When I grew up everyone knew about Thalidomide, a drug given to prevent morning sickness in expectant mothers, which caused severe limb abnormalities in the child. The drug was used for only a short period, so those suffering from the condition are all of a certain age.
The condition is both very recognisable and rare, so there is a good chance you will have noticed Gerry Cleary (above) at a Celtic game at some point. When I was a boy I saw him at Love St and heard about the scandal later that night from my (animated) mother. There was a fresh news story only yesterday, detailing the history of one uncompensated victim.
Gerry is part of a campaign by Thalidomide sufferers to raise awareness of the condition and put pressure on the drug’s developer, Chemie Grunenthal, to compensate UK victims. On this occasion, you are not being asked to put your hands in your pockets, you’re being asked to register your support of the Show Your Hand campaign.
Gerry explains the campaign below:
“My name is Gerry Cleary, I am a 51 year old Celtic supporter from East Kilbride who was born with a condition called Thalidomide caused by a so called wonder drug manufactured by a German pharmaceutical company, Chemie Grunenthal.
“There is currently a major awareness campaign underway to put pressure on this company to face up to their responsibilities, finally apologise and compensate all thalidomers affected by their actions over 50 years ago.
“I know being a hoops fan all my life and following the team all over Europe our club is open to all and our fans second to none, and all I ask is the Celtic family to show their support by logging on to our campaign website www.showyourhand.org which enables you to register your support. It also details the history of the biggest pharmaceutical disaster in modern times and is both enlightening and informative.
“I look forward to your support.
Hail Hail !!!”
I know we can’t all afford to participate in the many needy causes we feature regularly here but we can all support this campaign, as can the club, I am sure.
Celtic’s Iron Man:
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Sup(p)er Ally judging the bake off
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fourgreenfields supports wee oscar
18:26 on 15 October, 2013
There is mate but one green hand that isn’t and won’t be is Charlie’s…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Charlie playing left back
Scott Brown in midfield
lennybhoy…supporting neil lennon, wee oscar knox and cfc until i die
Mind check to see if your proxy for the AGM passes your fit and proper person test :-))))
French bakes tonight.
Not steak bakes.
The Obese Paul Le Guen has requested Petit Fives for the Judges Challenge.
Artur Boruc, has kept more clean sheets than any other goalkeeper in the EPL this season (5)
fourgreenfields supports wee oscar
18:36 on 15 October, 2013
He most definitely does mate…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
And Sally has eaten more Filo Sheets than any other human being this season…
bournesouprecipe
18:00 on
15 October, 2013
Easter Rd Team Sheet…….
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James Forrest
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Aaagh…………No I will watch and analyse ticket already purchased.
Congratulations to Canamalar (and Morrisey). It shows what can be done. There are still a few cynics on here predicting …a brief statement ….shambolic discussion… etc being dismissive and negative.
Rather than criticize others, Canamalar put his head above the parapet and embarked on a course of action. I, for one, have been impressed by his resolve and his energy as well as his willingness to take on board suggestions from some of our more gifted contributors here.
No one expects the resolution to be accepted but for the first time the Board will be formally made aware of the concerns of supporters.
This is only the beginning. Once this year’s AGM has been reviewed I expect a plan to be drawn up for 2014.
The Board will be aware we “haven’t gone away you know.”
Beir bua
Tonight on the telly..at 5:15, the chaser telling zombie jokes. 5:30 pointless telling zombie jokes! Zombies galore. Don’t you just love it.
Canamalar, I hope to be at the AGM. If not, I will be represented by someone much better looking than me.
Houl yer wheest.
Ditto re Canalamar
Wow!
Just checked out the GREEN WALL, well done bhoys and ghirls!
Managed to find mine and Paul’s.
HH
excath
HH
Waiting to board delayed flight home from Luton. Always been averse to pictures of hands till now. The ‘Green Hand of Dunblane’ has been duly added.
Ever considered the sheer numb-nuttery of lopping off yer mitt and flinging it from the ferry cos you ‘re so keen to get ashore. Very telling me thinks!!!
London heaving with Poles. Hope they have a good night.
Almost home….. Jamesgang
Club deck closed at ayebroke for Ballantines buns ? Safety ? Costs ? Viral infections ?
Emdy know spill please ?
HH
Good evening friends.
Scotland top on. Tin hat being searched for.
Polska!!!!!!!!!!!
There I feel better for that.
Mickey Lustig is not in Sweden’ s team tonight. So I take it he’ s injured.
Yep 79 caps. He has a hip injury picked up in last Fridays game.
79
Hip injury likely to miss the Ajax game.
Polska! 10/1
Cmon The Holy Goalie and Lewandowski.
79caps
yip, and doubtful for ajax game aswell…
Good Evening Timland
Poland, can’t see it……remember their great side from
the early seventies…….only Lewandowski would be in
that class.
Scotland 9/4 and Poland (+2 goals) 4/5
Hand done,Gerry Cleary a very brave man.
Hail Hail.
With regard to last nights discussions about the McCanns…….I’ve holidayed in the complex they were staying…..and something that never seems to get mentioned is the fact that the complex supply’s a baby sitting service…….it might cost…ah don’t know….€20 an hour……so for the sake of €40 they lost their baby…….
Valentinesday
Thanks for neggin ma bet :)
houl yer wheest, well said about canamalar, can I second that motion
Iceland 1-0 up in Norway. Sigthorssen of Ajax scored. Looking good for play-offs.
for canamalar, who’s probs really annoyed I’m praising him
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE-zObiKYtg
Green hand added
31003
It was mentioned in the programme last night.
I’ve also stayed there a couple of times a number of years before this tragic incident took place. A nice place I thought.
Derek Whyte peddles the lie…
His email address is at the bottom if you feel the need to correct him.
Old Firm reunion: Celtic & Rangers legends bound for Dubai
Oct 13, 2013
The Old Firm is one of the most heated rivalries in football. The two Glaswegian clubs – Celtic and Rangers – have for decades been trying to get one over on each other.
The Hoops won the Scottish league nine times in a row, between 1965-66 and 1973-74, but the highlight of this era was most definitely their 1967 European Cup triumph over Inter Milan in Lisbon.
However, the ‘Gers equaled this tally of consecutive league titles between 1989-1997, before Celtic won it back in 1998, thanks in part to some of the guys you’ll get to rub shoulders with in person next month, including Andy Walker, Peter Grant and Packie Bonner, when they visit the UAE for a special Old Firm gala.
They’ll no doubt be regaling their favourite stories from the great games, while Andy Goram, Charlie Miller and Richard Gough will be trying to counter these on the Rangers side.
Other confirmed players for this historic reunion include Joe Miller, Derek Ferguson, Roy Aitken, Dale Gordon and Lorenzo Amoruso.
So if you’re feeling a little hollow since the Old Firm temporarily disbanded – as if there is something missing from your life – why not organise a few people to come along and enjoy this occasion.
Rangers were of course banished to the Scottish third division in 2012 after going into administration and the rivalry suddenly feels like a dormant volcano.
In the meantime, though, we have a chance to rekindle the days when this rivalry was at its greatest, when these greats roll up at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort for the hotel’s hosting of what will no doubt be a fantastic day of entertainment with some of the Old Firm stars of yesteryear on Thursday, November 21.
The day starts off with a golf challenge and ends with a Black Tie Gala Dinner at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort. Tickets for the dinner are Dh600 per head and you can book a table of 10 for Dh6,000.
Included in the price is a three-course dinner with beverages, live entertainment and an auction. All the auction money will go to three different charities – the Tommy Burns Cancer fund, Special Needs School in Dubai and Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation.
The Master of Ceremonies for the night will be Rob McCaffrey, while Andy Cameron will be the special guest speaker.
And there will also be an 11-a-side match featuring the legends on the following Friday, with fans invited to come down and cheer on their heroes, free of charge of course.
Former Celtic defender Derek Whyte, now sporting ambassador with Jebel Ali Resorts, said of the event: “The evening is a great opp-ortunity for fans of the Old Firm, and football supporters in general, to rub shoulders with some of the greats of Celtic and Rangers.
“The two sides’ rivalry is well documented but to see these guys come together to share their experiences of playing in one of the biggest derbies in the world will be brilliant.
“With the event due to be held on the beach, the unique setting is sure to make for a wonderful night’s entertainment. Fingers crossed there isn’t a sandstorm!”
WHAT: Old Firm Gala Dinner
WHERE: Jebel Ali Resorts & Hotels
WHEN: Thursday, Nov 21, 7.30pm
CONTACT: derek.whyte@jaresorts.com
The Ajax striker has just scored for Iceland against Norway. One to watch.
eldiegobhoy
Didn’t see the programme…..but I do know the staff of the complex weren’t too complimentary about them…..
agus morrisey