Acknowledgements
We would like to take this opportunity to thank my good friend Stephen for helping me design this site. If it wasn't for Stephen this wouldn't of been possible.
Stephen also has his own site called DSTW you can visit this on
We would like to express our extreme thanks and gratitude to Dr Des Brown, Pediatric Consultant , his colleagues and all the staff in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Altnagelvin Area Hospital, for all the help and support in keeping our son alive for us to enjoy every precious day with him. Also to the Staff at Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children were Ben underwent his surgery to insert the tracheostomy at just 9 weeks old, weighing just 2lb, with Professor Cinamond,
We would also like to thank all the family for all the support they have given us throughout the past year, through being there when we needed them and doing fundrasing.
My Grandfather Ken Bates organised a vintage car run through Donegal which raised £1000.00. So thankyou Grandad and Granny for that. The Donations were presented to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Altnagelvin Area Hospital.
Bens Grandfather, Liam Kennedy, also raised £500.00 from a staff night from Duffy's Bookmakers at the Brunswick Superbowl, Pennyburn, Londonderry. Staff competed in a bowling competition and donated the winnings to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Altnagelvin Area Hospital
We would also like to thank all who attended our 'Night at the Races' held in the Rocking Chair Bar, Waterloo Street, Derry. We raised a total of £1000.00.
We would also like to thank all who attended Bens 1st Birthday Party and donated money to it. We collected £800.00 which we donated some off to the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice, Horizon House, Glengormley, who have given us great help and support with respite throughout the year.
We would like to thank Elaine for organising a charity night at the Gransha Club on Saturday 2nd April 2005 featuring E-States. Elaine Raised approx £1500.00 which will be used to provide respite care.
Thank you Elaine for all your help and support. It is really appreciated.
You can also visit Elaine's Site at
Dollars $ Dimes L.D.C
Elaine Montgomery Co-Londonderry Northern Ireland
Elaine is a very keen line dancer and has done very well for herself throughout the world championships
26/04/05
We would like to express our extreme thanks again to Elaine and her Class of Line Dancers, Dollars & Dimes, who performed at Tesco, Lisnagelvin Shopping Centre on Sunday 24th April 2005.
They have raised a further £370.00.
This is really appreciated as all proceeds are used to provide respite care for Ben.
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