Charity launched after Ayrshire woman's tragic death receives incredible cash boost

A charity set up following the tragic suicide of a young Ayrshire woman has just received a wonderful cash boost.

Megan’s Space was set up by the Copeland family of Irvine following the death of their daughter Megan, 20, in 2019.

The charity aims to get people talking about all aspects of mental health as well as providing support to young people who are not in a position to support their own therapy and recovery.

Megan’s mother Jenny said: “When we are experiencing challenges we don’t all need professional help or interventions and it is important to acknowledge the role family, friends, schools and community play in our well-being and recovery, however many young people do need help.

“Since we started in October 2019 we have provided 40 support packages to young people.

“We know we have probably collaborated in the prevention of at least 10 suicides. And we know we have assisted many more of our clients rediscover joy and hope in their lives.”

Earlier this month saw World Mental Health Day and the theme was mental health equality for all.

A fundraising meal celebrating Megan’s Space July Memorial Month’s achievements was held at Tom Hunter’s West Coast Accelerators premises in Dundonald.

Catered by local events management company Velvet Cuisine the event raised almost £1000.

Megan's Space merch team hand over the cheque for £12,400 to Rob and Jenny Copeland which was raised by a series of activities held throughout July marking what would have been Megan’s 22nd birthday. (Submitted/Irvine Herald)

At this event Megan’s parents Jenny and Rob, also received a cheque for £12,400 from the Megan’s Space Merch team, Rebecca Black, Bethany Alexandra and Stephanie Sharp, for the charity.

This donation represented the funds raised by a series of activities held throughout July marking what would have been Megan’s 22nd birthday.

They included a Pixels Café quiz, 30000 step challenges, car boot sale, and a mountain challenge.

In addition Brittany Flood raised £1500 doing the West Highland Way and John Wilkings added an additional £2000 from his skydive in Spain.

Rob and Jenny would like to thank everyone for their 'amazing' efforts for the charity.

Some of the youngest members of the fundraising team for Megan's Space (Submitted/Irvine Herald)

Rob, who is the chair of Megan’s Space, said: “We have achieved so much, but we can do more.

"So if you know of a young person who needs support you can access this by sending us a private message on our Megan’s Space Facebook page, all messages are totally confidential.”
If you would like to get involved or support the charity, please email Rob Copeland on rob@megansspace.com
You can also donate to the charity by BACS transfer to Megan’s Space, Sort code: 831727, account number: 00698155.

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