Family fun day in memory of Ben

The family of little Ben Murphy, who lost his battle with a rare blood disorder last year, held a family fun day on Saturday to raise funds in memory of their loved one.
Brendan, Joel and Lisa Cunningham. US1531-511cd  Picture: Cliff DonaldsonBrendan, Joel and Lisa Cunningham. US1531-511cd  Picture: Cliff Donaldson
Brendan, Joel and Lisa Cunningham. US1531-511cd Picture: Cliff Donaldson

In 2013, five year old Ben was diagnosed with a disorder of the immune system called Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.

Sadly The Lisburn lad passed away in August last year at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

To mark the first anniversary of Ben’s passing, the Murphy family decided to raise money for the Histio Fund Foundation, which raises awareness and helps to fund medical research, in his honour.

Brendan, Joel and Lisa Cunningham. US1531-511cd  Picture: Cliff DonaldsonBrendan, Joel and Lisa Cunningham. US1531-511cd  Picture: Cliff Donaldson
Brendan, Joel and Lisa Cunningham. US1531-511cd Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Activities at the family fun day included a bouncy castle, Go Carting track, penalty shoot out, soft play area, face painters and there were even some Disney characters in attendance.

For further information on the Histio Fund or Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), log onto www.thehistiofund.co.uk.

To find out more about the Ben Murphy Appeal, log onto Facebook at www.facebook.com/benmurphysappeal.