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by PTE ASHLING SMITH, 27 INF BN
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n 22nd December members of b Coy, 27 Inf bn based in Gorman-
ston Camp, participated in a Christmas Charity Log Run through
Drogheda. The log run was over 12Km, from Laytown finishing
up at St. Peter's Church, West Street. As well as completing the run DF
members were shaking buckets in Drogheda Town and the Pipe band also
played them along. The charity log run was in aid of the Gary Kelly Cancer
Support Centre situated in Georges Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth. It is a
support centre for people living with cancer, their families and those who
care for them.
Gary Kelly was a professional footballer at Leeds United F.C. and an Ire-
land International player who donated €750,000, part proceeds of his testi-
monial match held 7th May 2002 to a cancer related project in Drogheda.
Many local businesses in Drogheda and surrounding area matched Gary's
generosity by donating time, material and labour to the project. Gary
said, the memory of his sister Mandy who died from breast cancer in 1998
prompted him to put something back from his successful career in soccer.
log run for CHarity
27 Inf Bn
Cpl Rath J. (in civies) and Pte Byrne D.
collecting much needed funds.
Piper Pte Donnelly (B Coy, 27 Inf Bn) plays
the charity runners along.
