Emma Jones Walks with Purpose in the Baton of Hope Tameside Tour
On Friday 12th September 2025, Emma Jones, Funeral Director and owner of Perry Jones Funeral Services, proudly took part in the Baton of Hope Tameside Tour—a powerful national initiative dedicated to suicide prevention, awareness, and hope.
The day-long event saw over 50 individuals from all walks of life carry the symbolic baton through Tameside, stopping at key locations including the Anthony Seddon Centre, Stamford Park, Hartshead Pike, and Stalybridge Civic Hall. It was a day of reflection, courage, and community—a day when stories were shared, silence was broken, and hope was carried forward.
Purple Heart Wishes
Emma Jones is a dedicated volunteer and trustee for Purple Heart Wishes, a charity that grants special wishes to terminally ill adults aged 18 to 55. With a heart for helping others, Emma plays a vital role in guiding the charity’s mission and ensuring its operations align with its core purpose of bringing joy, comfort, and lasting memories to individuals facing terminal illness.
As a trustee, Emma helps oversee the charity’s strategic direction, ensuring that every wish is fulfilled with compassion, care, and respect. Through her involvement, she helps create meaningful experiences that allow recipients to live their final days with dignity and happiness, surrounded by the people and activities they love most.
Emma Jones volunteers for Purple Heart Wishes, dedicating her time to help raise funds that enable the charity to grant wishes. Through her efforts, she ensures that individuals have the opportunity to create lasting memories with their loved ones during a challenging time.
Ukraine Appeal
In response to the urgent need for humanitarian aid due to the war in Ukraine, three of us embarked on a journey to deliver essential supplies directly to the Ukrainian border. What started as a simple idea to help turned into a remarkable and emotional experience that brought our community together in an unprecedented way.