WhileMeghan MarkleandPrince Harryraise awareness forhumanitarian issues in Africa, the Duchess of Sussex’s mom,Doria Ragland, is shining a spotlight on a poignant cause stateside.
The Duchess of Sussex’s mother participated in the21st Annual Alive and Running 5k for Suicide Prevention runin Los Angeles on Sunday, victoriously raising her hands above her head after crossing the finish line. Doria, a yoga instructor and social worker, wore a peach T-shirt with running pants and bright pink sneakers with a sweatshirt tied around her waist during the run.
The eventraised over $475,000for the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center, exceeding their goal of $400,000.
Suicide prevention is also a topic that is close to Meghan and Harry’s hearts. The royal coupleshared a post on Instagramin observance of World Suicide Prevention Day last month, sharing a number of resources that can help those in need.
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“This World Suicide Prevention Day, we would like to spread the available support far and wide to ensure that no-one goes through a crisis alone,” they captioned a photo of a man and woman with their arms around each others’ backs. “Please use or share the below accounts today, or on any given day, to a friend, colleague or even a complete stranger, that may be suffering — because wherever you are, you are not alone.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex linked toPANDAS UK,The Trevor Project,Samaritans Charityand a number of other organizations with resources such as helplines to help anyone who is suffering.
A source told PEOPLE that having mom on hand for support through any first-time parenting nerves has been a big help for Meghan.
“Harry really gets on well with her too,” another insider said. “Any new mom wants her own mom around at this time, so it’s great.”
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Doria also appeared in a phototaken whenQueen Elizabethand Prince Philip first met their new great-grandson, and she attendedArchie’s christeningin July.
Archie, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.PA Wire/PA Images
Meghan, 38, andPrince Harry, 35, are currently on their royal tour of Africa, where 5-month-old Archie attended hisfirst-ever public engagement to meet Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Harry will spend Monday and Tuesday in Malawi before reuniting with his wife and son in South Africa to conclude their 10-day tour in Johannesburg, the country’s largest city.
source: people.com
