Write a commentA fundraising drive by a Newtownhamilton woman has resulted in over £5K being presented to Motor Neurone Disease Association NI.
Tammy Lines and friend Anne Sleith abseiled down the Europa Hotel in June in support of her husband Stephen who is living with Motor Neurone Disease.
As Tammy says the challenge was intitially daunting "When myself and Anne Sleith (MNDA NI volunteer visitor) arrived it was a bit daunting looking up at the others already coming down the building. Once we got to the top the view of Belfast was amazing and that held my attention for a while whilst we were waiting. Anne was amazing - she abseiled down the building in a flash, much to the delight of her many family members that had turned up to support her. I on the other hand took my time and gave the occasional wave to my husband Stephen, our children and my brother who were also there to support us on the day. We both made it to the bottom and we were ecstatic."
Both families were delighted with their achievements and the generosity of their family and friends that resulted in £5321.24 being raised for the association.
As Tammy remarked "We would like to thank all our friends and family for the donations and the local media for running stories. We would especially like to thank the local businesses in Newtownhamilton, who placed sponsor forms in their businesses in support: Mace Newtownhamilton, Clarke’s Chemist, Kizelle hairdressing, Spinzone, Newtownhamilton Surgery, Little People PreSchool, not forgetting to mention the people and staff of Stephens Day centre, Millview Day Centre Bessbrook and Manse View."
Daughter Daisy’s school, Newtownhamilton Primary School also collected a huge amount of money.
Concluding Tammy added "The MNDA NI is extremely grateful for such a large donation and I can only hope that the money will help other families like us in dealing with the financial side effects of having Motor Neurone Disease."
