The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), the UK charity uniting against suicide, has partnered with Irish band Fontaines D.C. to release a limited-edition T-shirt (printed by Isle of Wight’s Teemill), with all profits funding CALM’s life-saving services.
The shirt, launched earlier this week and available only until 15th September 2025, features the cover art from the band’s fourth studio album Romance on the front, and the lyric “It’s Amazing To Be Young”, from their 2024 single of the same name, on the back.
As sustainable as they are purposeful
Printed to order by Isle of Wight charity merch provider, Teemill, these organic cotton t-shirts are as sustainable as they are purposeful.
The design, created by @texas.ldn, is a part of CALM’s ‘Lifelines’ collection — a series of music-inspired apparel collaborations using inspiring lyrics as messages of hope for those struggling. The collection also features designs from bands Blossoms and Inhaler.
Young people losing their lives to suicide
CALM reported that 6,929 15 to 24-year-olds in the UK lost their lives to suicide in the last decade, with as many as two-fifths (39 per cent) of those aged 18 to 34 having experienced a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts over the past five years alone.
Gunning: We couldn’t be more grateful to all the artists involved
The CEO of CALM, Simon Gunning, said of the campaign,
“One word, one message, one line of a song that means so much to you, can make a world of difference.
“We couldn’t be more grateful to all the artists involved in ‘Lifelines’, for using their platforms in this way, showing just what a juggernaut of a power for good music can be.”
Price: This is just the beginning
Chris Price, Head of Music, BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra, and CALM Trustee, said,
“The power of a lyric to be a light at the end of the tunnel for someone who’s struggling can’t be overstated. ‘Lifelines’ is a fantastic initiative by CALM to bring that light to those who need it.
“This is just the beginning of what we hope will be a long and transformational partnership with the artist and songwriter community.”
The limited-edition Fontaines D.C. x CALM T-shirt is available now via CALM’s official shop.
News shared by Katie on behalf of Teemill. Ed
