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Willfest Marks Decade, Tackles Youth Mental Health
31 Aug
Summary
- Music festival marks 10 years honoring Will Garvey, who died by suicide.
- Proceeds support the Will Garvey Trust Foundation for youth mental health.
- The foundation's slogan is 'WTF', standing for 'Why Talking Fixes'.
A music festival in memory of Will Garvey, who died by suicide, is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Willfest 26, named after the University of Leeds student, aims to encourage young people to seek mental health support.
The festival, taking place on September 5 at Oakfield Farm in Stanley Common, supports the Will Garvey Trust Foundation. This charity was founded by Will's family to help teenagers and young adults experiencing mental health difficulties speak openly and find support.
His mother, Joanna, expressed her determination to prevent other families from suffering the same grief they endured. The foundation's slogan, 'WTF', powerfully conveys its message: 'Why Talking Fixes'. The family began hosting memorial concerts after Will's passing, which evolved into the current festival.
