Michael Hirst
Michael's fundraiser for Apple
Fundraising for Neuroblastoma UK
Story
*** 5 December update ***
Thanks to everyone who ran, swam, fried, stewarded, supported, donated money, prizes, expertise and time at the fryathlon.
There are some action shots of the swimming, running and frying in the photo gallery if you click next to Apple's smile in the pic above.
Apple's family are touched by that warmth on a chilly Sunday morning. Great craic for a great cause.
Here are the raffle winners:
• Dinner, bed and breakfast for two at the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel - EMMA MAIR
• Two ready-to-ride lessons or a five-week SUP course, courtesy of Suphubni - SIMON O'CONNOR
• A family photography portraits session, courtesy of Rachel McCarthy - SIMON MARTIN
• A £50 Ivy & Gold voucher, courtesy of Erinn Louise Kerr - ALEX MELLON
• An original Picking up the Pieces artwork, courtesy of Lyn Magill - LUCY DIXON
• A Tropic Hamper, courtesy of Alex Mellon - JAYNE MCCORMACK
• A £20 voucher for the Groomsport Inn or Grace Neill’s - GRACE McLAUGHLIN
Thanks again for all your support for Neuroblastoma UK - and merry Christmas!
Mike
The backstory...
Meet Apple, my super brave niece. In August, shortly before she turned four, Apple was diagnosed with stage four of a very rare cancer, neuroblastoma. She had 14 spots around her body, mainly in her abdomen, neck and skull.
She’s currently undergoing chemo having had major surgery in mid-November to remove most of the tumours. The next few months involve more chemo, radiotherapy and stem cell therapy. She’s on a clinical trial as she, her mum Abby (my sister), dad Uriah and little sister Lula and their medical team throw the kitchen sink at this illness. The aim is for Apple to go to school in September ‘22, cancer free.
Family and friends are fundraising for Neuroblastoma UK, the charity part-funding a clinical trial Apple is on.
Any donations would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Mike