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We are nine sisters from Northern Ireland who have come together, from three continents, to run the Flora London Marathon 2005 in support of Childhood First. We enjoyed a happy and loving childhood and were drawn to run the London Marathon on behalf of this small children's charity in order to help children less fortunate than ourselves.
Childhood First, (Patron, the Right Honourable Lord Woolf, the Lord Chief Justice), aims to relieve the suffering of abused, neglected and disturbed children and young people through intense therapeutic programmes of integrated care, treatment and education in both residential and outreach projects. We want to play our part in helping provide them with the skills and self-confidence they need to move into the wider community with a sense of purpose and self-respect; put their troubled pasts behind them and go on to lead successful, productive and happy lives.
To do this we need your help and support...
Training has begun! We are currently pounding the pavements of New York, Hong Kong, London, Dublin and Portstewart. Unfortunately, in the first few weeks of training, Margaret, one of our best athletes, has been forced to withdraw from running due to a knee injury, but remains on board to support our fundraising efforts. In this, the first recorded attempt by such a large number of sisters to run the marathon, we hope to create a London Marathon record for participating sisters.
We really want to make a difference to the lives of these vulnerable children and young people, but cannot do it without your help. No contribution is too small, so please help us now..... Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Childhood First will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. You may support us as a team or individually by mentioning the sister of your choice when you make your donation (sibling rivalry!!) Thank you so much for visiting our website. Please join us in making a difference to the lives of these children by supporting us in our Marathon run, and, through us, Childhood First. Antoinette, Catherine, Margaret, Lisa, Marthena, Carmel, Francesca, Olivia and Marian Lucia McWilliams. Offline Sponsors: We acknowledge, with deep gratitude, our first offline sponsorship cheque, £2000, from Malachy Toal, Site Manager, St Inns of Moira, on behalf of Whitemountain (Construction) Ltd., Northern Ireland. Whitemountain (Construction) Ltd £2000.00
We are nine sisters from Northern Ireland who have come together, from three continents, to run the Flora London Marathon 2005 in support of Childhood First. We enjoyed a happy and loving childhood and were drawn to run the London Marathon on behalf of this small children's charity in order to help children less fortunate than ourselves.
Childhood First, (Patron, the Right Honourable Lord Woolf, the Lord Chief Justice), aims to relieve the suffering of abused, neglected and disturbed children and young people through intense therapeutic programmes of integrated care, treatment and education in both residential and outreach projects. We want to play our part in helping provide them with the skills and self-confidence they need to move into the wider community with a sense of purpose and self-respect; put their troubled pasts behind them and go on to lead successful, productive and happy lives.
To do this we need your help and support...
Training has begun! We are currently pounding the pavements of New York, Hong Kong, London, Dublin and Portstewart. Unfortunately, in the first few weeks of training, Margaret, one of our best athletes, has been forced to withdraw from running due to a knee injury, but remains on board to support our fundraising efforts. In this, the first recorded attempt by such a large number of sisters to run the marathon, we hope to create a London Marathon record for participating sisters.
We really want to make a difference to the lives of these vulnerable children and young people, but cannot do it without your help. No contribution is too small, so please help us now..... Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Childhood First will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. You may support us as a team or individually by mentioning the sister of your choice when you make your donation (sibling rivalry!!) Thank you so much for visiting our website. Please join us in making a difference to the lives of these children by supporting us in our Marathon run, and, through us, Childhood First. Antoinette, Catherine, Margaret, Lisa, Marthena, Carmel, Francesca, Olivia and Marian Lucia McWilliams. Offline Sponsors: We acknowledge, with deep gratitude, our first offline sponsorship cheque, £2000, from Malachy Toal, Site Manager, St Inns of Moira, on behalf of Whitemountain (Construction) Ltd., Northern Ireland. Whitemountain (Construction) Ltd £2000.00