BIPS Host Fundraising Day in Memory of a Wonderful Past Pupil
On Wednesday 15th February pupils in Bridge Integrated Primary School were involved in a fun, fitness day in their assembly hall. The event was hosted by many past pupils who took the initiative to raise money for a charity known as ‘The Boom Foundation’ in memory of their dearly loved friend Katherine Neill who herself had been a former pupil at Bridge. She was a bright, beautiful and talented girl, a loyal friend and a committed student participating widely in all aspects of school life. Unfortunately, at the age of 17 Katherine developed a rare form of cancer, known as rhabdomyosarcoma and in August of last year very sadly passed away.
The Boom Foundation seeks to fund research which hopefully one day lead to a cure for sarcoma. It is also the only charity in NI which supports young people, and their families, who have developed this illness
Pupils in Bridge Primary collected an overwhelming amount of money for this worthy cause and thoroughly enjoyed a day full of fun, circuit style activities. Staff in BIPS were also delighted to welcome so many past pupils back through their doors again and were grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the life of Katherine, a wonderful past pupil, whose memory they will always treasure.
All those involved in the organisation of this fun, fitness day are very grateful to the parents and pupils of Bridge who made a fantastic effort to collect sponsorship and also to all in the wider community who gave so generously, showing their support of this worthy cause.
