Overview

• McCarthy became visibly emotional as he described a farewell letter from his son Ross, who died by suicide at 31 and asked his family to campaign for better support.
• He highlighted the Baton of Hope, a 20-stop UK suicide-prevention relay beginning in Blackpool and concluding in London on 10 October, with BBC Breakfast set to document its progress.
• The bereaved fathers behind the 3 Dads Walking campaign plan to reunite to share a lap with the baton to further raise awareness.
• McCarthy said a workplace suicide-prevention pledge offering support to companies of all sizes has gained momentum.
• BBC Breakfast presenters Rachel Burden and Roger Johnson hosted the segment and signposted viewers to support services such as Samaritans.