Losing a father to suicide: Alfie's story
Alfie Fitzsimmons's world was torn apart when his dad Keith took his own life in 2017. Alfie is now 13, and a massive Everton fan. In 2019 he worked with Everton in the Community and helped to launch Alfie鈥檚 Squad, a fundraising initiative to support mental health provision for children, specifically those affected by bereavement.
Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide which some people may find upsetting.
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