€5 advance tickets; €7 on the door. Raffle prizes.
Caitlin Rose (granddaughter of Diarmuid Breatnach), was born
prematurely with cerebral palsy, a condition which causes the muscles
and tendons in her legs to be in a state of permanent tension. She has
been accepted for an SDR (Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy) operation in the
USA this year to help overcome this condition and she will need a
substantial programme of physiotherapy if she is to walk normally.
Caitlin Rose Ford lives with her mother Sorcha, fat
her
Irwin and brother Kian in London. She's a lively, intelligent and
sometimes mischievous four year-old (birthday in July) who sways
rhythmically to dance music and who has learned to ride a bicycle (with
stabilisers) – but she still can’t walk more than a few steps unaided.
CAITLIN WANTS TO DANCE!
Caitlin is very determined. When not much older than two years old,
she was tottering across the living room, throwing herself in a rush
from one piece of furniture to the next. With your help, Caitlin Rose
will be able to not only walk unaided but maybe to dance.
This
fund-raising effort in Ireland is organised by her grandfather, Diarmuid
Breatnach, with the help of family and friends. You can see Caitlin
Rose on video and information on her condition, along with updates on
her progress, a local newspaper article etc. on www.caitlinroseford.com
Donations may be made on-line through Paypal on that site and
arrangements made to donate directly (avoiding the 3.4% charge) also at a
link on that site.
[YOU CAN FOLLOW THIS EVENT ON FACEBOOK BY ENTERING "traditional music fundraiser for caitlin rose" in your search box on FB.]