- Outfielder has been an advocate for mental health
- 29-year-old was determined to resume career after injury
Drew Robinson, who lost his right eye a year ago, completed a remarkable comeback on Tuesday night when he hit his first home run since his injury.
Robinson sustained the injury when he attempted to kill himself last year. His ensuing journey back to baseball was covered in detail in a story by ESPN earlier this year, and he has since become an advocate for mental health awareness.
Drew Robinson with his first home run of the season @Drewrobbb
Incredible.
(via @RiverCats) pic.twitter.com/bs7MOuHt1h
In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at www.befrienders.org.
