Katie’s Corner June 2011

Recently our friend Carolyn donated nearly 200 cards and cross stitch items for us to sell to raise money for Impact Young Heroes. My sister had told us about a table top sale they were holding at my Nephews school, and luckily we managed to get a last minute table, we never do things by […]

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Katie’s Christmas Corner 2010

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all!  I hope you enjoy my Christmas quiz. What is the Irish custom of “feeding the wren” or “hunting the wren” on December 26th? A) Taking one’s in-laws out to dinner B) Carrying a wren door to door, to collect money for charity C) Leaving a […]

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Katie’s Corner October 2010

Trick or treat? Spider web and ghost buns Ingredients; 100g/4oz Margarine 100g/4oz Caster Sugar 2 Medium eggs 100g/4oz Self raising flour Bun cases To decorate; Icing sugar Red and yellow food colouring Black writing icing Mini marshmallows Heat oven to 190C, cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.  Beat in eggs one at a […]

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Katie’s Corner September 2010

Before I was diagnosed with Bone Cancer in February 2007, my life was like any other 21 year olds, I was working as a home care assistant, lived independently and was self sufficient.  I had no idea of the effect treatment would have or the disability the cancer would leave me with, luckily I had […]

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Katies Corner July 2010

Through my treatment there were a lot of tough times, but also some good ones too, this is thanks to charities like Impact Young Heroes who support young people with cancer and people like you who fundraise and donate to make a BIG difference to help young people with cancer enjoy their good days through […]

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Katies Corner June 2010

Summer is here at last Three quick and easy puddings! In preparation for my Dad’s special birthday next month me and my Mum have hunted out our favourite recipes for the family barbecue. We hope that the weather is good and you enjoy these desserts as much as we do!  J Easy peasy cheesecake Base: […]

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Katie’s Corner May 2010

Impact Young Heroes has been a constant support for me, my Mum and Dad for the past two years.  We wanted to help them raise funds to support other young people with cancer, and decided we would hold an event at some point. In September 2009 my Mum came home from a Church meeting, the […]

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Katie’s Corner April 2010: Easter Special

On the 5th February 2007 at 9am my life changed forever.  For a few years now I had been working as a care assistant, more recently caring for clients in their own homes, which I loved and I was living independently. I had been having pain in my knee for four to five years and after […]

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Katie’s Corner March 2010

Most people (including me before chemotherapy) assume chemotherapy means losing your hair and feeling sick, how totally wrong could I be! Not only did I lose my hair, feel sick and put on about 5 stone I also encountered symptoms that a 22 year old would have nightmares about; My mum preparing to shave my […]

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Katie’s Corner January 2010

Welcome to Januarys Katie’s Corner, I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year and not struggled too much in the snow we have had for the past month!  This month I have a few hints and tips that I learnt from my experience and others whilst receiving chemotherapy. Did you know? It […]

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