A fundraiser in memory of Gabby Connolly

Hi everyone, I was thinking what could I do for Gabby's birthday she would off been 20 on the 14th May. I've come up with idea - We are organising a sponsored walk from Carlisle Circus to the top of Antrim Rd where we will let balloons off in Gabby's memory. 

For anyone wanting to donate the money will help support 'Voicing the Void' a non-profit organisation - their mission = To Empower, Enable and Encourage the most marginalised groups in society to find and share their story. The money raised will go towards filming equipment and also help fund a storytelling project for a group of young women within the care system. The project will empower the young women to reflect upon and record their stories to help create change. Too many young people are falling through the cracks within the system and tragically pass away before receiving the help and support they need.

If people would like to sponsor they don't have to go to the walk but a small donation would be greatly appreciated.  Flossy
 
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"My daughter Gabrielle was only 17 when she was placed in a B&B where she was sexually assaulted. No prior police checks were carried out on those working in the B&B. The sexual assault impacted Gabby massively and when Gabby sought counselling, she was told she would have to wait months. Within this time period, things began to spiral out of control for Gabby and she was subsequently placed in a number of centres which were miles away from the support of her family and friends."

 

Tragically Gabby is no longer with us to fight for this change, however Gabby's family have started their own campaign #JusticeForGabby to ensure change happens within the care system.

"Firstly, we want to ensure that the Health and Social Care Trust carry out police checks on all staff working within these B&B's. I want to ensure that no other young person suffers the same fate as Gabby. Gabby was a loving, kind, warm hearted soul who was always looking out for her friends and family. We miss and love her so much everyday.  I spend most days at Gabby's grave because I feel as a mother I have to go there because I don't want her to feel like I'm leaving her out.

 

If by telling Gabby's story I can help save another child, then that's what it's all about."

 

 

Please help support Gabby's family - no donation is too small.