Keith and Danielle’s fund raiser for Feileacain

A DuNDALK couple who lost their son in 2021 are fundraising for a charity called Feileacain which helps families all over Ireland who have lost babies.

Keith Morris and Danielle McKeown from Bothar na Feirme on the Blackrock Road were devastated when they lost their son, Logan, on February 1, 2021.

“Danielle was 31 weeks pregnant when she woke up in bad pain. We went to our Lady of Lourdes hospital, Drogheda and sadly the medical team there said that the baby was already dead by the time we got to the hospital,” said Keith.

“they did a Covid-19 test on Danielle and it came back positive. She had been feeling a bit run down that week but thought no more if it.

“Danielle went into labour and Logan made an appearance just after 8pm. they asked if we wanted an autopsy to find out what had happened.”

Keith added: “We said we would like an autopsy and went home and got Logan back a few days later.

“We buried him in Dowdallshill with Danielle’s younger sister. We had to wait around 11 to 12 weeks for the results of the autopsy.

“Danielle had Covid-19 and it got into the placenta and stopped the blood flow. We went through a lot but thankfully we have since had good news.” he continued: “We have a little girl called tia now. She was born on April 5, 2022 so she is just over a year old.

“on the day we lost Logan, a bereavement nurse sat us down and told us about the charity called Feileacain and what they do with bereaved parents.

“then I saw a notice on Facebook about a Feileacain charity soccer match for Dads who have lost at least one child.” every father who plays in the match will be presented with a jersey that has their child’s name on the back of jersey before the match and this is the jersey they wear in the match.

Keith has been selected to play in the charity match which is due to take place in Irishtown stadium on Saturday, June 17.

“It’s a big family fun day and everyone is invited to it. the aim of the match is to raise funds for the charity so if anybody would like to donate,” said Keith.

“I have sponsor cards and all money raised through sponsor cards and on the day of the match will go directly to the charity.”

For more information visit Féileacáin - the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland (feileacain.ie) or to donate contact Keith on 085-1763190.

Keith works at Global tyres on the Ramparts and passers-by can drop in to donate in cash and fill in details on sponsor cards.