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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Saturday May 8th is this year's darkness into light walk. If you haven't signed up yet please do or donate to this worthy cause.
If you just go to the darknessintolight website you will find the links.
I am taking part this year.
Suicide has touched the lifes of most people and there just isn't enough support available |
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I had never heard of this until 2 years ago and wrongly assumed that was because there were no events in Northern Ireland.
It's a very worthy cause and my hiking group have done a number of fundraising walks over the years but as we haven't all been together for over a year we plan on doing something later in the year and making a donation to a chosen charity and suicide awareness is on our list. |
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My daughter did it Before covid and wanted me to do it but at the time I couldn’t. She took pictures and said it was the most moving thing she saw going by the pictures I would agree. Brilliant it’s happening this year  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"My daughter did it Before covid and wanted me to do it but at the time I couldn’t. She took pictures and said it was the most moving thing she saw going by the pictures I would agree. Brilliant it’s happening this year "
I volunteered one year at it and the atmosphere is unreal, when people were walking by use they were cheering us on for volunteering , hopefully next year the big gatherings can take place |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Unfortunately again this year people can't gather in large groups, but myself, family & friends will all be doing walks in our locality & proudly wearing the T shirt...this year more than ever many availed of the services of Pieta House |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I use to do it but have stopped,, when you look at the wages these people pay themselves nd how they treat the staff you have to wonder is it really a charity or just a money making machine"
Sadly that's the case with a lot of charities and why I prefer to volunteer instead |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I use to do it but have stopped,, when you look at the wages these people pay themselves nd how they treat the staff you have to wonder is it really a charity or just a money making machine"
I did not donate this year for the same reason. It tore me as it's a fantastic service. Donated to a local suicide watch instead. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I use to do it but have stopped,, when you look at the wages these people pay themselves nd how they treat the staff you have to wonder is it really a charity or just a money making machine"
There’s an ongoing investigation regarding the ( over? + excessive) payments to board members /CEO etc
It’s not looking good for pieta, at all.
I’m not a critic and I’ve lost an uncle, cousin and friend to suicide over the years.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I use to do it but have stopped,, when you look at the wages these people pay themselves nd how they treat the staff you have to wonder is it really a charity or just a money making machine
I did not donate this year for the same reason. It tore me as it's a fantastic service. Donated to a local suicide watch instead. "
Well done for donating to LSW, it is an unbelievable service they provide. I used to be down that direction a lot one time and know a member of that group. You just reminded me to donate to them myself. They deserve all the credit and help they get. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I use to do it but have stopped,, when you look at the wages these people pay themselves nd how they treat the staff you have to wonder is it really a charity or just a money making machine
I did not donate this year for the same reason. It tore me as it's a fantastic service. Donated to a local suicide watch instead.
Well done for donating to LSW, it is an unbelievable service they provide. I used to be down that direction a lot one time and know a member of that group. You just reminded me to donate to them myself. They deserve all the credit and help they get. "
There's a great gang in Galway do the waterways night watch too |
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By *ogladyWoman
over a year ago
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I done the walk for fist time three years ago after I lost my son to sucide now my whole family come together every year since to do it. But we now donate to our local suicide charity instead of pieta... |
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"I done the walk for fist time three years ago after I lost my son to sucide now my whole family come together every year since to do it. But we now donate to our local suicide charity instead of pieta..."
Sending hugs hun |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I done the walk for fist time three years ago after I lost my son to sucide now my whole family come together every year since to do it. But we now donate to our local suicide charity instead of pieta..."
Very sorry to hear that. |
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"I done the walk for fist time three years ago after I lost my son to sucide now my whole family come together every year since to do it. But we now donate to our local suicide charity instead of pieta..."
Wow! I got goosebumps reading this, some of us get abusive messages on fab and others have to deal with the loss of a son! How little we know and how fast are we to judge....
I'm so sorry for your loss and wholeheartedly hope you find comfort and peace in time.
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"I done the walk for fist time three years ago after I lost my son to sucide now my whole family come together every year since to do it. But we now donate to our local suicide charity instead of pieta..."
Genuinely so sorry to hear that Boglady. I lost a partner three years back to suicide after she was ill for a long time. Although not quite the same as a parent losing a kid I can relate to and empathise with that sense of deep loss.
I hope life has been kind to you since. |
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"Saturday May 8th is this year's darkness into light walk. If you haven't signed up yet please do or donate to this worthy cause.
If you just go to the darknessintolight website you will find the links.
I am taking part this year.
Suicide has touched the lifes of most people and there just isn't enough support available "
Where does this take place? |
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By *ogladyWoman
over a year ago
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"I done the walk for fist time three years ago after I lost my son to sucide now my whole family come together every year since to do it. But we now donate to our local suicide charity instead of pieta...
Wow! I got goosebumps reading this, some of us get abusive messages on fab and others have to deal with the loss of a son! How little we know and how fast are we to judge....
I'm so sorry for your loss and wholeheartedly hope you find comfort and peace in time.
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Thank you..I have my hood and bad days..I donated his organs and his heart lungs and kidney's Where all sucsufully transplanted and his liver went to research so the way I look at it is that's his just gome off on a new adventure cause his heart is Still beating and his lungs are still breathing and that is what hot me through it...he gave four people the best Xmas gift they could ever receive.. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Saturday May 8th is this year's darkness into light walk. If you haven't signed up yet please do or donate to this worthy cause.
If you just go to the darknessintolight website you will find the links.
I am taking part this year.
Suicide has touched the lifes of most people and there just isn't enough support available
Where does this take place?"
All over the world, you can register online they are promoting social distance walks, runs or dawn swims this year, if you check out the website |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Thank you..I have my hood and bad days..I donated his organs and his heart lungs and kidney's Where all sucsufully transplanted and his liver went to research so the way I look at it is that's his just gome off on a new adventure cause his heart is Still beating and his lungs are still breathing and that is what hot me through it...he gave four people the best Xmas gift they could ever receive.."
Some amazing and selfless thing to do. I admire your decision to do that. You are a strong woman  |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"I done the walk for fist time three years ago after I lost my son to sucide now my whole family come together every year since to do it. But we now donate to our local suicide charity instead of pieta...
Wow! I got goosebumps reading this, some of us get abusive messages on fab and others have to deal with the loss of a son! How little we know and how fast are we to judge....
I'm so sorry for your loss and wholeheartedly hope you find comfort and peace in time.
Thank you..I have my hood and bad days..I donated his organs and his heart lungs and kidney's Where all sucsufully transplanted and his liver went to research so the way I look at it is that's his just gome off on a new adventure cause his heart is Still beating and his lungs are still breathing and that is what hot me through it...he gave four people the best Xmas gift they could ever receive.."
Do you mind if I ask are you told about where his organs went...I'd imagine its a great comfort to you and i was wondering if you every heard from the people who's lives he changed with your donation |
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By *ogladyWoman
over a year ago
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"I done the walk for fist time three years ago after I lost my son to sucide now my whole family come together every year since to do it. But we now donate to our local suicide charity instead of pieta...
Wow! I got goosebumps reading this, some of us get abusive messages on fab and others have to deal with the loss of a son! How little we know and how fast are we to judge....
I'm so sorry for your loss and wholeheartedly hope you find comfort and peace in time.
Thank you..I have my hood and bad days..I donated his organs and his heart lungs and kidney's Where all sucsufully transplanted and his liver went to research so the way I look at it is that's his just gome off on a new adventure cause his heart is Still beating and his lungs are still breathing and that is what hot me through it...he gave four people the best Xmas gift they could ever receive..
Do you mind if I ask are you told about where his organs went...I'd imagine its a great comfort to you and i was wondering if you every heard from the people who's lives he changed with your donation "
I just a letter telling me the age and sex of the People and a little About them..a 62 man GT his heart a 17 girl hot his lungs she was only hiven a few months till she received his lungs a 32 year man got one kidney and 28 year old man got another kidney.. |
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"I done the walk for fist time three years ago after I lost my son to sucide now my whole family come together every year since to do it. But we now donate to our local suicide charity instead of pieta...
Wow! I got goosebumps reading this, some of us get abusive messages on fab and others have to deal with the loss of a son! How little we know and how fast are we to judge....
I'm so sorry for your loss and wholeheartedly hope you find comfort and peace in time.
Thank you..I have my hood and bad days..I donated his organs and his heart lungs and kidney's Where all sucsufully transplanted and his liver went to research so the way I look at it is that's his just gome off on a new adventure cause his heart is Still beating and his lungs are still breathing and that is what hot me through it...he gave four people the best Xmas gift they could ever receive.."
whst a beautiful thing you did....... take each day at a time he’s with you every step of the way  |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"I done the walk for fist time three years ago after I lost my son to sucide now my whole family come together every year since to do it. But we now donate to our local suicide charity instead of pieta...
Wow! I got goosebumps reading this, some of us get abusive messages on fab and others have to deal with the loss of a son! How little we know and how fast are we to judge....
I'm so sorry for your loss and wholeheartedly hope you find comfort and peace in time.
Thank you..I have my hood and bad days..I donated his organs and his heart lungs and kidney's Where all sucsufully transplanted and his liver went to research so the way I look at it is that's his just gome off on a new adventure cause his heart is Still beating and his lungs are still breathing and that is what hot me through it...he gave four people the best Xmas gift they could ever receive..
Do you mind if I ask are you told about where his organs went...I'd imagine its a great comfort to you and i was wondering if you every heard from the people who's lives he changed with your donation
I just a letter telling me the age and sex of the People and a little About them..a 62 man GT his heart a 17 girl hot his lungs she was only hiven a few months till she received his lungs a 32 year man got one kidney and 28 year old man got another kidney.."
Thats nice to hear,I've carried a card for a long time and I often wondered what happens
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By *ogladyWoman
over a year ago
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"I done the walk for fist time three years ago after I lost my son to sucide now my whole family come together every year since to do it. But we now donate to our local suicide charity instead of pieta...
Wow! I got goosebumps reading this, some of us get abusive messages on fab and others have to deal with the loss of a son! How little we know and how fast are we to judge....
I'm so sorry for your loss and wholeheartedly hope you find comfort and peace in time.
Thank you..I have my hood and bad days..I donated his organs and his heart lungs and kidney's Where all sucsufully transplanted and his liver went to research so the way I look at it is that's his just gome off on a new adventure cause his heart is Still beating and his lungs are still breathing and that is what hot me through it...he gave four people the best Xmas gift they could ever receive..
Do you mind if I ask are you told about where his organs went...I'd imagine its a great comfort to you and i was wondering if you every heard from the people who's lives he changed with your donation
I just a letter telling me the age and sex of the People and a little About them..a 62 man GT his heart a 17 girl hot his lungs she was only hiven a few months till she received his lungs a 32 year man got one kidney and 28 year old man got another kidney..
Thats nice to hear,I've carried a card for a long time and I often wondered what happens
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The transplant co ordinatiors were brilliant ..the week after i revived locks of my son's hair tied in blue ribbons and his handprints which I thought was so nice of them to that and that they treated him with such care.. |
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By *og-ManMan
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"I done the walk for fist time three years ago after I lost my son to sucide now my whole family come together every year since to do it. But we now donate to our local suicide charity instead of pieta...
Wow! I got goosebumps reading this, some of us get abusive messages on fab and others have to deal with the loss of a son! How little we know and how fast are we to judge....
I'm so sorry for your loss and wholeheartedly hope you find comfort and peace in time.
Thank you..I have my hood and bad days..I donated his organs and his heart lungs and kidney's Where all sucsufully transplanted and his liver went to research so the way I look at it is that's his just gome off on a new adventure cause his heart is Still beating and his lungs are still breathing and that is what hot me through it...he gave four people the best Xmas gift they could ever receive..
Do you mind if I ask are you told about where his organs went...I'd imagine its a great comfort to you and i was wondering if you every heard from the people who's lives he changed with your donation
I just a letter telling me the age and sex of the People and a little About them..a 62 man GT his heart a 17 girl hot his lungs she was only hiven a few months till she received his lungs a 32 year man got one kidney and 28 year old man got another kidney..
Thats nice to hear,I've carried a card for a long time and I often wondered what happens
The transplant co ordinatiors were brilliant ..the week after i revived locks of my son's hair tied in blue ribbons and his handprints which I thought was so nice of them to that and that they treated him with such care.."
I know they do that too with still births and its great to see
Just by telling his story and yours on here tonight you might have even made someone think that they need to carry a card |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Thats nice to hear,I've carried a card for a long time and I often wondered what happens
The transplant co ordinatiors were brilliant ..the week after i revived locks of my son's hair tied in blue ribbons and his handprints which I thought was so nice of them to that and that they treated him with such care.."
Such an enlighting and beautiful story. I never came across anything like this before. I imagine it takes time to open up and be able to share these details, but how important it is to know. I'm a donor too but know very little about the whole process. I think people would be less concerned and less scared about donating organs if they knew more and specially if by doing that you can change other lives... |
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"I done the walk for fist time three years ago after I lost my son to sucide now my whole family come together every year since to do it. But we now donate to our local suicide charity instead of pieta..."
So sorry to read this, you did a wonderful thing donating his organs x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Whilst raising money for charity is good. Im afraid this is 1 I wont be contributing to again. Is the OP aware of what is happening with this charity and where all the money has gone.??? |
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"Whilst raising money for charity is good. Im afraid this is 1 I wont be contributing to again. Is the OP aware of what is happening with this charity and where all the money has gone.???"
I am aware but I'm still going to do the walk |
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"I done the walk for fist time three years ago after I lost my son to sucide now my whole family come together every year since to do it. But we now donate to our local suicide charity instead of pieta..."
So sorry to hear this I’ll think of you also as I do it xx |
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Very difficult for you to do but a beautiful way for his memory to live on .
"I done the walk for fist time three years ago after I lost my son to sucide now my whole family come together every year since to do it. But we now donate to our local suicide charity instead of pieta...
Wow! I got goosebumps reading this, some of us get abusive messages on fab and others have to deal with the loss of a son! How little we know and how fast are we to judge....
I'm so sorry for your loss and wholeheartedly hope you find comfort and peace in time.
Thank you..I have my hood and bad days..I donated his organs and his heart lungs and kidney's Where all sucsufully transplanted and his liver went to research so the way I look at it is that's his just gome off on a new adventure cause his heart is Still beating and his lungs are still breathing and that is what hot me through it...he gave four people the best Xmas gift they could ever receive..
Do you mind if I ask are you told about where his organs went...I'd imagine its a great comfort to you and i was wondering if you every heard from the people who's lives he changed with your donation
I just a letter telling me the age and sex of the People and a little About them..a 62 man GT his heart a 17 girl hot his lungs she was only hiven a few months till she received his lungs a 32 year man got one kidney and 28 year old man got another kidney.."
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