My Boy

[mancitymark]

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This is a picture of my now 12 year old son Harvey-James at the opening home game of the season Man City v Chelsea, Harvey fell ill in 2004 aged just 9 months with meningococcal septicaemia a deadly form of Meningitis and was given a very slim chance of survival, Despite the such awful adversity placed in front of him at such a young age Harvey battled back to almost full fitness despite losing all of his toes on each foot and some digits on each hand, He is an absolute pleasure to be around all of the time and is always full of the joys of life with very little idea of how fortunate we are to have him here. I know my story could have been so very different without the wonderful work and support The Meningitis Now Charity continue to do. This year I decided to do something a little different to help raise funds and give something back by having a complete alcohol free 2015 in which I have so far raised over £6,500, If you can spare a small donation it will be very much appreciated but not only me but the Charity as well. Please see the link for full details of how to donate and you can also donate via texting marm74 to 70071 and the amount. https://www.justgiving.com/Mark-McCarthy6dry2015 Thank you to everyone who has supported us far. I have now completed 8 full alcohol free months with just 4 to go.
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[mancitymark]

Thank you to Holtie96 for your kind donation to my page - I really appreciate the support.
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[holtie96]

Pleasure Mark
Well done on a great achievement

[mancitymark]

Thank you to Martino for your kind donation. I really appreciate the support which WILL help make difference
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[mancitymark]

Thank you pastpirate for your kind donation
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[mancitymark]

Thank you to Pete's Picture Palace for your kind donation and words - We are truly humbled by the support shown from the football world.

I really appreciate and KNOW it will help make a difference to this Charity and to the families who's loved ones are effected by this awful disease.
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[silkman1]

A very worthy cause. The boy looks well, donated in my own name. Very best of luck for the future.

Arthur

[mcfc56]

I've just made a donation in my own name, best of luck to Harvey-James for the future.

On a side note it's a hell of a lot easier watching City alcohol-free than it used to be!

[mancitymark]

silkman1 wrote:

A very worthy cause. The boy looks well, donated in my own name. Very best of luck for the future. Arthur

Thank you for you kind donation and support Arthur, We really appreciate it.
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[mancitymark]

mcfc56 wrote:

I've just made a donation in my own name, best of luck to Harvey-James for the future. On a side note it's a hell of a lot easier watching City alcohol-free than it used to be!

Thank you for your support and kind donation Brendan.

Very true and I'm sure the old City are to blame for many a Blue alcoholic over the years

All the best
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[mancitymark]

Thank you to everyone who has kindly donated so far - I know your donations WILL make a difference and are very much appreciated. We are closing in on almost £7.000 raised so far.
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