The following NIPA affiliated Leagues have nominated the following charities for their annual fundraising
LARNE & DISTRICT (Sponsored by the Q-CLUB)
THE FINLAY SPIERS APPEAL
Finlay is a 6 year old local lad who has Dystonic Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy. Finlay is unable to speak, is confined to a wheelchair and also suffers from Epilepsy and Clones a form of muscular spasm.
In the photo Finlay pictured with his mum Karen
Larne League will also make a donation to the Northern Ireland Learning Difficulties Pool section
CARRICK & DISTRICT (Sponsored by CITY AIR EXPRESS)THE MICHELLE PEACOCK FOUNDATION
Michelle Peacock fought cancer bravely for six years having been diagnosed with a rare form of cervical cancer at just 11 years old. Michelle sadly lost her battle to cervical cancer on the 27th Feb 2013 aged 17. Michelle had grown into an extra ordinary young woman, winning many awards during her fight against Cancer whilst also trying to raise awareness. One of her proudest moments was when she won the silver Medal in the world renowned Pramerica awards for writing her book `Time To Take My Life Back`,to try and help others coping with the disease,to stay postive and to keep fighting.
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