Pauline with her daughter Elise and sister Eileen

TWO readers of The Harp, sisters Eileen Banks, and Pauline Hughes would like to take part in the The Aviva Weekend to breakthrough breast cancer in September this year.
The aim of the 60km walk, which takes place over two days, is to raise money for breast cancer research.
One of the conditions of participating in the event is that each walker raises a minimum of £1,500 and it is for this reason that they are asking for your support. Thankfully neither sister nor any of their families or friends have been affected by the illness but they are some of the lucky ones. According to Breakthrough Breast Cancer one in nine women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
If you identify with the illness in some way, perhaps you or a family member have been affected by breast cancer; you can show your support by making a donation to this worthy cause.
Pauline successfully completed the London Marathon in April this year and raised £1,500 for ‘Shelter’ and is therefore a little reluctant to ask for money for another cause but the Aviva walk actually takes place on her late Mother in law’s birthday, Amy, and that is what inspired her to take part in the event.
Eileen and Pauline would both be more than happy to dedicate their efforts in memory of those loved ones who have lost their lives to this devastating illness.
The determined sisters will be holding a raffle at the Erdington Co-op on Saturday 26th August to raise money for the event. They have already received a donation from ‘Businesspost’ of £50, and will be raffling complimentary leisure tickets received from Wyndley Leisure Centre, two match tickets received from Aston Villa and a Hamper, which they are donating themselves.
St. Mary & St. John’s RC Catholic Church also very kindly organised a non-uniform day with all proceeds going towards the event.
Both Sisters would also like to extend their sincere thanks to the management at the St. Mary & St. John’s Club for their outstanding support towards the fundraising activities for such a worthy cause.
So, if you would like to support this incredible adventure by making a donation to Eileen and Pauline simply visit the Aviva website on www.breakthroughweekend.org or telephone Aviva on 0870 950 8888. It is quick and easy to make a donation online.
Whatever amount you choose to give, your donation will not only be greatly assisting the necessary breakthrough into treating and one day preventing breast cancer, but will also be giving the girls personal encouragement and hope needed to achieve this very high goal.