Erin’s Story

Erin was born in 2022 with Down Syndrome and medical complications, she spent her early months in hospital. When she got home, her parents were overwhelmedand isolated. Then they found Mencap. Walking into the Mum & Baby groupchanged everything. They met parents on the same journey, found a safe space toshare the hard moments, and rebuilt their confidence as a family.

Today, Erin is thriving, she gets a vast amount of positive experiences and input that she just wouldn't be getting anywhere else, receiving speech and language and occupational therapy three times a week, equine therapy, Fitness Fridays and Attention Autism sessions at the Mencap Children’s Centre.

Mencap NI services are a lifeline, but they rely on fundraising to reach every child, every family, and every adult who needs us.