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The Maddy Cusack Foundation take pride in partnering with the @batonofhopederbyshire.

To read the full Press Release from MC8 click here.

To find out about the great work MC8 do with young people and girls in grassroots football please visit their Facebook The Maddy Cusack Foundation.

The Baton of Hope is coming to Derby/Derbyshire on 13th September 2025, carried by those bereaved and affected by suicide. Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50 and is increasingly impacting young people, with over 17 lives lost every day in the UK.

To support this vital cause, the Baton of Hope Committee is leading a sponsored walk around the Edale Skyline, covering a staggering 30km over 10 hours. This challenge will help raise much-needed funds to host the UK’s largest suicide prevention initiative.

New Partnership with Derby County FC and Derby County Community Trust

We are delighted to announce our partnership with Derby County FC and Derby County Community Trust in support of mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

To mark this partnership, we will be present at Derby County FC vs Oxford United FC on Tuesday, 11th February, from 6:30pm to kick off. This is also to make connection to the launch of the clubs Let’s Chat benches. This is in connection with Derbyshire mental Health and Suicide Prevention Teams Let’s Chat Derbyshire Campaign. You can find more information about this and a map of Let’s Chat benches here.

We would love fans to stop by, have a chat, and learn more about the Baton of Hope and tour.

A huge thank you to Derby County FC and Derby County Community Trust for their commitment to this vital cause and for being a key stop on the Baton of Hope tour.

To read the full press release from the club click here.