Kind-hearted Conor is a cut above the rest

A 13-year-old schoolboy has raised over £700 to buy equipment and supplies for his grandmother’s care home.
Coleraine teenager Conor McColgan - before and afterColeraine teenager Conor McColgan - before and after
Coleraine teenager Conor McColgan - before and after

Loreto College student Conor McColgan had his head shaved to raise funds for the Cottage Care Home in Coleraine.

Conor said: “I organised this fundraiser because all the staff in the Cottage are very good at keeping all the residents safe especially my granny Sally. My auntie Louise works there and I just wanted to try and help out because this is very serious what we are all going through.

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“I’m raising the money to give to the Cottage so they can purchase any essentials that they need like shower gel, toothpaste and deodorant because the residents’ relatives can’t visit to bring these items in. It’s also for anything the staff might need like gloves or masks, if they run out.

“We’re going get them some cupcakes this week hopefully. Mum and her friend are going to organise a function for everyone when this is all over so she can say thank you in a happy, social setting and everyone can relax and enjoy themselves after all this stress and sadness.

“I think the response I got was absolutely amazing and I’m so thankful to everyone who donated. I’m very happy with how much I raised, £735 myself, and donations are still coming in!”

Conor’s mum Cathy has also been fundraising for the Cottage and - to date - has raised £2,690 (including Conor’s contribution).

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Conway Group Healthcare which runs The Cottage Care Home also thanked the McColgans for their generous fundraising.

In a post on social media, they said: “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the local community of Coleraine for the support shown to our care home in the past few weeks. A special thanks to Cathy McColgan and her son Conor who decided to fundraise for The Cottage. The residents are already benefiting from this and we are grateful to all those who contributed to their appeal.”

You can still donate to Conor’s fantastic appeal, just check out GoFund Me and search for ‘Haircut to Help!’

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