Amy and Julie-Ann overwhelmed

Amy Morrison and Julie-Ann McVicker were over the moon with the success of their recent Ladies Pamper night which they held at Toberkeigh Hall to raise funds for a forth-coming Smiles Foundation trip to Romania.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd May 2015, 08:00 BST
Members of the Route Presbytery who will travel to Romania. Back Sam Morrison, Ian Black, Jackie McBride, William Harkness, Helen McIlroy, Violet Hunter. Front  Margaret Graham, Julie Anne McVicker, Amy Morrison, Lois Barr, Rosemary Hunter, Barbara Morrison. Missing  Megan Barr, Irvine Kane.Members of the Route Presbytery who will travel to Romania. Back Sam Morrison, Ian Black, Jackie McBride, William Harkness, Helen McIlroy, Violet Hunter. Front  Margaret Graham, Julie Anne McVicker, Amy Morrison, Lois Barr, Rosemary Hunter, Barbara Morrison. Missing  Megan Barr, Irvine Kane.
Members of the Route Presbytery who will travel to Romania. Back Sam Morrison, Ian Black, Jackie McBride, William Harkness, Helen McIlroy, Violet Hunter. Front  Margaret Graham, Julie Anne McVicker, Amy Morrison, Lois Barr, Rosemary Hunter, Barbara Morrison. Missing  Megan Barr, Irvine Kane.

The 24-year olds who both work at the County Medical Centre Armoy, raised a fantatsic £1419.14 from the evening which had everything from Eyebrow Waxing, Nail Painting, Reflexology, Massage, Cake Sales, Craft Stalls and much more.

“We were totally overwhelmed by the support we received from everyone,” commented Amy. “We would like to thank everyone who came along, we were delighted with the backing we received.”

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Amy and Julie-Ann are members of a party from the Route Presbytery who will travel to Romania on 10th July for eight days.

TRIO. Hannah McAuley, Claire McLaughlin and Christine McIntyre, pictured at a Pamper Evening on Thursday night.INBM20-15 023SC.TRIO. Hannah McAuley, Claire McLaughlin and Christine McIntyre, pictured at a Pamper Evening on Thursday night.INBM20-15 023SC.
TRIO. Hannah McAuley, Claire McLaughlin and Christine McIntyre, pictured at a Pamper Evening on Thursday night.INBM20-15 023SC.

“There are 12 of us in the team and we will be delivering various bits and pieces to families when we arrive there as well as visiting homeless families.

“There is a container of items which has been collected ranging from clothes to cleaning products which are very expensive being sent out and this will all be distributed.

“This is our first trip to Romania and we are really looking forward to going, however, it’s a mixture of excitement and a little trepidation about what to expect.

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“I’m sure it will be a very emotional experience but up to now we have been so busy getting things organised we haven’t had much time to think about it.”

FRAMED. Vanessa McMullan and Vickie Wilson of Vickie's Photos, pictured at Toberkeigh Hall on Thursday night.INBM20-15 024SC.FRAMED. Vanessa McMullan and Vickie Wilson of Vickie's Photos, pictured at Toberkeigh Hall on Thursday night.INBM20-15 024SC.
FRAMED. Vanessa McMullan and Vickie Wilson of Vickie's Photos, pictured at Toberkeigh Hall on Thursday night.INBM20-15 024SC.

The Smiles Foundation is a Christian Charity working in Romania with disadvantaged Children, Families, Minority groups, the Homeless, Disabled, Abused and the Elderly.

The Charity seeks to relieve poverty, promote education and provide hope & opportunity for many through a variety of projects which include Evangelistic Outreach, Food Distribution, Medical Support, Social Assistance, Education, Child Care, Life Skills Training and Housing provision.

For more information on the Smiles Foundation you can visit: www.thesmilesfoundation.org