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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Wow Paul67 thats a great start to your fundraiser for Mary’s Meals. I think the site has a very much “pay it forward” approach to it. I have met a few CQN’s over the past 6 months & I can say without doubt they are “top lads” as they would say in Ireland & all have big hearts.
Quiet tonight, have all the trolls other things on their minds, like an AGM, perhaps ?
Kojo
Gauld played in DU’tds biggest match if last season.
The epic SC semi final defeat to Celtic.
5-4 it finished .
Gauld set up one of uniteds goals.
In a swift counter attack he played 3 telling passes and picked out an exquisite final pass.
Showing maturity way beyond his years.
The boy is has the composure of Cool Hand Luke.
He may be too slight.
Time will tell.
TT
Paddy Gallagher
Sorry, just stole your post mate.
Paul 67
Great front page tonight, a credit to all involved
Paddy Gallagher
Is Monday not ludge night, explains a few absences :-)
Embdae stayed in The Millenium Hotel Broadway NY ? Any feedback gratefully received.
Paddy G
I’m sure Monday is Confessional night!
Milan 2 Roma 2.. Good game btw.
I like Totti!!!
Kojo
My apologies .
The score was 4-3 to Celtic.
TT
Paul67 – incredible gesture from two young people who had to grow up very quickly. They are a great credit to their father. RIP Pablo
T4
P G
Tuesday.night. Shoooooooooo
Dubaibhoy-”If I signed off the accounts it has been in good faith.”
20:39 on 16 December, 2013
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.
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Well, ‘where I belong’ won’t be down the Conservative Club sipping Pimms with you, old chap, and your anal-retentive appreciation of bad-taste humour.
I’ll channel my future posts through you, just to make sure you approve before I spoil your blog…
BIG-CUP-WINNERS
21:23 on
16 December, 2013
Paddy Gallagher
Sorry, just stole your post mate.
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No loss what a mate gets :-)
Flup, nobody on and we get a row going. :-)
PaddyG
Good to see you back posting again.
All is good I hope.
HH
sandman
21:30 on 16 December, 2013
What an erse
Bada Bing
Millennium NY ? Zat you telling us You’ve booked up for Paddy’s day?
Tripadvisor ya big toob.
Catching up late with today’s blog.
A huge well done to Pablo’s family.
It speaks volumes about their upbringing.HH
Nae mair fightin! Or ah’m oot a here!
Hun on SSB Allys been great for the club. Aye right ya dope he’s took 800k a year out of it ya tube!!
TinyTim,
I think United are keeping the youngster out of obvious site.
It is Great that Jackie is likely to present a challenge to Celtic in the near future.
Jackie is a real fighter, from what I can gather, looks can be deceiving. He has a gene that keeps him looking young.
Forever Young.
Whers the fight?
Right who upset everyone? And why isn’t TD67 on having his usual row defending the board the players the manager the managers dress sense the players wifes the backroom staff the overpaid catering assistants the stewards theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee…………………………………….
Sandman and Dubaibhoy.
Guys if you don’t mind me commenting there has been too many wee spats both on the blog and amongst our support in general.
The rancour and discord has in my opinion been sown wilfully by strange malevolent characters in many cases. But our own frustrations and opinions have boiled over too. I’ve took the bait myself if I’m honest.
Paul’s article is a reminder of what we as a group and individually we can achieve.
Simply put we are better together.
Flup, nobody on and we get a row going. :-)
THE EXILED TIM-Free the Dam 5
21:36 on
16 December, 2013
PaddyG
Good to see you back posting again.
All is good I hope.
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Fantastic big fella – hope you are well. Could be a big week eh? ;-)
Gladdens your heart to read of the good Tims do.
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Sannabhoy ,G64 and I would like a wee word re Saturday n Ole firm alliance..cough
Bit of Bob,
dae me :))
Hola! ¿Qué pasa CQN?
Have I missed anything these past 7 days while I was in Spain?
Attrition, Flouncing, Sackings, Resignations etc – are that lot died yet?
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Paul67 – wonderful gesture by Pablo’s Kids.
H!H!
Can you jump start a faulty life support machine?
Paddy Gallagher
You are very kind, thanks.
Jude
I happen to think that Ally has done a fine job
67 heaven
Your turning into an insulting disagreeable cretin ……no idea why ….we’ve never really agreed on club policy etc …but you were reasonable and respectful to me and others …..not a happy development ….you can leave the unfettered insulting to others who have less class
Watched tooting Tim’s link earlier regards Colombian football back in the 90’s, really interesting watch.
Everyone discussing purchase of out and out striker and playmaker for next season attempt at ECL.
Personally I think the clubs priority should be identifying a goalkeeper by now and get him signed in January as I feel ff is for the off in January. He’s got little to play for for remainer of season and will be wanting to impressive to cement place in World Cup squad.
PaddyG
I am thanks.
I am looking forward to a few fireworks, with a bit of luck it may not take place >}
HH
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praecepta
So you made it back in one piece then >}
HH
Great gesture from Pablo’s kids. Didnt know the man but read a lot about him.
YNWA Sarah & Jonathon
God bless.
Excellent article P67…..
Humbling …..clearly their father’s kids
Well done !
PFayr
Sodae ah!! But its funny, naw hilarious when they say it!!
Good 2-2 draw at the San Siro tonight.
Even better back in the studio listening to the pundits especially the one that’s not called Richard!! Though he’s actually okay.
David Tanner she is not though you can’t see if she’s wearing brown brogues.
Tt
It was indeed 4-3 …I was captured on sky looking pretty glum just after utd scored to make it 3-3