The Trustees of Glasnevin Cemetery invited families to the Lighting of the Christmas Tree erected at the Angles Graves.Fr. Michael Shiels P.P. from St. Nicholas of Myra Church, Francis Street opened the short ceremony with a few words of prayer and reflection. Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr. John Green, Chief Executive, Mr. George Mr. Cullough and Grounds Manger, Philip Ryan were there to welcome families.Small gifts were given out to be placed on the tree or taken home and everyone lit a candle and placed it around the tree.We all listened to Silent Night and shed a tear. It was beautiful and thanks to the Management and Staff of Glasnevin Cemetery for giving us the opportunity to be there and take part. The tree looked lovely and everyone seemed to be very appreciative of the welcome gesture from Glasnevin Management.Parents and Families gather for the lighting of the Christmas Tree at the Angles graves in Glasnevin CemeteryJimmy PurdyGrace Kelly

These couple of photos were taken just after I completed the Amsterdam Marathon. I had a wonderful time and am absolutely delighted with the response to my fundraising efforts as I've now raised ?1,630 through www.mycharity.ie I raised the money to thank you for all the help and support you gave my brother, Barry Chapman and his wife, Sarah Chapman, when Baby Dylan was stillborn last year. It's a fantastic charity and I'm really pleased to be able to do something positive for Barry and Sarah as it's very diffi cult to know how to help them in their loss.Thanks for all your help.Linda ChapmanAuntie Linda completes the Amsterdam Marathon in memory of her nephew, Dylan ChapmanPatrick Buckland from Waterford completed the Dublin City Marathon 2009 in memory of Annah and raised ?350.Jacqueline Flavin raised ? 8,252.50 Munster Express/Caulfi eld's 10K Fun Run in memory of her nephew Conor Flavin who died on 21st June 2009 aged 19 days old.Gabriele Moran, family and friends completed a 9mile walk around Atlantic Drive Donegal in memory of Charlotte Aquino-McLaughlin raised ?250Maria Fleming ran the half marathon in Achill in memory of Eve Elizabeth Nolan and raised ?100Other Athleticachievements in memory of ~ Our thanks to everyone who participated in all of these events in aid of ISANDS. We are aware of how wonderful it is to take part in something like a Marathon or other sporting events in memory of these special children who inspire us. We also appreciate that you choose to raise sponsorship for and awareness of ISANDS. Very many thanks to all your family, friends and colleagues for their support and generousity.Mary Ryan, National Fundraising Offi cer, ISANDS isands newsletter34