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Support Organisation for Trisomy 13/18 - (Patau's/Edward's Syndrome)

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Rotunda Gynaecology

      Rotunda Gynaecology Opened March 2021         A new unit of the Rotunda Hospital campus has now opened. Known as Rotunda Gynaecology since last march. The state-of-the-art unit will to reduce waiting lists. It is funded under the National Woman and Infants Health programme. This...
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Bridget Dempsey RIP Sister in law of Caroline

The death has occurred of Bridget Dempsey Sister in Law of Caroline Ballyhagen, Carbury, Kildare   SOFT Ireland extend our sincere sympathies to Caroline and her extended family on the death (Wednesday 5th May 2021) of her sister in law Bridget RIP. Beloved daughter of the late Ann and sister...
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All Shining in the Spring

  All Shining in the Spring: The Story of a Baby who Died Little Island Books Amazon A book that SOFT had been asked to highlight               Matthew is excited about the new baby. But then, one day, something very sad happens. The doctor...
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2021/2022 Professional Certificate in Children and Loss (Level 9

        Also: Places are still available for some of the remaining workshops on this year’s series.  Details on the following link:- https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/irish-hospice-foundation-31883804183 2021/2022 Professional Certificate in Children and Loss  (Level 9)   Just a reminder that the closing date for receipt of completed applications for the 2021/2022...
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We had to say goodbye before we even met

  We had to say goodbye before we even met By Irene Teague  (Author), Grainne Knox (Illustrator) Is now published and available to purchase on Amazon Caidain was diagnosed with Edwards’ Syndrome Trisomy 18 Written through the eyes of our oldest daughter Erin-Rose Irene has asked SOFT to highlight the...
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Recent Fundraising Events for SOFT

  Fun Quiz for Rachel’s 18th Anniversary Debbie O’Flaherty organised a Fun Quiz for relatives and friends in memory of her daughter Rachel’s 18 Anniversary in February 2021. She donated half the proceeds to SOFT and the other half to A Little Lifetime another good cause.   100K Walk Sophie...
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Vicky talks to Yvonne and Ayla

      Yvonne and Ayla Talk to Vicky             Vicky from Every Life Counts talk to Yvonne and Ayla on 21 March 2021 “How lucky are we to get to chat to these two beauties!” World Trisomy Day we talk to Yvonne mum to...
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Phased Return to School

  Schools for students with additional needs reopened Thurs 11 Feb 2021       Special classes in mainstream schools reopened Mon 22 February 2021 Junior Infants to Second Class 1 March 2021 Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Scheme returm 8 March 2021 Third, Fourth and Fifth Class 15...
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SOFT Zoom Family Event Trisomy 13 Trisomy 18

SOFT Zoom Family Event Sat 20 March 7pm Thank you to all the families who took part and to everyone that helped organise things on the night. Including the Quiz What would the Tie Breaker have been On what page of Google is softireland.com if you searched for “Trisomy 18“...
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