back to the world."

Many donors and businesses in the area have generously contributed to Winchester Samaritans.

These include Seafare, Kingsworthy Foundry, Winchester Coffee Roasters, Elliotts, JCM Glazing, Remedi Health, and Revolution Physiotherapy.

Mr White said that the simple human act of listening is one of the most powerful things he can give back to the world (Image: Samaritans)

To make a donation to Mr White’s walk, visit his JustGiving page.

Samaritans provide emotional support to people in distress or at risk of suicide through confidential helplines and services.

The volunteer listeners of the Samaritans are available to provide emotional support to anyone who needs it across the UK 24 hours a day, every day.

Over the last 70 years, its volunteers have answered more than 134 million calls for help.

The Samaritans can be reached by calling 116 123 (freephone), via email at jo@samaritans.org, or at www.samaritans.org.