Beacon of Light supports mental wellbeing on Suicide Prevention Week
The Beacon will light up green on World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday 10 September as part of Suicide Prevention Week.
We are lighting up in support of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Day on September 1.
PCOS affects up to 20% of women and is one of the most underserved areas of health with 50-70% of women with PCOS going undiagnosed, untreated and unsupported.
PCOS is a serious genetic, hormone, metabolic and reproductive disorder that can lead to lifelong complications, psychosocial disorders, obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, endometrial cancer, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, maternal/fetal health complications and other serious and life-threatening conditions. PCOS is also the leading cause of female infertility and the most common endocrine (hormone) disorder in women.
World PCOS Day is an opportunity for those around the globe who are affected by polycystic ovary syndrome to come together in solidarity for PCOS Awareness.
The Beacon are joining landmarks around the world by lighting up and displaying teal-colored lights in support of the cause.
Last year 18 countries and over 200 locations participated in the event worldwide!
We are thrilled to be joining so many worldwide iconic landmarks including:
The Beacon will light up green on World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday 10 September as part of Suicide Prevention Week.
The Beacon of Light hosted a day full of family-friendly, geektastic fun at Sunderland’s Comic Con Mania on Sunday, 1 September.
The Beacon of Light has been a hive of activity this summer, from hosting Foundation of Light holiday courses to welcoming an Olympic champion, we look back at some of the highlights.