Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Eleven-year-old Leo and eight-year-old Evie McKeown have been busy baking buns and traybakes for the last ten weeks to raise funds for the Friends of Cancer Centre and to date have raised almost £800. The kind-hearted siblings were insptired by their parents Mark and Laura who decided to run the Belfast Marathon earlier in the year, setting a fundraising target of £1,000.
Advertisement Advertisement The couple, who are well known in the village of Bushmills , were amazed by the support they received and eventually raised £5,561.75 for MacMillan Cancer Support, who were a great help and encouragement to the family when Laura went through a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment. Leo and Evie decided to do their bit for charity and they have been busy baking along with help from local business Sweet Lil Mouse.
UV Causeway Councillor Allister Kyle said: “I’ve been following the progress of Leo and Evie in the run up to Christmas and think that this act of kindness shows the real spirit of Christmas. "At a time when everyone’s busy planning for Christmas between food, presents and parties, it’s a real encouragement to see two children so young think of others who may have more important things on their minds this Christmas. Advertisement Advertisement "The Friends of the Cancer Centre in Belfast is a great cause for these kids to have .
