Isabella Baylis

Remembering Penelope

Fundraising for The Life Matters Children and Young Peoples Suicide prevention and Self Harming project for schools
£519
raised of £200 target
by 23 supporters
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In memory of Penelope Saksida

Story

Penelope Saksida passed away on the 7th July after a hard fought battle with Cancer.  

She would have preferred a donation to charity rather than flowers so we are asking for donations to this charity which was very dear to her heart. She intended to become a trustee of this charity but unfortunately was too unwell. Her husband Marino took her place as a trustee and has been working with them since it’s creation. 

About the charity

Mental Health Support Research suggests that 7% of UK children have attempted suicide before the age of 17 with experts suggesting that the figure will rise (The Guardian) Nuffield hospital Trust report; Rates of hospital admission as a result of self-harm in children and young people (aged 10-24) are considerably higher for females than males. Between 2012/13 and 2019/20, the rate for females rose from 508 admissions per 100,000 population to 695 per 100,000 population – an increase of 37%. However, in males the rate has remained roughly constant, fluctuating around 200 admissions per 100,000 population over the same time period. This data does not take A&E attendances into account, so the true prevalence of self-harm could be much higher. If the meaning in life for these children is lost, The Life Matters is dedicated to helping them find it. We help them look forward to a brighter future, offering support, encouragement and advice when needed so that they are able to write tomorrows story, when they are unable to write todays. Every Life Matters
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Donation summary

Total raised
£518.87
Online donations
£518.87
Offline donations
£0.00

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