A NI woman is raising awareness and funds for those affected by postpartum psychosis in memory of her "beautiful friend".
Claire Tennyson plans to run the Half Marathon in Hillsborough this July after the passing of her friend Orlaith Quinn in October 2018.
The 33-year-old mum from Dunmurry died two days after she gave birth to her third child.
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Donations to Claire's fundraiser in memory of Orlaith will go to Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP).
APP say: "Action on Postpartum Psychosis supports women and families affected by Postpartum Psychosis (PP) across the UK. We provide information and peer support, facilitate research into PP, raise awareness of this rare yet severe postnatal mental illness and campaign for improved services."
On Claire's JustGiving fundraising page, she said: "[Orlaith] would have turned 38 on 29th April.
"This October will mark five years since she left us.
"In July, I plan to run the Half Marathon in Hillsborough to raise money for Action on Post Partum (APP) in her memory.
"Orlaith was charismatic, compassionate, fiercely loyal, full of sass and an absolute stunner.
"There are people in life you instantly connect with, and for me, she was one of them."
The Lisburn woman added: "An inquest found Orlaith’s death was ‘both foreseeable and preventable’ and in her concluding remarks, Coroner Maria Dougan called for a Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) to be established in Northern Ireland...
"In the absence of a functioning Executive, the possibility of this being developed in the near future is slim however APP continue to do all they can to push for reform.
"In that context, I want to raise money for this very worthwhile charity to assist the support they give mothers, mothers-to-be and mothers yet to come.
"The biggest honour of my life is being ‘Mummy’ and for the privilege to have been so cruelly cut short for Orlaith, and her children, is heartbreaking.
"So please donate if you can, share to raise awareness, and most importantly of all spare a thought for Orlaith. She is missed."
The 37-year-old continued: "The main thing is to raise awareness of this terrible illness and to get people talking about it.
"Orlaith’s death was one too many and if my fundraising efforts can help someone else then that can only be a good thing."
Nearly £1,400 has been raised to date. To donate to the fundraiser, CLICK HERE.
For info on Action on Postpartum Psychosis' Peer Support, CLICK HERE.
Anyone who needs to talk to someone about mental health issues can call the Samaritans on 116123 or Lifeline on 0808 808 8000.
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