A massive thank you to the Portmarnock Tri Club whose fundraiser in honour of Ruairí raised an amazing €10,051 for FirstLight, an amount which the Z Zurich Foundation has generously agreed to match to bring the overall total funds raised to in excess of €20,100!

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REMINDER: there is still time to donate to Oliver Blackwell's Mt. Aconcagua Challenge in aid of FirstLight which he is undertaking later this month.

Please support our brave chairperson Oliver and FirstLight by donating to his cause here: buff.ly/3v5jFGV

In support of the Irish Hospice Foundation National Grief Awareness Week 2024, we have published a special edition newsletter, where we give details of the IHF online events planned for National Grief Awareness Week.

Click Here: firstlight.ie/january-2024-n…

REMINDER: there is still time to donate to Oliver Blackwell's Mt. Aconcagua Challenge in aid of FirstLight.

Please support our brave chairperson Oliver and FirstLight by donating to his cause here: buff.ly/3v5jFGV

Reminder! The deadline to complete the Coroner Reform Consultation Online Survey is one week away on January 19th. Have your say at buff.ly/3tJUclY

FirstLight Chairperson Oliver Blackwell will be climbing Mount Aconcagua in Argentina in February 2024 to raise funds for FirstLight. Oliver is undertaking this challenging feat in memory of his son David, who died unexpectedly. Support Oliver by donating: buff.ly/3v5jFGV

From all of us at FirstLight, we wish you a happy New Year.

For those who are bereaved, beginning a new year without a loved one can be overwhelming. If you are struggling to cope with the death of your child, you can submit a referral via our website buff.ly/41yTg0j

From all of us at FirstLight, we wish you a peaceful festive season.

When you are bereaved, this time of year can be especially tough. Try to be kind to yourself and make space for 'me time'. And remember, there is no right or wrong way to feel today, or any other day.

FirstLight wishes @Atlanticbroing a very happy Christmas!

We can't thank the lads enough for the sacrifices they are making this festive season to raise vital funds for FirstLight and Make-A-Wish Ireland Please give them a Christmas gift by donating here: buff.ly/3ZXjyZD

FirstLight will be closed from Fri 22nd Dec. to Tues 2nd Jan. If you need support, please submit a referral via our website buff.ly/47xxexu and our Clinical Team will contact you in January.

For urgent support, please contact your GP or the emergency services.

Did you know you can track the ATLANTICBRO-ING lads LIVE at sea?

Just download the 'YB Races' app (it's free!), and search 'Worlds Toughest Row' and select the 2023 race.

Continue to donate here: buff.ly/3ZXjyZD

#atlantic2023 #worldstoughestrow #atlanticbroing

The amazing ATLANTICBRO-ING team are setting off on their 3,000 mile Atlantic voyage in their rowboat this morning, all in aid of FirstLight and Make-A-Wish.

Please support the lads and FirstLight by donating via this link: buff.ly/3ZXjyZD

#atlantic2023 #atlanticbroing

The FirstLight December Newsletter is now available to read on our website here: buff.ly/46RNUyl As we move towards the end of the year and Christmas time, we hold in our thoughts all of those who are living with bereavement and for whom this may be a difficult time.

NMH Bereavement Midwife Brenda Casey features in this FirstLight video talking about how the organisation provides counselling and support for bereaved parents💜

Reminder: Coroner Reform Consultation Online Survey - have your say by visiting buff.ly/3tJUclY

FirstLight requires 2 experienced Psychotherapists to join our team. Each position is for 16 hours/2 days per week with a maximum of 4 clients each day.

Click Here for further details activelink.ie/vacancies/heal…

Reminder: The Irish Childhood Bereavement Network will be hosting a free online event on Tuesday November 28th from 4pm - 5pm. The theme of the session is 'Teachers Supporting Bereaved Children'. To register for the event, please visit buff.ly/3uckoFY

FirstLight Christmas cards are now available to buy on our website. All proceeds will be used to fund free professional crisis intervention and psychotherapy for families who have experienced the sudden death of their child. To purchase, visit: buff.ly/47N2wA8