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Island invited to 'Go Bright for Cruse' today

People encouraged to dress brightly to raise awareness

The Isle of Man is being asked to 'Go Bright for Cruse' today.

The idea is to wear the brightest clothes you have to raise awareness and money for the charity, which supports people through their grief.

It's also hoped the UK wide initiative will get people talking about death, which can still be a taboo subject.

Gill Skinner works with young people who've lost someone close to them, in a project called Cruz Kids.

She says for children, talking about what's happened with people who understand can be very helpful:

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