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So proud of my son
kingfisherblue
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My son is twelve and decided that he wanted to raise money for a small group that we belong to. The group supports disabled children and their siblings, giving them a social life - often a difficult task, especially when you are a single parent!
Tonight, my youngest son held a tombola at a school concert. He asked friends for donations and managed to get quite a variety of items. The money was split between our group and the charity that his 'house' at school supports. the charity takes disabled children to Lourdes.
He raised £56, so that's £28 each
I'm proud that he has raised some money, but I'm more proud that he has considered the fact that the groups need money to operate and to provide the services that they do. It isn't easy for him at times, having a brother with multiple disabilities, but this shows that even when they argue, he does care.
Tonight, my youngest son held a tombola at a school concert. He asked friends for donations and managed to get quite a variety of items. The money was split between our group and the charity that his 'house' at school supports. the charity takes disabled children to Lourdes.
He raised £56, so that's £28 each
I'm proud that he has raised some money, but I'm more proud that he has considered the fact that the groups need money to operate and to provide the services that they do. It isn't easy for him at times, having a brother with multiple disabilities, but this shows that even when they argue, he does care.
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Good for him! It's nice to get a good news story.
One of our local radio presenters has a "hats off to humanity" spot to give stories like this a wider audience. There are a lot of good people out there but their actions aren't usually considered newsworthy.0 -
Good for him! I bet you had tears in your eyes! I would be so proud too! congratulations to your son - please pass it on!
and congratulations to you as parent too - Youve obviously 'raised him right'!
well done!0 -
Cant help but agree with everyone else, bless him
:T:Tmake the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
and we will never, ever return.0 -
This touched my heart. Many years ago I set up a club for children with special needs siblings. Well done to your son. You must be very proud. God bless you and your family x0
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thats good well done to himReplies to posts are always welcome, If I have made a mistake in the post, I am human, tell me nicely and it will be corrected. If your reply cannot be nice, has an underlying issue, or you believe that you are God, please post in another forum. Thank you0
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What a kind hearted boy you've got. Well done him! xx1,2 & 5p: Christmas day food £9.31
10 & 20p: misc savings £2.70
50p: Christmas presents £3.50
£2: holidays £2.000 -
Believe me, he will do well in life, he understands, you see.
Bless his little cotton socks.......................make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
and we will never, ever return.0 -
That is really brilliant, well done your son
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How lovely to read this. 0
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Makes a refreshing change to the me me me stories we normally here about young folk. Very well done young man and to mammy too, for raising such a caring human being! :T0
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