The Youghal Cycling Club were delighted to present the fundraising cheque to the Keith Phelan Appeal recently. The charity fundraiser cycle from Youghal to Castlemartyr was held last October. The funds will aid local boy Keith Phelan from Raheen Park, who suffers from Cerebral Palsy, to travel to Germany for an operation, in the hope that it will improve his quality of life. Photo: www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com

The Phelans are attempting to raise enough money to bring Keith to the XCell-Center Dusseldorf, Germany where they believe he could benefit from stem cell treatment. Following inquiries to the centre they were informed that Keith had a number of options: surgical or lumber puncture (where cells are withdrawn from the hip bone marrow, good cells are retained in the lab where they regenerate and are reinserted by lumber puncture). It takes five days to complete the procedure.

An account for the fund has been set up through the Allied Irish Bank and the family is already busy planning ways to make the campaign successful.

To donate to the fund: Sort Code: 93-43-05, Acc. No.: 05841087. To contact to assist in fundraising or organise events, contact: 024-20843.

A great night had by all who “walked the line” to the Mall Arts Centre. John Schmid was in top class form as he sang his way into the hearts of all those in the audience! Practically everyone joined in the chorus of “Ring of Fire” and in between songs, John gave insights into Johnny Cash’s life and background to his songs.

John’s latest album was recorded at the Cash Cabin and John told us that there is a vault that contains enough material to keep a recording studio busy for the next 10 years! However, the evening belonged to Keith Phelan (the main beneficiary of the concert) and John got to meet Keith (and his parents) before the concert started! Conversations, craic and laughter flowed on in the foyer of the MAC after the event and signs are if John returns to Youghal in 2012, people will be delighted to come and hear him again! Till the next time, we “walk the line”.

Following the recent launch of the Keith Phelan Appeal a group of local ladies decided to the kick start the campaign and help in the fundraising activities for Keith and what better way than by participated in the Evening Echo Women’s Mini – Marathon in Cork last Sunday, 26th September. Report: Michael Twomey Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com
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The Phelan family from Raheen Park, Youghal, have launched a campaign to raise funds to sent their 11 year old son, Keith, who suffers from Cerebral Palsy, for an operation in Germany, in the hope that it will improve their son’s quality of life.

The Phelans are attempting to raise enough money to bring Keith to the XCell-Center Dusseldorf, Germany where they believe he could benefit from stem cell treatment. Following inquiries to the centre they were informed that Keith had a number of options: surgical or lumber puncture (where cells are withdrawn from the hip bone marrow, good cells are retained in the lab where they regenerate and are reinserted by lumber puncture). It takes five days to complete the procedure.

An account for the fund has been set up through the Allied Irish Bank and the family is already busy planning ways to make the campaign successful. “We are hoping that people can donate directly, help us with our own fundraising or hold events themselves.” Tony said.

Youghal Credit Union has already supported the fund and should be one of the many agencies in the town to lend its weight to the campaign. No certainties have been given by the XCell-Center about the degree of change that might result from the treatment, or indeed how quickly the signs of improvement will begin to show. That won’t stop the family from trying everything for Keith. “There are no guarantees that the treatment will work or what way Keith might progress. Anything at all that could change one of these things would be great,” Tony added. If Keith’s positive demeanour and welcoming smile is anything to go by then he has every chance of success.

One small step for Keith could be one giant leap for his family.

To donate to the fund: Sort Code: 93-43-05, Acc. No.: 05841087. To contact to assist in fundraising or organise events, contact: 024-20843.

Cork Women’s Mini Marathon 2009 Photo Gallery
Sunday 27th September

The 2009 Evening Echo Cork Women’s Mini Marathon took place today Sunday, September 27th in Cork City centre at 1pm. The event is one of the biggest sporting participation events outside of Dublin and attracts women of all ages and abilities.
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The mini-marathon started on Centre Park Road and continued along the River Lee to the Marina, Blackrock Road, Maryville Road and finished at Kennedy Park.The race is 4 miles long and course details are available on www.corkminimarathon.com. All finishers received a commemorative medallion. The event raises a substantial amount of money for local and national charities.
The event is organised by the Cork County Athletics Board on a voluntary basis and all profits go to the promotion and development of athletics in Cork.
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