One of the side effects of the Covid-19 pandemic is that those in hospital, with other ailments, cannot have visitors due to social distancing. Not only does this mean that people can feel lonely, but they also cannot get the supplies they want and need to make their stay in hospital more comfortable and bearable.
In my local area, Poole (Dorset), many child patients can’t have parents to stay with them unless they are in a private room. Having spoken to local NHS staff, myself and a friend discovered that toiletries, treats and entertainment were in high demand.
As such, we set up a gofundme page and began purchasing essentials, snacks and items to entertain. This morning, we made our first delivery to Poole Hospital:
It included:
- 320 Sanitary Towels
- 100 Kit Kat Bunnies for children
- 8 Shampoos
- 8 Conditioners
- 20 Female Deodorants
- 12 Male Deodorants
- 90 Energy Bars
- 16 Shower Gels
- 10 Large Toothpastes
Our next delivery will be roughly four times the size with more toiletries, magazines for men and women, hand cream for NHS staff & activity packs, colouring books and reading books for children.
Facebook Live Gig:
Of course none of this would be possible without the kind donations that we have received. In order to keep up the project, Donegal born singer and Celtic fan, Danny Kelly, has agreed to perform a live video on Facebook at 9pm tomorrow evening (Saturday 18 April).
The gig will take place on the Glasgow Irish Bands and Gigs page . Danny will be performing a range of Celtic, Irish folk and Irish Rebel songs, all of which play a big part in the match day culture of many Celtic fans.
A PayPal link will be attached to the video, should you wish to donate. 50% of donations will go towards our project purchasing patient supplies, and 50% will support the singer at this difficult time, with pubs and music venues being ordered to close putting him out of work.
Danny is a regular performer on the Glasgow Irish scene and currently has a range of merchandise, including a CD by his band (Tir Chonaill) available on his website: dannykellymusic.bigcartel.com
Tune in for an hour of entertainment. All donations are much appreciated.
INVINCIBLE by Matt Corr
Meanwhile The Celtic Star’s very own Matt Corr – who you may also know as a Tour Guide at Celtic Park – publishes his first Celtic book, titled INVINCIBLE – early next month. This beautiful hardback book will be the definitive story of Celtic’s magical2016-17 season – it truly is wonderful, a real joy to read, and brilliantly written by Matt.
If you have been reading Matt’s contributions on The Celtic Star or indeed in the Matchday Programme and the Celtic View you will know just how talented a Celtic writer he is. The book is published by The Celtic Star and you can pre-order below.
INVINCIBLE – The outstanding debut @celticfc book from @Boola_vogue is out early May. You can pre-order now at https://t.co/qOzrkwD10L @CelticFCSLO @StephenODauthor @cfcliamk96
— The Celtic Star Editor (@CelticStarMag) April 16, 2020
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