Ellie and Cameron Armstrong are our niece and nephew. Sadly in 2014 both were diagnosed with cancer six months apart. Both passed away in 2015 three months apart.

Angela and Paul Armstrong have decided to fund raise in their memory. The money they hope to raise will go to the Ellie and Cameron Armstrong INVICTUS MANEO Fund at their school, St Thomas of Aquins. The fund aims to encourage children who may excel in sports to partake in projects out with the school and their community. But also to encourage children who face adversity to be recognised and supported in ways that necessarily may not be available to them without financial support. This lasting legacy is solely funded by donations.

Angela along with her colleagues Amanda Carrie and Katie Gibb all from Hair by Angela Jane
are undertaking a Skydive on April 16th. Paul meanwhile is running the London Marathon on April 23rd. All are hoping to raise money for the fund set up at St Thomas' in honour of Ellie and Cameron.

Despite everything they faced, Ellie and Cameron refused to feel sorry for themselves. Their strength was a symbol of their family motto:
INVICTUS MANEO (I remain unvanquished).

Even though Ellie and Cameron led very short lives they had a positive impact on everyone they encountered.

Their memory should be a shining example to all and that we should always strive to do our best and see the best in others.

If you retain hope and give your all in the face of adversity, just like Ellie and Cameron, then you can truly say INVICTUS MANEO!