AN event in Skipton to raise awareness of male suicide was a huge success.

The five-a-side football tournament and family fun day was well attended.

And it raised £700 for the charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), which strives to combat male suicide – the biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK.

Amy Short staged the event on the first anniversary of the death of her uncle, Francis Franey.

There was also a collection bucket, which raised £300 for Mr Franey’s young son.

“I’ve heard nothing but positive feedback about the day,” said Amy.

“The venue told me there were a lot of people coming in and raving about it.

“I feel extremely proud and honoured.”

The football tournament took place on the all-weather pitch at Sandylands sports centre.

It involved teams of both girls and boys and mixed.

The fun day also included food, live music, a bouncy castle, stalls and raffles.

Amy – from Keighley – said she would be continuing with the campaign, which she has named #InMemoryOfFrancis, to raise awareness and money to help prevent suicide.

CALM offers support to the bereaved and runs a free, confidential helpline and webchat. Visit thecalmzone.net.