Buy rose for a solitary, lonely child
The floral display marked the start of Rose Week, the annual fundraising campaign for the Irish Society for Autism, which runs until October 13.
Every year, 100 new cases of autism come to light. People with autism suffer from a devastating life-long mental disorder, locked into a world of their own, unable to express their own ideas and emotions. “The condition affects their ability to interpret and understand words, gestures, numbers, signs and even love,” said Rose Week co-ordinator Seán Prunty.
