May 3rd, 2010
This year’s charity challenge took place on the 25th of April. Nine teams of four set out on this gruelling run, row & cycle. Spirits were high before the teams set off, a few kind words of encouragement & indeed a few pranks as one girls team decided to “jock” the opposing boys team member before they set off! The poor lad took off & kept pulling up his shorts almost to chest hight, just to be sure they weren’t going anywhere this time.
The run around Wexford town hill’s seemed to go down well as most past the first hurdle with rosey red cheeks, before hopping into the boat & setting off on the row under Wexford bridge & back around to yanky slip. As the boats came in it was a mixture of go, go, go, & I don’t want to get too wet. As one team member from Limerick hopped out of the boat & then got dunked but still came in with a big smile, as everyone tried to hold their laughter in!
The Bridges brothers & one other stormed through the run & row. Not showing any signs of their age, as it would probably accumalte to more than your weekly dole! They burst off on their bikes & even though one bridges had their thigh muscle give in they still came in second place. The winners from Enniscorthy Edermines rowing club powered their way throughout the challenge keeping a consistant pace & each taking the lead at different points in the run, row or cycle.
The spectacle on the day was truely something for the on-looker or indeed the amateur photographer, especially the row with all the boats taking different lines, the power & flow needed for these small boats to speed across the Slaney.
All this was of course for a good cause in the end, the jokes, the banter, the sweat & thankfully no tears! Was in aid of the Tracie Lawlor Trust for Cystic Fibrosis. All monies raised will go towards research & to help Cf patients in Wexford & the SouthEast. A special thanks to Richie, Victor & Paul Bridges for their work again this year. Thanks to Ferrycaraigh rowing club & to all those who took part hopefully see you again next year for round 3!
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May 1st, 2010
We organized a fundraiser in the Stand Pub Roscrea Co. Tipperary on the 16th of April 2010. It consisted of five people getting their head shaved, 3 lads & 2 girls took part. A man who hadn’t shaved his beard in 22 years also decided to give up his hair & go bare for a great cause! On the night there was spot prizes & a signed Tipp. jersey was auctioned. There was fun, music & lots of laugh’s in what ended up as a chilly night for those with bare heads or chins!
In the end it was a fantastic night in our local pub, with all our family & friends that I would like to thank very much for their help & thanks to those who attended & took part. Much needed money was raised for Cystic Fibrosis patients in the South East in what was a very enjoyable night! Pictures to come soon!! 
Tags: CF Ireland, CF wexford, Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic fibrosis Ireland, in aid of TLT, Roscrea CF, Roscrea head shave, Stand Pub, Tipp head shave, TLT4CF, Tracie Lawlor Trust for Cystic Fibrosis
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March 10th, 2010
Sunday the seventh of March saw the first TLT Tea Party (of many we hope) held in the Sky and the Ground, South Main Street, Wexford. There was a lovely buzz in the side bar as an amazing array of cupcakes, cookies and cakes in all shapes, sizes and colour combinations were donated by the numerous guests.
Young and old enjoyed the free treats with tea, coffee or cocoa and music by popular local artist Anne Nagel, who’s sunny tunes matched the spring sunshine streaming in from the courtyard doors. The party went on well into the afternoon with a raffle and the announcement of Cupcake Queen which was scooped by Liz O’ Connor and daughter Ava!
Finally I would like to thank all the local businesses including Sam McCauley Chemist, The Wexford Book Centre, DV8, Boggan’s Bar Kilmuckridge, Windmill Therapeutic Centre and Ballyvaldon Nursery who donated prizes. Most of all, a big thank you goes to all the lovely people who donated so generously on the day, both their money and their creative baking.
Tags: CF Ireland, CF wexford, cookies, cupcakes, Cystic Fibrosis, Fundraising events, in aid of TLT, tea party, TLT4CF, Tracie Lawlor Trust for Cystic Fibrosis
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