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FirstLight depends on the generosity of our supporters to fund our support services
Join usWhat we do
FirstLight provides crisis intervention and free professional counselling services throughout Ireland to bereaved parents and family members who have suddenly lost a child up to 18 years
Our mission
FirstLight’s mission is to:
Deliver appropriate professional support services to bereaved parents and families including first encounter, crisis intervention and on-going support services;- Promote training for frontline professionals who encounter bereaved parents and families;
- Raise awareness of FirstLight’s professional support services and;
- Promote research into child mortality and intervention campaigns to reduce the incidences of sudden death
Donate to FirstLight
Your donation today will provide suddenly bereaved parents and families with professional counselling support through their darkest hours, giving them hope for the future.
Latest News & Features
A-Z Fundraising Ideas 2019
To help give you some inspiration for your fundraising activities, here's an A to Z of fantastic fundraising...
- Dated: Dec 06
November 2018 Newsletter
In 2017 over 2,000 children and family members received professional support from FirstLight. It is guaranteed this figure...
- Dated: Dec 17
February 2019 Newsletter
Dear Members and Friends of FirstLight, Thank you for supporting FirstLight in recent times; as well as some...
- Dated: Feb 21
Remembering Your Child
The FirstLight Memory Wall is a very special place to honour and remember your child. Tell a story, write a poem, quote a song, or share any memory of your loved one.
Sharing your message can help other bereaved parents to understand that they are not alone.
