A Donegal mother has honoured what would have been her son’s 30th birthday with a Teddy Bear Picnic for families to enjoy a day out while learning about meningitis awareness.
The family-fun day took place on Saturday, 5th July, at Letterkenny Town Park.
The event was organised by Naomi Fisher, a Donegal ambassador for ACT for Meningitis.
Naomi sadly lost her beautiful son, Reece, to meningitis when he was just seven and a half months old. Reece is loved and missed every day, and in his memory, Naomi has done trojan work over the years to ensure maximum awareness of the signs and symptoms of meningitis for all parents.
Naomi’s fundraisers have raised incredible support and awareness for ACT for Meningitis, a charity dedicated to educating society about the signs and symptoms of meningitis. The charity also offers free support services in Ireland to those affected by the disease.
Representatives from ACT for Meningitis were present on Saturday, providing invaluable talks and advice to attendees.
Families enjoyed a delightful day filled with face painting, storytelling, dancing, treats, and plenty of fun for all.
More than €2,000 has been donated online in memory of Reece’s milestone birthday, with more donations made on the day. If you wish to support, please visit: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/RememberReece
Siobhane Carroll, Charity Organiser and Naomi Fisher, Event organiser at the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Vestry St. Conal’s Letterkenny . Photo Clive Wasson
Organisers and Bears at the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Vestry St. Conal’s Letterkenny . Photo Clive Wasson
Claire Callaghan, Vincent Callaghan, Naomi Fisher, Adam Callaghan and Gavin Callaghan at the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Vestry St. Conal’s Letterkenny . Photo Clive Wasson
Kaylagh, Luke, Sophia and Naomi with Scooby Doo at the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Vestry St. Conal’s Letterkenny . Photo Clive Wasson
Unicorns and teddies at the Teddy Bear Picnic. Photo Clive Wasson
Naomi Fisher, Lilly Brogan, Zoe Brogan, Donna Brogan and Dee Rooneyat the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Vestry St. Conal’s Letterkenny . Photo Clive Wasson
Cabambari and Advika Bawar at the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Vestry St. Conal’s Letterkenny . Photo Clive Wasson
Eli Burke making a donation at the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Vestry St. Conal’s Letterkenny . Photo Clive Wasson
Marty Brogan, Molly McGaharn, Marty Brogan, Shay McGaharn and Calla Brogan at the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Vestry St. Conal’s Letterkenny . Photo Clive Wasson
Niranjana, Vinu, Nievdithn and Badmanabhan at the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Vestry St. Conal’s Letterkenny . Photo Clive Wasson
Tracey Cannon, Lottie Waters and Peter Waters at the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Vestry St. Conal’s Letterkenny . Photo Clive Wasson
Zoey and Carol Terry at the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Vestry St. Conal’s Letterkenny . Photo Clive Wasson
Emma McConnell, Kaci Collins and Paddy Collins at the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Vestry St. Conal’s Letterkenny . Photo Clive Wasson
Rosie Sharkey, James Sharkey and Naomi Fisher at the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Vestry St. Conal’s Letterkenny . Photo Clive Wasson
Lottie Waters at the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Vestry St. Conal’s Letterkenny . Photo Clive Wasson
Finn , Amanda and Thea Doherty at the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Vestry St. Conal’s Letterkenny . Photo Clive Wasson
Margaret Patton, Sophie Carroll, Vinu Badmanabhan and Charlene Rafferty at the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Vestry St. Conal’s Letterkenny . Photo Clive Wasson