Finding ‘Mike’: life-saving story to be screened at JW3
When Jonny Benjamin was diagnosed aged 20 with schizoaffective disorder, he lost all hope. In January 2008, he went to London’s Waterloo Bridge to end his life.
Yet the kind words of a stranger stopped him.
Six years later, the former JFS student started an online campaign to find the man he named ‘Mike’, to thank him for saving his life.
His heartfelt plea touched millions online, going viral all over the world and leading Jonny to appear on national TV and radio.
Within weeks, ‘Mike’ was found.
Now a mental-health campaigner, Jonny has produced a documentary that tells his heart-wrenching story of the loss and retrieval of hope.
The documentary Finding ‘Mike’ will be screened this Wednesday 23rd July at JW3, followed by a Q&A and drinks reception with Jonny and the production team.
Click here for more info and tickets at the JW3 website
Watch a clip about Jonny’s story below:
Keep community journalism free.
Jewish News is free for everyone. No paywall. No barriers. Just trusted journalism for anyone who wants to stay connected to Jewish life in Britain.
If you value that, please support us.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help keep our journalism free and accessible to all.
Every day, we report on the issues that matter to our community. We celebrate achievements, support charities, challenge antisemitism and ensure Jewish voices are heard more widely.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help us continue to:
- Report on the stories shaping Jewish life in the UK and beyond
- Bring our community together through shared stories, events and campaigns
- Celebrate the people, culture and moments that define our community
- Support organisations doing vital work across Jewish Britain
You can make a one-off donation or become a regular supporter. Every contribution helps keep our journalism free, independent and accessible to all.
If everyone who values Jewish News gave a small amount, it would make a real difference to our future.
