2011
Successful Fundraising Events
BHF – ‘Red for Heart’
in February National Heart Month
1. Fundraising Event
All of my painting class students (in Ballymena, Tullygarley, Tamlaght O’Crilly, Casteldawson and Antrim) and my February ‘Painting Workshop’ joined me in ‘Red for Heart’ by wearing red clothing.
The students in all my classes are fantastic people, a ‘great bunch of people’ always willing to have a bit of fun and support a good cause aswell.
A huge thank you to them all for their support.
Money Raised - £111
2. Fundraising Event
There were two competition choices held at our local Galgorm Post Office.
- ‘Choose a Heartthrob’ to win my wee pastel print.
- ‘Win an IPAD’ where a winner will be chosen by BHF.
Big thanks to Roberta and John, the P.O owners.
Money Raised - £66
My Donations
My ‘Colour Fusion’ Pastel Print, one donated to each class winner and to the Post Office winner.
Total Money Raised - £177
Thank you to all!
Visit www.bhf.org.uk/red to read about how easy it is for you to help raise funds for ‘BHF-NI’ |
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Some of my ‘Enjoy Painting’
Students
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Magherafelt & Cookstown
Breast Cancer Support Group
Charity Cause
The Magherafelt & Cookstown Breast Cancer Support Group – was formed in 1995 by Frances Gillespie and Sister Margaret Moore of the ‘Breast Cancer Unit’, then in the Masserene Hospital in Antrim.
Thirty to forty breast cancer survivors and friends meet monthly for friendship and fun, involving group outings and speaker talks on crafts, beauty, flower arranging and more. The group offers support and befriending services for Breast Cancer sufferers, and actively enjoy fundraising in a variety of ways yearly.
Contact the group at 028 79632534. Also visit www.actioncancer.org (N.I Cancer Charity)
Money Raised to Date- £200,000
My Donation
I am very happy to offer this website space for this very worthy story, given to me by ‘Anne’ one of my art students involved with the group. |
Frances Gillespie & friends pictured with Doctors
Mr Whiteside & Mr Gariston
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Shopmobility - Ballymena
‘Beetle Drive’ Fun Evening
Fundraising Event
We hosted our 1st successful ‘Beetle Drive’ for Shopmobility- Ballymena, at Tullygarley Community Centre.
Charity Cause
Shopmobility is a service that provides motorised scooters, wheelchairs and physical assistance to people with mobility difficulties, in cities, towns and shopping centres all over Northern Ireland. In the Ballymena shop you will find Sandra and Liz, and very friendly volunteers ready to help you to enjoy your trip around Ballymena town.
Visit www.shopmobilityni.org or contact the Ballymena branch at Tel: 028 256 38822
My Donation
My Painting Print & this website space
Money Raised - £245 |
(Photo by Hugo McNiece - DPI - Clough)
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‘United Response’ Charity
London Marathon Run by Simon Wood
Fundraising Event
Fellow Co. Antrim, N.I. man ‘Simon Wood’ successfully took on the challenge of running the ‘London Marathon’ to raise funds for the worthy charity ‘United Response’ and is continuing to collect money at www.virginmoneygiving.com. So please help him reach his fundraising target.
Charity Cause
United Response is a national charity that supports people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and physical disabilities to take control of their lives, by coaching people into work, working with families, and providing outreach support, and other activities.
Visit www.unitedresponse.org.uk to learn more.
My Donation
This website space - Well done Simon!
Money Target - £1,500 |
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Cancer Research
‘Beetle Drive’ Fun Evening
Fundraising Event
Beetle Drive held in aid of ‘Cancer Research UK’ at Tullygarley Community Centre.
Charity Cause
Cancer Research UK – All this money raised is going towards all the wonderful research and new cures being discovered all the time.
So visit the website to read about all the great work the charity does- www.cancerresearchuk.org
My Donation
My Painting Print & this website space
Money Raised - £268 |
(Photo by Hugo McNiece - DPI - Clough)
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H.U.G – Youth Homeless
‘Beetle Drive’ Fun Evening
Fundraising Event
Beetle Drive held in aid of ‘H.U.G’ at Tullygarley Community Centre.
Charity Cause
H.U.G – Youth Homeless – Based in Co. Antrim, this great cause helps young homeless people get settled and live a happy life.
You can contact Elizabeth and her team from the cause, who works tirelessly for this very needy group of young people, at- Tel. 028 9442 6136 or email at- Elizabeth.Rainey@northerntrust.hscni.net
My Donation
My Painting Print & this website space
Money Raised - £350 |
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Stories Coming Soon –
- Chest Heart and Stroke’ Story - Portrush
- ‘Kidney Research NI’ Story - Ballycastle
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