When Rory died suddenly in February 2016, we weren't prepared for the impact it would have on his brothers.  Mike spent the entire day talking to counsellors to get advice on how to tell his big brother who had only 2 years prior donated his bone marrow in the hope of saving him.  He will never forget the look on his face when he told him.

There is not much help out there.

The help we needed came in the form of Nic and her amazing team at Slowsibs. SLOW - Surviving the Loss of Your World - is a London based charity run by bereaved parents and siblings providing support for bereaved families. For many, it is a lifeline, giving them the chance to connect and share their experiences with other bereaved families. Barnaby has taken part in many of the ingenious work shops planned perfectly to allow the children to remember their siblings, create something to remember them by but also to connect with other children who are navigating life without their brother or sister. Barnaby has baked focaccia, planted stunning pots, created Christmas wreaths, designed memory boxes and much much more - please explore the photos attached.

Barnaby has had the opportunity to keep the memories of his brother alive, remember his experiences and talk about how he feels with people who understand from first hand experience.

This is just one aspect of SLOW's work and your donations will help this wonderful charity continue and expand their mightly impactful projects.  Thank you from us both x

"Grief is the price we pay for love"