The family of a Co Tyrone schoolgirl who died in tragic circumstances has urged anyone who finds themselves in her position, to seek out help and support.
Shania McAshee, from Killyclogher passed away at Royal Belfast Children's Hospital in January 2021 after spending a number of days on life support.
Her family then made the "difficult but rewarding" decision to donate her organs, and in doing so, saved the lives of four people.
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To mark what would have been Shania's 13th Birthday this month, the family is taking part in the Darkness into Light walk on Saturday, May 7 in Loughmacrory raising funds for suicide prevention charity Pieta.
Shania's older sister Danielle and mum Bronagh said they want people to reach out and speak to their loved ones or anyone if they find themselves in crisis.
Danielle said: "Shania was only 11 when the angels guided her to heaven, 11 years of precious memories but there should have been more.
"She was a bubbly, outgoing girl that would have spoken and done anything for anybody.
"But unfortunately her mental health got the better of her, so this is why I as her big sister want to support this charity, to try and support other people struggling with their mental health. To get others the help and support that they may need and so that they can feel that they can speak up. The fight may be hard at the time but there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
"So please, please, please speak to your loved ones and ask how they are feeling, it's time to talk about mental health and break the stigma."
Danielle told MyTyrone she finds it difficult to think of the things her sister, a Year 8 pupil at Drumragh Integrated College, Omagh, will miss out on as she would have turned a teenager this month.
"It's the little things you miss the most, my kids still talk about Shania and we make sure every night we say night night to her.
"I look at kids now at age 13, getting ready for their first discos getting all dressed up just coming into their teenage years and Shania never got that far.
"I remember she said when talked about being old enough to go to her first disco she wanted me to put fake tan and makeup on her and do her hair the way I do mine, but I never got to do that.
"So for other families out there no matter what age they are mental health is a big issue and we need to try to support as many people as we can."
"I always thought Shania would ring or message me if anything was wrong. Only that one night I think was heat of the moment, I know Shania definitely didn't mean for it to go that far, but for young girl her age, they really don't know the consequences.
"If anyone else finds themselves in that position, there is help and you are loved and if you are feeling that low, please talk to someone, family, a friend or the many helplines out there."
If you would like to contribute to the family's fundraising in memory of Shania you can CLICK HERE.
If you have been affected by any of the issues in this story, contact the Samaritans on 116123 or Lifeline on 0808 808 8000. Childline is available for young people on 0800 1111 or at childline.org.uk.
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