Recently we have been very lucky to have more support from some very dedicated people.

The new owners of the Foyle Hotel, Brian and Brenda McDermott presented us with a cheque for €1,000. This was collected at the huge book launch of Brian McDermott’s successful cookbook Donegal Table. Local support is special and unending. Thank you to everyone who donated prizes for the raffle on the night, and to all those who purchased tickets. We are extremely grateful.

Sarah Barr, Counsellor at New Beginnings, is one of our main supporters since the very early days of Victoria’s illness. In recent months, Sarah has undertaken two events for the scholarship. The first was a Baby Bump painting afternoon. Monies donated and collected from this gorgeous event went to our charity.

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We want to thank all involved on the day. Those who donated these beautiful gifts (and more) above, and to all those who kindly contributed in anyway.

Caroline Doherty then joined Sarah, in a collection day in Buncrana! The joint take for both events, is a wonderful €320! Sincere appreciation to all who stopped with these fine ladies and donated on the day.

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Our signage at the entrance to Moville village will also be up for auction shortly. Details of this will be posted to the Facebook page and we will try to spread the news by word-of -mouth, so that local business can be involved, if they so wish. Last year, Redcastle Oceanfront Golf and Spa won the auction. They gave us €1,000 for the use of the sign. Thank you to the staff and management of Redcastle Hotel.

The ladies sailing race in memory of Victoria is taking place on 22nd September this year. In advance, we wish to extend our thanks to Moville Boat Club, the boat owners, skippers and crews.

Thank you to all those who are keeping the magic alive.

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Baby Bump Painting Fundraiser for Maternal Mental Health.

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To celebrate World Maternal Mental Health & to raise awareness for Maternal Mental Health in Donegal, New Beginnings, Simply Birth Donegal & Donegal Doula & Placenta Encapsulation Services have came up with an idea 👇

🤰Baby Bump Painting is an event for mums-to-be & mums in Donegal🤰
Let’s start the conversation & make our wellness a priority 👌

 Save the Date:

The event will be hosted in New Beginnings Wellness Hub, Letterkenny, Saturday 5th May. More details will be released at a further date.

🌸 New Beginnings Wellness Hub has an holistic approach to wellness & we are delighted to have the following inspirational Donegal mothers guest speaking on the day:

🔸️Anne from Simply Birth Donegal
🔸️ Caroline from Donegal Doula & Placenta Encapsulation Services
🔸️ Glenda from Gutsy World
🔸️ Maria aka The S-Mum
🔸️ Julie from Parent Hub, Donegal
🔸️ Sarah from New Beginnings.
🔸️ & more speakers to be confirmed 👐

They will have Bump Painting, Reflexology Tasters, Prizes & much more on the day 🎉

ALL money raised on will be donated to The Victoria Thompson Scholarship 💜

Please share with all your mum friends & mums-to-be 👩‍👧‍👦

Let’s start the conversation ladies about our mental health 💕
#maternalmentalhealth

Thank you to all involved from us at The Victoria Thompson Scholarship. xxx