Welsh charity a lifeline for grieving parents

A bereavement charity supporting families affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person has been praised by Wrexham’s Member of the Senedd, Lesley Griffiths.

2Wish Cymru aims to ensure parents and family members who face the unimaginable loss of a child are not alone.

The charity’s mission is to ensure all those affected receive the bereavement support they need and deserve.  They do this by providing immediate and ongoing support, such as memory boxes, bereavement rooms within hospitals, counselling, play therapy and complementary therapy.

2Wish was established in South Wales by Rhian Mannings after she tragically lost her young son, George and husband, Paul within 5 days of each other in 2012.

Under Rhain’s guidance, the charity has grown from strength to strength and now offers support to bereaved parents throughout Wales, as well as in areas of England.

Lesley Griffiths MS recently met with 2Wish Cymru’s Support Coordinator in North Wales, Angela Nicklin, to find out more about the charity’s work in the local area.

Coffee mornings are regularly scheduled at various locations across Wales, with one in Wrexham taking place on the last Tuesday of every month.

Anyone affected by a child bereavement is welcome to attend to chat to other parents and members of the 2Wish Cymru support team over a cuppa.

After meeting Angela, Ms Griffiths was invited to attend December’s get together at Tabernacl in Wrexham city centre and said afterwards:

“Losing a child or young person will be the most traumatic, overwhelming and devastating thing a parent can experience but 2Wish Cymru are there to ensure families are not left alone.

“I was incredibly moved listening to the families’ stories and it is clear the immediate and ongoing support offered by 2Wish Cymru is priceless.

“Since its inception, the charity has been a lifeline for thousands of families throughout Wales and if anyone in the Wrexham area has been affected, they are more than welcome to attend a coffee morning or visit the 2Wish Cymru website for more information.”