CBS fundraiser in memory of Shaun
ON January 2nd 2021, the Nenagh CBS community was rocked by the news of the passing of one of our wonderful men.
Shaun Hilmi, a Fifth Year student at St Joseph's CBS, lost his battle with cancer after fighting so bravely and so positively in the months before. In these incredibly upsetting times of Covid and not being able to attend funerals or comfort families, the staff struggled to come to terms with Shaun's passing or mark the impact this young man left on the world.
We wanted to pay our respects both to Shaun and his family, with Craig, his older brother, also being a past pupil. In the last few days, the school staff took the opportunity presented to them by Milford Care Centre to do just that.
Every January, Milford Care Centre hold their annual 10k Run/Walk fundraiser. As a result of Covid and not being able to hold street collections, etc, MCC are relying more than ever on the generosity and goodwill of people and the involvement in events such as these.
We answered the call as a tribute to Shaun and knowing we were doing it in his memory and to make sure his name was on everyone's lips sent us all out on the roads, running tracks, footpaths, and GAA centres to walk or run 10k last weekend.
We did it for Shaun. We did it for his family. We did it for the school staff community. We did it to help the grieving process.
And in the process, we have raised nearly €2,000, and the figure is rising. If you would like to support the great work Milford Care Centre undertake for families in Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary, you can donate on our Just Giving fundraising web page.
We are reminded this weekend more than ever that life is precious, time with family is precious, time with friends is precious. While Shaun may not be with us in our school community he will always be remembered in the school photos on its walls and in our hearts as his school staff.
RIP, Shaun. Forever Young.
Nenagh CBS Fundraiser for Milford Hospice in memory of Shaun Hilmi RIP:
Gerry O'Flynn (Tyone, SHS), 0876311495