On the 23rd of March 2018 I became the proud mammy to Liam and Grace Doyle. Sadly Liam died just as he was born while Grace breathed on my chest for 31 minutes before joining her twin brother. It was then we were first introduced to the amazing charity Feileacain. We were given a memory box fille...
On the 23rd of March 2018 I became the proud mammy to Liam and Grace Doyle. Sadly Liam died just as he was born while Grace breathed on my chest for 31 minutes before joining her twin brother. It was then we were first introduced to the amazing charity Feileacain. We were given a memory box filled with items we needed for Liam and Grace. Beautiful hand knitted blankets and hats, 2 teddys (1 we buried with Liam and Grace and 1 we kept), lip balm, a memory card to take precious photos and information to help us over the next few days. Feileacain made it possible for us to spend every minute of Liam and Grace's short time here together as a family. They provided a cuddle cot so they could be beside us in the hospital and they brought a cuddle cot to our home so we could bring our beautiful babies home to meet their loving family. A wonderful lady from Feileacain also came to our home and made beautiful hand and foot prints of Liam and Grace which we will treasure forever. Feileacain have continued to support us through this tough time. They provide support meetings for bereaved parents and a telephone service. They are a huge support to me personally and all bereaved parents affected by stillbirth and neonatal death. They receive no state funding and rely on donations. Myself and Liam and Grace's two aunties are doing the mini marathon to try raise awareness and funds for this great charity. Any donation will be gratefully received and will help them continue this wonderful work. Thank u xx
VHI Mini-Marathon 2019 For Féileacáin (Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support)
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Donation summary
Total raised:
€935
Offline donations
€0
Online donations
€935
About the Cause
Féileacáin (Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support)
Why the name FéileacáinA Butterfly lights besides us like a sunbeam …Many of the ancient civilizations believed that butterflies were symbols of the human soul, and in Irish mythology the butterflies, or ‘Féileacáin’, are said to be the spirits of the departed who return to visit their favorite place and their loved ones to reassure them that they are alright.