A lamb owned by 15-year-old Will Pedley, who died by suicide, sold for £8,400 in his memory to support youth mental health.

A prize-winning lamb belonging to 15-year-old William Pedley, who died on his family’s Cumbrian farm on August 28, was auctioned in his memory, raising £8,400 for Papyrus, a suicide prevention charity. Initially bought for £600, the lamb was resold multiple times at Hawes Auction Mart. The final buyer plans to sell it again next year as a shearling in Will’s name. The funds will support youth mental health initiatives. Will’s family, along with the farming community and the National Farmers Union, expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, with a tribute page raising over £21,000. The effort aims to honor Will’s memory and help others struggling with mental health.