John Parrott launched Fundraiser in Formby Village this morning in aid of Shyira Trust
Snooker legend John Parrott was be the star of the show when he launched the Fundraiser for Formby’s Shyira Trust in Formby village this morning at outside Silver and Rose Opticians at 9 0'clock.
Keith Burns, proprietor of Silver and Rose, has organised the fundraising day to help the Trust raise money towards the rebuilding of a maternity hospital in Shyira, Rwanda.
Delicious cookies provided by Subway
There is cake, hot chocolate, guess the weight of Holly, the Labrador puppy, musicians and a Bubble machine.
Keith said "We hope people will want to make some sort of contribution. I wanted to help because I think it is a worthwhile cause. We assist many charities during the year, and we know the work that has been put in by the Trust and its Chairman Allan Hobson.”
The Trust, which has been raising money for a poor part of Rwanda for around 10 years has improved the conditions of the current maternity hospital, supported children through school, started a coffee growing project, and built a children’s centre.
Now the maternity hospital has become overcrowded and the president Paul Kagame has sanctioned a new build to the tune of £300,000.
Professor Hobson said, “We are trying very hard to raise this money to help safe motherhood in this part of Rwanda and prevent maternal deaths. We hope people will come along and support us. We are grateful to Keith Burns and John Parrott for their help.”
The fundraiser kicked off at 9am and if you want to guess the weight of the adoreable puppy Holly, just go down and get involved.
Silver & Rose Opticians
11 Chapel Ln,
Formby,
Liverpool
L37 4DL
Phone: 01704 831117
Read the full story about Professor Allan Hobson, 75, who lives in Formby and was knighted for his humanitarian efforts to save the lives of mothers and babies in Rwanda, following mass genocide. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL STORY
To find out more about the project see www.shyiratrust.org.uk
To donate text SHYR01 £5 or select another amount.
