Before the crack of dawn, hundreds will meet to help fight suicide

Melanie Whelan
Updated September 8 2019 - 2:56pm, first published September 6 2019 - 8:00am
HOPE: Leading Senior Constable Des Hudson lights a path through the gardens each year for people to reflect, find support and look to hope in suicide prevention.
HOPE: Leading Senior Constable Des Hudson lights a path through the gardens each year for people to reflect, find support and look to hope in suicide prevention.

LEADING Senior Constable Des Hudson was on a shift in the police call centre when a woman rang, alone but reaching out. She wanted to end her life.

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Melanie Whelan

Melanie Whelan

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