The Basking Babies mission is to support and empower families through their early pregnancy journey and into parenthood. We do this through our pregnancy relaxation, baby massage, baby yoga, baby reflexology classes and sharing and support circles. We very much believe in bringing people together and creating communities for parents so that no one has to feel alone in those, sometimes isolating, early days of parenthoood.
We are so proud to support this wonderful charity in Aoife's memory, and continue to spread awareness to be a positive force for change.
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Who is Aoife Flanagan?
The name Aoife (pronounced 'Ee-fa'), Gaelic in origin, is derived from the Irish word 'aoibh', meaning 'beauty'. According to Irish legend, Aoife was the greatest female warrior in the world.
Aoife Flanagan was born on 21st January 2016. True to her name, Aoife was a real-life 'warrior princess' beating meningitis at just 6 weeks old.
Aoife fully recovered and went on to live a full life. She spent the majority of her days playing with her Mummy, Eilish, Mummy's horse, Argy, and Aoife's prized possession, her miniature Shetland pony, Bubbles.
Aoife should have grown up. She should be here now.
Instead, she will be forever 3.
Aoife became unwell in 2019 and, despite more than 10 trips to GPs & A&E, her diagnosis came far too late. Aoife was diagnosed with Germ Cell Cancer on 2nd July 2019. She passed away on 7th July 2019.
She didn't get a fair chance.
Aoife's Bubbles Charity was born from this, the ultimate loss of a child.
Our main aims are:
1. Increase awareness for Germ Cell Cancer, and all childhood cancers - both among members of the public and healthcare professionals, to improve diagnosis times.
2. Provide acts of joy and opportunities for respite for children with cancer and their families, as well as providing general support throughout their cancer journey.
3. Support the Insitute of Cancer Research's eSMART trial to find targeted treatment options for children.
For more information about us, or any of Aoife's missions, please visit our website or contact us.
We are thrilled to have the support of Basking Babies for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this year. Thank you for helping us to achieve Aoife's missions.