6 year old Lisburn lad Tommy inspires others to raise funds for charity

By Q Radio news

Lisburn schoolboy Tommy McKee is inspiring others to raise money for charity this Lent.

six year old Tommy set out to raise £2000 for overseas development charity Trocaire.

Within a fortnight he had hit his target of £2000 through running, walking and cycling 26 miles.

Now others are following his lead and are undertaking personal challenges for overseas charity Trocaire.

Tommy's efforts come on the back of news that the UK government will match every donation made - pound for pound.

He's now well on his way to his second marathon and is featuring in a short Trocaire promotional video:

The UK government announcement could result in up to £2 million of extra funding at a time when the charity fears its overall income from charitable donations might be greatly reduced on the back of the Covid -19 pandemic.

Tommy's been nicknamed "Little Tom" after Captain Sir Tom Moore who raised millions of pounds for the NHS in the run-up to his 100th birthday during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The ‘UK Aid Match’ initiative will see the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) double donations from the public in Northern Ireland during the campaign which launched last month.

Lisburn schoolboy Tommy McKee is inspiring others to raise money for charity this Lent.https://t.co/seoYMWOvJU

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(Little Tommy McKee has vowed to complete a second marathon to raise funds for Trocaire)

(Tommy McKee and his mum Helen)

This year’s appeal highlights the challenges faced by people in South Sudan who have had to flee their homes because of years of conflict.

Donations are being doubled by the government through UK Aid Match, meaning even greater impact.”

("On your marks, get set"...Lisburn boy Tommy McKee gets in some miles for Trócaire's Lenten Appeal)

HOW YOU CAN HELP TOMMY

To find out more about this year’s Lenten Appeal or to make a donation visit www.trocaire.org or call 0800 912 1200.

Alternatively log on to: 

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tommymc2021

(Tommy pictured during one of his fundraising tasks this week)