We are asking for your support in our campaign to ensure that the increasing numbers selecting to be educated @DMC is guaranteed by increased enrolment numbers #LiftTheCapOnDMC@Education_NI
“Ian is 15 years old. In 2019, Ian was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. After surgery and months of chemotherapy, Ian was declared cancer free; however, in November 2021, his cancer would return and spread throughout his body. This past week, he and his family would learn that there was nothing else they could do. The cancer that had ravished his body in the past and he had beat would soon be the same cancer that kills him.
Upon finding out that the cancer would kill him, Ian began crying. He wasn't scared of dying; in fact, he was okay with it. Ian was sad. Ian cried because, as he said in his own words, "I only want to do one good thing in the world before I leave you all."
It was Ian who made the choice to tell his friends and his little brother that his cancer would inevitably kill him. I think this picture truly shines the light on the "good" that Ian wanted and believed he needed to share.
Even in his devastating prognosis, it was Ian who would comfort and console his friends and little brothers. Crying in this photo is Ian's little brother, Peter. Peter had just learned the devastating news that his days with his older brother were numbered. Holding him as tight as ever and kissing him on the forehead, Ian held on tightly and apologized to his brother for not being able to beat the cancer.
From here on out, while he says he is sad, he also admits he's okay with dying, because while "dying" is the technical term, he refuses to sit around dying and instead chooses to be busy living until his death becomes reality.
The truth is that Ian refuses to live for himself. He chooses only to live for others until the moment he takes his very last breath.”
❤️ Ian ❤️
Please repost & follow to get our voices heard in our #ChildhoodCancer community. 🙏🏻
Esther McVey is trending. So I just thought I would remind people that she ruined the lives of thousands of sick and disabled people while claiming she was trying to 'help'. She is very good at gaslighting.
After my 13 year old Daughter died from #BrainCancer one of the most difficult question you seem to get asked often… “How many children do you have?” “Here we go again” is my thinking & my head starts going a million miles an hour bc I know, any second now, I will be reliving my precious Daughters cancer battle. My answer is always “I have four Children and one of them is in Heaven.” It’s an answer that used to be difficult to answer bc most likely, I will get a follow up question. “What happened to your Child?”
One thing is for sure. I will never leave my Ashley out! I’m proud of my Ashley, love talking about her amazing life & all that she is still accomplishing.
If you have a Child that died, always include them, even if it’s difficult to be reminded. They lived & had a purpose.
Please follow, repost & do whatever you can to fight for justice for those who do not have a voice. 🎗️
I miss you, Ashley. ❤️
To celebrate #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek members of blue watch Knock Fire Station joined SC Lloyd Doree and GC Alan O'Neill in meeting Autism NI to discuss NIFRS plans to support those with Autism in NIFRS workforce and the community.
#bekindtodifferentminds
Like all alleged incidents that involve horrendous, despicable and deplorable actions, the main priority here first and foremost should always be to ensure that those who had the courage and strength to come forward be fully supported and commended at this very difficult time 🙏
Paula Elliott. 22 days missing from Lisburn- last seen on Lagan Towpath where her car was found. Finally some much needed media coverage today (and tomorrow)
Thank you to all the media outlets for covering Paula’s disappearance today. Please share this post ❤️❤️❤️