*Sara Alford - Enfield - Age 17
*Lia Hewson - Maynooth - Age 17
*Lauren Sommers - Kilcock - Age 16
*Claire King - Maynooth - Age 13
*Caoimhe Mullally - Kilcock - Age 14
*Sophie Kinsella - Celbridge - Age 12
> In just over 12 months, These 6 young girls have chosen to end their own lives for unknown reasons. Their ages were from as young as 12 years, to 18 years old, And all lived or were educated within a 25 mile radius of each other.
> We believe that immediate action must be taken to prevent more young people taking their own lives.
> This petition is going to be sent to local TD's in an attempt to get an emergency suicide helpline set up for the Maynooth/Celbridge/Kilcock area and also to make counsellors available in schools so that young students will have someone to talk to about the way they feel and to help them realise that suicide is not an option
The weight of these losses remains heavy on our community as I continue to correspond with local officials. Please look back at the names listed here and remember that each one represents a life that should have had a long future ahead. We are working to ensure their memories lead to the concrete mental health resources that our students deserve.
May 5, 2012
Seeing the growing momentum behind this call for change brings a quiet sense of urgency to the grief we share for these young lives. It confirms that so many of you feel the same deep need for resources and support within our local schools. This response encourages us to keep pushing forward as we prepare to bring these concerns directly to our representatives.
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Mark Holt
17 years ago
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Please listen to us. Kids are struggling and they have nowhere to turn. Do something before another family loses someone.
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Siobhan McCarthy
17 years ago
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My niece goes to school in Kildare and I worry every single day. Why is this not a bigger priority for the TDs?
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Ciara Olsen
17 years ago
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This is just heartbreaking. My heart goes out to the families. Something has to change in our schools now.
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Aoife Schwartz
17 years ago
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So tragic. God rest their souls. We need more than just thoughts and prayers we need actual counsellors in every school.
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Darragh Guerrero
17 years ago
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ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS that we dont have better support for these kids already. Fix it.
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Liam Webster
17 years ago
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Too many young lives lost way too soon. The schools need to step up and provide proper help.
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*Sara Alford - Enfield - Age 17
*Lia Hewson - Maynooth - Age 17
*Lauren Sommers - Kilcock - Age 16
*Claire King - Maynooth - Age 13
*Caoimhe Mullally - Kilcock - Age 14
*Sophie Kinsella - Celbridge - Age 12
> In just over 12 months, These 6 young girls have chosen to end their own lives for unknown reasons. Their ages were from as young as 12 years, to 18 years old, And all lived or were educated within a 25 mile radius of each other.
> We believe that immediate action must be taken to prevent more young people taking their own lives.
> This petition is going to be sent to local TD's in an attempt to get an emergency suicide helpline set up for the Maynooth/Celbridge/Kilcock area and also to make counsellors available in schools so that young students will have someone to talk to about the way they feel and to help them realise that suicide is not an option
The weight of these losses remains heavy on our community as I continue to correspond with local officials. Please look back at the names listed here and remember that each one represents a life that should have had a long future ahead. We are working to ensure their memories lead to the concrete mental health resources that our students deserve.
May 5, 2012
Seeing the growing momentum behind this call for change brings a quiet sense of urgency to the grief we share for these young lives. It confirms that so many of you feel the same deep need for resources and support within our local schools. This response encourages us to keep pushing forward as we prepare to bring these concerns directly to our representatives.
6 Comments
M
Mark Holt
17 years ago
Featured
Please listen to us. Kids are struggling and they have nowhere to turn. Do something before another family loses someone.
S
Siobhan McCarthy
17 years ago
Featured
My niece goes to school in Kildare and I worry every single day. Why is this not a bigger priority for the TDs?
C
Ciara Olsen
17 years ago
Featured
This is just heartbreaking. My heart goes out to the families. Something has to change in our schools now.
A
Aoife Schwartz
17 years ago
Featured
So tragic. God rest their souls. We need more than just thoughts and prayers we need actual counsellors in every school.
D
Darragh Guerrero
17 years ago
Featured
ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS that we dont have better support for these kids already. Fix it.
L
Liam Webster
17 years ago
Featured
Too many young lives lost way too soon. The schools need to step up and provide proper help.
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Please listen to us. Kids are struggling and they have nowhere to turn. Do something before another family loses someone.