There is never a right or easy time to lose loved ones. But it can be especially difficult at this time of year, when we come together to celebrate Christmas and we look around missing those who are no longer present.

The Virtual Tree of Remembrance let’s us write a personal message to those we’ve lost and it will then be placed on the Christmas Tree at Foyleside from 16 December . The virtual Tree is for those of you who are living around the world or for people that can’t make it to the main tree for various reasons. And still want to be part of it.

You just make a donation no matter how small which will go directly to both charities HURT, Have Your Tomorrowsand Aware NI to help fund essential services over the festive period.