Justine Lewis

Justine's fundraiser for APP

Fundraising for APP
£1,540
raised of £500 target
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Justine Lewis, 13 May 2023
APP

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RCN 1139925
We provide information and peer support to help women and families affected by PP

Story

Myself and a group of fabulous ladies will be taking on the #Milesformums&babieschallenge' on the 13th May, to the top of the cavehill.

In 2019, five days after I gave birth to my daugher I became very unwell- soon to be diagnosed with Postpartum Psychosis.

This is a severe postnatal mental illness, but treatable!

As a family, we are extremely grateful for the care we received- as we are well aware not all families have been so lucky.

BUT- NO mother, dealing with this should be separated from their baby!!

Northern Ireland remains the only region in the UK not to have a MBU. So, because of this, I spent 12 days on an adult psychiatric ward- separated from my baby.

As we take on the journey to the top, where you get to see how beautiful our country is (weather permitting)- we will also reflect on how we do not yet have this specialist care, mums like me have needed! And charities like APP have been campaigning for - for over a decade!

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About the charity

APP

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RCN 1139925
Action on Postpartum Psychosis supports women and families affected by Postpartum Psychosis (PP) across the UK. We provide information and peer support, facilitate research into PP, raise awareness of this rare yet severe postnatal mental illness and campaign for improved services.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,540.00
+ £253.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,540.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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