Slieve Donard…on May Day!
Here are a few of my favourites from the sponsored walk at Slieve Donard, in the Mourne Mountains…organised by my friends/companions for Kili, raising funds for the BCFC Academy in Kenya.
As you can see, we had a fantastic day…the weather simply could not have been better!
Thirsty work on the way up…and a well deserved rest at the top for the crowd from Aughnacloy!
Four of us just couldn’t resist the lure of another peak, when we had come so far, and had to take in Slieve Commedagh (767m), which is beside Donard (850m). This was a great addition to the day, and a chance to use the self-timer 
That is Slieve Donard in the background.
Another great day was had by all who came, very memorable and enjoyable (although there were a few stiff legs the next day…or two!)
Bed Push…Grand Total!
Well the people of my local town really shone on Saturday, with their outstanding generosity to the appeal.
With many thanks to my very enthusiastic, and hard-working team of helpers (a few of whom who were not caught on camera), and a huge vote of appreciation to all who passed through the town, and gave so generously….we raised a fantastic £3,927…(which was then made up to £3,936!)
As if that wasn’t good enough…two individuals, separately, and unknown to each other, wanted us to reach the £4,000 mark! Resulting in a Grand Total of £4,075!
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the manager of Tesco’s, Ballymoney, who gave permission to collect there, and our baby-sitters who looked after Jed and Kezia so well !
Looks like I’ll have to stretch my original target of £4,000! Fantastic!
The Morning of the Bed Push is Here!
Well, after feeling not a little nervousness, for the last few days….the day is here! This is my first major event, and I really want it to go well.
I got some encouragement from God this morning, when I read today’s daily reading, from a little calendar in our living room. I felt I should share it with you.
Isaiah ch 45 v 2&3
2 I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron:
3 And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.
I will keep you posted!
Bed Push around Ballymoney!
This Saturday (23rd Feb) is the date arranged for my Bed Push around the streets of Ballymoney! Hopefully the weather will be fine for it, and the cause of the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice will be raised before the people of the Borough once more.
As I have said before, the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice is an extraordinary place, totally funded by public donation. It really does a wonderful work, not just for the patients, but for whole families. The way they took our other two children under their wing, entertaining and helping them, was fantastic…it really was a “Home from Home”. Lofty, the resident rabbit, is still remembered fondly!
If we can help raise public awareness, about the Hospice, while raising some money for them at the same time, we will have a successful day.
If any of you (the readers) are in the vicinity, please give us a wave, or honk your horn, to cheer us on! 
Planning Bed-Pushes!
I am planning a few fundraising “bed-pushes” in local towns, for the early part of next year. The applications must be made well in advance, to have a better chance of choosing the dates. These should be great fun, and the local people always shine with generosity, so these events should help greatly with reaching the target.
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