Name: Vicky Wall
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Award Category: The “Thank you” Award
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My Plea:
Wow shortlisted for a Thank you Award, what an honour.
In 2015 I lost my little girl Líadán (pronounced Leah-dawn) to Trisomy 18, it was after she was born, I found the support of Every Life Counts, they were amazing to me and helped me so much.
When the grief of losing Líadán started to ease I decided I wanted to help parents who found themselves in this scary place of a diagnosis when your baby is not going to live,
I will never forget how terrified I felt, how alone, and how I felt I had nowhere to turn, I never wanted another parent to feel those things, at a time where everything is so hard surely some of the pressures and stress could be alleviated.
So, two years ago I started to help with Every Life Counts, and I haven’t looked back since, to be part of something like Every Life Counts, I feel like I’m home, I have found my spot.
People say to me “oh I don’t know how you do it” I reply with “It’s an absolute privilege to be at these parents’ side”
It may be the small things I do like getting a phone number or a contact or it may be taking baby’s prints to make a cast, but I always remember how I felt and how I appreciated support.
I’m so awkward with writing this as I never want any praise or thanks for what I do, and I know each and every person and organisation that has been nominated and even those who haven’t are all doing amazing work and between us all we light the way and support parents that need us, we do it because we feel their pain, we do it to ease a fraction, however small, of that pain.
When I lost Líadán I couldn’t see how anything good could possibly come out of so much pain and loss, but Líadán put me on a path I never thought I would ever ever be on, someone said to me once that the best people go through hell and emerge carrying buckets of water for those still consumed by the fire.
Please take a short look at my video and if you think I’m worthy of a vote thanks, and if not please vote for someone.
Thanks so much for reading my profile and good luck to everyone nominated.
What Others Have Said
On the days in which I have doubted myself, Vicky restored my faith in myself. She reassured me, that I could do what I set out to do. But most importantly, she prepared me to be able to bring my daughter into this world in a gentle, loving, compassionate way. For that, I will never forget her.
https://youtu.be/frDBvDDqFi8
One of the most amazing women I have ever met, she was sent to me at the worst time of my life and I am eternally grateful to still have her there. She deserves this award not only for all the amazing work she does for every life counts but for the wonderful person she is
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Vicky really deserves this award please everyone vote for her she does great work for everyone
Definatly deserves this award
As liadans Dad I can only say that I feel if anyone deserves this award it is vicky her work rate I can only say goes beyond all what a super woman she really is with a heart of gold but I cant put into words what a perfect fitting would be for vicky to win this prestigious award with the help and comfort she has brought to so many families the last 2 years.
She’s so incredibly selfless in caring for so many people in times of need.
Brilliant and ardent campaigner for hospice care for newborns.
Your amazing an inspiration Vicky ???
Vicky is a treasue, so full of goodness, love, empathy, so glad she is working with ELC, helping so many families who so badly need it. I wish she hasd been there when I needed it 16 yrs ago.
Much deserved nomination
Such an amazing lady, well done Vicky
Best of luck Vicky ❤️❤️❤️
Vicky is possibly the most kind and amazing person in the world. Just with a look she brightens your day. She deserves this award and so much more!
A remarkable woman of courage and grace who has gone to great lengths for so many little babies and their families.
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A truly amazing woman who deserves this and more ❤️
Such a worthy award, Vicky is bringing light to parents in their darkest of days. Helping parents when they feel others have let them down, giving them the strength and love to carry on and celebrate their beautiful babies.
She is just amazing person with a beautiful soul! She deserves ❤️
You are truly an amazing lady an inspiration ?
I had the pleasure of working with Vicky recently, you can see the passion and the absolute dedication she has for this cause, nobody deserves this more than Vicky, best of luck x
This lady does great work and has helped so many family and is really deserving of this award and deserves a lot more as she has experienced it first hand I really dont know how she does it but she makes time for everyone
a much deserved nomination
Vicky deserves this award .
What a wonderful way to give something back to Vicky who has been totally amazing to so many people. Such a kind, thoughtful lady with a big heart. <3
Vicky is an absolutely amazing person. She’s a woman who just wants to help anyone who is going through a difficult time and has a heart that is capable of doing so.
A most deserving cause.
The work that Vicky does is so so important. It is only when these life changing situations come calling at your own door or a friend a neighbour do you realise how important this volunteer work. Its amazing how out of so much personal pain can come so much love.
Vicky is inspirational in the work that she does to help others. Out of her own grief a bright light of love and care shines for others. She deserves this award so much.
Whatever the outcome Vicky, thank you for all the dedication and the cheer you bring to The people you meet.