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£1,160
raised of £500 target by 45 supporters

    Weʼve raised £1,160 to support St Patrick's College School Aid Romania Fund

    Maghera
    Funded on Saturday, 14th April 2018

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    Each year, a group of pupils travel from St Patrick's College, Maghera, to Romania to deliver aid to orphanages and care homes. The deprivation in Romania is well known and the school has worked hard over many years to provide meaningful assistance while providing the students with experience of helping others less fortunate than themselves. The students' families cover all of the expenses associated with travel and accommodation which means that all of the money raised goes directly to those in need.

    The students work collectively and individually to raise as much money as possible through all kinds of fundraising events. Across South Derry, quiz nights, coffee mornings and discos are being held to make sure that the students have as much money as possible to bring to Romania.

    Some of the fund raising activities are more novel. Sarah, having been born in Co Fermanagh, has decided to drive her father's vintage tractor from the Erne Hospital in Enniskillen to St Patrick's College in Maghera, a distance of of almost 60 miles. That's a long way to go on a tractor with no cab and a top speed of 12 mph! Any support for Sarah will be greatly appreciated.

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    • Gary Connolly6 years ago
      Gary Connolly

      Gary Connolly

      6 years ago

      Well, folks, it's all over bar the shouting. 57 miles done today with only one slight technical hitch. The 63 year old tractor performed impecably but we had an issue with the support vehicle which meant a diversion before we reached the school. We'll go there tomorrow and get the photos at the finishing line (although I'm not sure that Sarah is that keen to "saddle up" again). Support has been overwhelming - particular thanks to the lady who passed us on the road only to flag us down further along to give Sarah £20! Thanks again.

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    • Gary Connolly6 years ago
      Gary Connolly

      Gary Connolly

      6 years ago

      Trailer - check Tractor - check TVO - check Flask -check Cushion - check Ready for the off in the morning!

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    45

    • Mervyn Adams

      Mervyn Adams

      Jan 12, 2018

      Well done. That tractors too shines. Needs some muck on it.

      £50.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jan 9, 2018

      £20.00

    • Mary O'Malley

      Mary O'Malley

      Jan 9, 2018

      Sorry this is so late Sarah. Well done and good on you working with a great cause.

      £30.00

    • jim  caplis

      jim caplis

      Jan 9, 2018

      Well Done Sarah!

      £20.00

    • cera slevin

      cera slevin

      Jan 9, 2018

      Well done

      £50.00

    • Claire and Mick

      Claire and Mick

      Jan 6, 2018

      Well done Sarah!!

      £30.00

    • Pat McNamee

      Pat McNamee

      Jan 6, 2018

      Well done.

      £20.00

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