Dunfermline Athletic Football Club Support Samaritans of Dunfermline
L-R Kyle Benedictus (Captain DAFC) Ged (Samaritans of Dunfermline) Eddie Martin (DAFC MH Ambassador) Barrie (Samaritans of Dunfermline) Chris Hamilton (Vice Captain DAFC)
Our joint statement in support of the Awareness day on Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at the SPFL Championship game V Ayr United FC.
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club is proud to be partnered with Samaritans of Dunfermline as the clubs main charity partner. Both organisations recognise the importance of the wellbeing of the local community, and we look forward to working closely together in fund-raising and awareness activities, such as today, that are designed to benefit both the aims of Samaritans of Dunfermline, and the continued success of the Pars, within the whole community.
Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 50 and of young people aged 16-24 in the UK, and as such Samaritans hope that their association with the Football Club encourages those who find it difficult to talk about their problems to contact them.
Samaritans of Dunfermline have served the local community for 60 years with emotional support for those in distress and despair. Together, we work to make suicide prevention a priority for everyone, help raise awareness of Samaritans, and how to support others who may be struggling and reduce the stigma around suicide.
National campaigns such as “Samaritans Awareness” and “Small Talk Saves Lives” encourages those who need to talk to call free, 116 123 or email [email protected], anytime day or night.
Our volunteer bucket collectors pictured with Dunfermline Athletic FC Chairman Jim Leishman MBE before our Awareness Event at the SPFL Championship match versus Ayr United on Tuesday 23rd September. The collection resulted in donations of £318.78, a fantastic result. Grateful thanks to fans of both teams and to our great band of enthusiastic collectors.