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Race Across the World winner Kush Burman becomes ambassador for suicide support charity
Overview
Kush Burman, winner of the BBC's Race Across the World, has become an ambassador for Alfie's Squad, a Liverpool-based charity supporting children and young people affected by suicide. Burman lost his stepdad, Matt, to suicide during the coronavirus lockdown in 2020 when he was 14 years old. He is now supporting the charity's 'Race for a Reason' event, which aims to raise money and awareness so the organisation can help more families.
Key points
- Kush Burman won the BBC's Race Across the World and is using his platform to support Alfie's Squad.
- Burman's stepdad took his own life in 2020 during the coronavirus lockdown when Burman was 14.
- Alfie's Squad is a Liverpool-based charity providing weekly support groups for children and young people bereaved by suicide.
- The charity was founded by Alfie, who lost his father to suicide when he was eight years old.
- The 'Race for a Reason' event involves thirty teams travelling 650 miles across the UK over three days to raise funds and awareness for the charity.
- Former Liverpool goalkeeper and charity patron Chris Kirkland, who has previously experienced mental health struggles, is participating in the race with Alfie.