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We're taking part in Christmas Jumper Day 2022.
We've chosen to fundraise for Age Action Ireland, Engaging Dementia (formerly Sonas apc), Feileacain - Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland, Mental Health Irel...
Thank you for taking the time to visit our fundraising page on iDonate.ie
We're taking part in Christmas Jumper Day 2022.
We've chosen to fundraise for Age Action Ireland, Engaging Dementia (formerly Sonas apc), Feileacain - Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland, Mental Health Ireland and Shine a Light Suicide and Mental Health Awareness Group . All funds raised here will go directly to this great cause.
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Christmas Jumper Day 2022 For Age Action Ireland, Engaging Dementia (formerly Sonas apc), Féileacáin (Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support), Mental Health Ireland, Shine a Light Suicide and Mental Health Awareness
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Donation summary
Total raised:
€1,600
Offline donations
€0
Online donations
€1,600
About the Cause
Age Action Ireland
Age Action is Ireland’s leading advocacy organisation for all older people and we also provide a range of programmes and services to meet the needs of people as they age.
Engaging Dementia is a registered charity that provides training and resources for those who care for people with dementia in residential care, day centres, hospitals or the family home. Our training services are primarily for the staff of nursing homes, day centres and hospitals. Our resources are suitable for both formal and informal carers. We are involved in a range of community-based initiatives focused on supporting communication and engagement for people with dementia.
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.
Mental Health Ireland is the longest established Mental Health charity in Ireland. Throughout our history we and the Mental Health Associations have played a central role in reshaping how people understand, protect, improve and maintain good mental health.
We work in with individuals, families and communities to increase knowledge and reduce stigma of mental health challenges.
Shine A Light is made up of several highly motivated local people and representatives of both statutory and voluntary services. The establishment of Shine a Light for those involved represents a movement toward promotion of speaking openly and directly about suicide and related issues. The main aim of the group is to continually work toward lowering the incidence of suicide in the communities represented and increase awareness around mental health and suicide.It is the core belief of Shine a Lig