Five years ago when CQN’er Kano was confined to hospital with a debilitating illness Pablophanque was first to issue the call, “We need to raise the money to bring Kano home”. In the weeks which followed the Bring Martin Home campaign launched. The campaign succeeded and then some; the Kano Foundation is its lasting legacy.
While working in Holland in May 2011 Pablophanque took ill suddenly and died a few days later, leaving two young-adult children to deal with matters a long way from home. As the news filtered through of his death, the call went out in the comments section here to raise money to bring his remains home. One day later Pablo’s son was told the money was there and to confirm arrangements.
Pablo’s estate has recently been settled and his son and daughter wanted to repay the generosity shown to them when they needed it most. Mary’s Meals are now in receipt of £4500 from them towards our CQteN Malawi School Kitchen Appeal. It is an enormous gesture by two young people and shows the level of appreciation they have to those who helped them in 2011.
Raising money is hard and I remember telling Pablo his idea was ambitious, to say the least. There has never been a spontaneous movement like Bring Martin Home and the Kano Foundation. Many of those who made the call for Pablo were inspired by Bring Martin Home. The cumulative impact of this generosity is quite stunning.
My thanks to Pablo’s son, daughter and brother for this fantastic support, inspired, as it was, by the wider Celtic community. I never use the ‘Greatest fans in the world’ line, largely as I don’t think there is much competition, but the Celtic support are among the finest human beings you could hope to meet.
Thanks also to everyone who booked a seat or table for the CQteN St Patrick’s Day Party at the Kerrydale Suite on Friday 14 March, where we hoped to raise the bulk of the money for the school kitchen. If you want know what it’s all about, read Friday’s article.
SOLD OUT
All 470 tickets for the event have gone. Any applications received from now on will go to the waiting list.
Brilliant response. Many thanks.
There are just a few posting days left to order your CQN Annual in time for Christmas. £5 from every sale is going towards the Malawi appeal, get yours here:
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Sorry ya gotta go, Kojo.
Sometimes these things happen.
The site in English………….
https://twitter.com/gazprom_mafia
Kojo and tbb,
And he only got the last 20 mins in the tannadice game.
G’evening Celts,just in from a long day at work after a hectic weekend in Glasgow and the Port.
What a pick me up to read Paul67’s Leader. I know Pablo will very proud of his children and brother for their amazing gesture, his spirit lives on in those he left behind.
HH
greendreamz he’s already fessing to fakery using the “tweet all and delete obsolete tweets post-draw” method.
Bloomin’ interweb.
Strange really, all things considered. Why? Well, I am a less than ‘happyclapper’…..Stupid phrase but will suffice for now. Well you see, the thing is, the blog appears to be ‘busier’ when the bad news is ‘Bad News’………….
Supporting the GB…. All the way……
Supporting the Good News re Mary’s Meals……. All the way……
Supporting the Celtic……….. All the way………..
My daughter in law has just woken and asked me “Dad, we/you going to mass?”………… 4..O’Clock in the morning as we did yesterday with close on 800 parishioners attending. It’s called the nine days of Christmas (rooster) mass…Like everything in life…….Need to make the effort……
TBM
SSB drag in Boydy after he got humped 4-1 on Saturday, they have invented another record for him.
TootingTim supports Wee Oscar
19:13 on
16 December, 2013
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Its all over the Russian media right now….big news.
Blog broke?
Wow this gazprom mafia tweet is really making a big noise…
Kilbowie Kelt…
Sorry….what is your beef about Kojo? Confused.
Kojo…
Mr Gauld has made but 30 appearances for DU…doesn’t mean he’s not a great talent though…potentially!
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A Truly Humbling gesture by Sarah Jonathan and Steve’s Brother..
001Bhoy
Everybody on a Xmas night oot?!
On a Monday ffs!
HH!!
The Champions League.
A competition where 10 of the last 16 are not Champions.
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Great post by Jimbo67 earlier..
Can’t believe You missed our Club record holding Goalscorer in Europe..
Summa of SamarasCSC
I think the old team on Cqn are away to watch the soaps :>)
Vmhan
Because of the rain on Saturday, many of us moved seats. I ended up sitting next to a guy who knows you. I didn`t get his name but he was a really good bloke who comes from Port Glasgow and now lives in lancaster. Do you know who I mean?
JJ
A few flouncers lately..
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How pleased are they that pensioner boyd has set a new scoring record…..bless them
So fitba is corrupt eh? I don’t believe it!
Jungle Jim
Yes I think it’s one of the lads from the bus, gets on with the Morecambe Celts ✊
Hope your well JJ and have a great time over the festive period, HH
Paddy G whit bit
:>)
Vmhan
I am and I intend too! Same goes for yourself.
Cheerio for now,
JJ
Vmham – It’s too far fetched to believe mucker, governments, polotitions, football associations, fifa, uefa, the polis and even some dodgy directors down Govan way. It cannae all be true, can it? :-)
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After reading the Article been thinking about Pablo.. Meetings..Chats..emails..Etc..
He taught me how to do a Link on CQN..Sent me a Link for a Spell checker Jeezo was l grateful for that..:-) Told me if you post a Link to a Article you say “Courtesy of”..He gave Up on My Grammar and My ‘Capitalisation’ did His Tits in..Ha Ha..
And I’m thinking..l bet Pablo Jinky and Tommy Burns will be having a Blast up there today..
l then Pick up My Hat..and My Fav Celtic badge (I Have a Few) the One with Miniature European Cup on it.. The back bit of Badge had fell off..so l thought l must have a back bit on Another badge that l don’t really wear/use..
Into My Drawer that has a Million things in it..
What do l pick out..Without my Specks on..
The CQN Badge that Steve Reynolds sold me..!!!!!
‘Shine on You Crazy Diamond’
001Bhoy
Summa of Sammi….
20:24 on
16 December, 2013
Good memories pal – respect.
Summa of Sammi @ 19.57
If you refer to my post on Saturday I did have our record European Scorer – I did have Henrik didn’t I ?- but maybe you mean our current leading European scorer. One of several glaring omissions. Macca, both McPhails, Tommy McInally, Dan Doyle, both John Divers, etc
Jimbo67 supporting Oscar Knox
First clue on Only Connect was a picture of Celtic Park. Followed by different images of Paradise.
Sandman
17:15 on
16 December, 2013
Brilliant. Uplifting article to read.
Meanwhile…
BBC news following shiny-faced posh boy ‘Dave’ in Afghanistan.
C’mon the Taliban – get the feckin finger out…
Sandman,
Poor show old chap. Didn’t see the news, but that really is pathetic. You should think about getting back to where you belong.
Just when I was celebrating my first ever 5 points on Only Connect , next clue was Abu Simbel so wife was straight in with the answer things which were relocated”
Paddy G ha!
Good story about Pabbers 001 Bhoy, I bought more than a few from Steve and the last lot (from the original badges) from his son Jonathan, great wee fella and a credit to his dad.
V
Never had the opportunity to get to know Pablo. Friday Night was Music night, it will always be Music night.
Recommendations for guitar lessons in the Dumbarton area would be really appreciated, Saturday mainly, the Wee Mans other Granda bought him a guitar and knows he loves Music.
Any info will be really appreciated.
Pablo’s Children have been brought up very well. I blame Catholic schools.
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Jimbo67..
Yes that One..l read it on FB earlier..Great read..Yes our Only Player to Score in 5 Consecutive Euro games..;-)
Right Bhoys I’m Off Oot..
To throw some Sawdust..
Summa
Ps..Vinny speak Laters..
Outstanding gesture by Pablophanque’s children. Their father would be so proud of them.
Paul67:
Absolutely brilliant, Pablophanque will be looking down with pride. His great work continues from on high. Sarah and Johnathan you are an absolute credit to Stevie.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Vmhan – YNWA Wee Oscar
20:44 on
16 December, 2013
Paddy G ha!
Good story about Pabbers 001 Bhoy, I bought more than a few from Steve and the last lot (from the original badges) from his son Jonathan, great wee fella and a credit to his dad.
V
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Yes mate, and you were kind enough to send me one.
Sparklegirl
does this mean that our result last week will be reversed?
More seriously, has any monetary amounts been mentioned?
Quiet tonight, I thought the AGM was on Thursday? :-)