It’s two and a half years since Oscar’s dad, Stephen ‘Knoxy’ shared the news he’d just received that his three-year-old son had been diagnosed with neuroblastoma, an apparently rare form of childhood cancer. All the pains and fears of that day, and the years since, came to the fore over the last eight weeks as the disease took hold. Oscar’s battle ended yesterday.
On this day we should acknowledge the enormous work by so many people to get Oscar the treatment he needed, many of whom would never meet him. The treatment cost hundreds of thousands of pounds, a daunting figure, but one which was soon met. Without this fundraising, Oscar would have died in 2012. Instead, he lived, played and inspired many with his enthusiasm until recent weeks. His fantastic “Happy Birthday CQN” video message was recorded just two months ago; a gift to this community.
For now, there are no meaningful words for Stephen, Oscar’s mum Leona, sister Izzie and their family and friends, but we will be there for them in the months and years to come.
This disease, in all its forms, is a curse on humanity. We need more fundraising, more research, more education on its dangers.
Before Sunday’s game against Dundee United you will be able to buy a Celtic FC Foundation badge, to aid work with homelessness in the Glasgow area. Badges cost a minimum donation of £1, a price we can all afford to help our neighbours in most need.
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Ryecatcher
Yeah mate, his Father spent some time at Her nah pleasure did he not?
Tax fraud?
Minty’s son also inherited his fathers fantastic business sense I believe….. Liquidated an Australian fitba team !!!!
What a squad of rogues!!
So much for the smsm-fuelled rumour the murray was ‘coming back in’ ……
Her nah= her maj
Have a great day out lads,and another tomorrow when Broony lifts up that cup.
All the best from Turkey.
Thinking of the Knox family. May the family find a way of coping with their loss. May God bless them all.
Heartbreaking.
Well, i am on my bus(it is not actually MY bus, but you know what i mean) to Glasgow.
To say i am looking forward to meeting you lot is an understatement.
Got butterflys and feel very nervous though!
Hi bhoys and ghirls. Looking forward to catching up with old friends, and meeting some new ones at today’s get together.
Should be at McChuills by 2.30.
HH
Richie #TeamOscar
Nice restaurant had a wee reunion lunch there last year. Enjoy!
Thunder road….
Wish I was on your bus….
Is it McGills ?
Does the owner dye his hair?
TellyesomestoriesaboottheEasdalessoonCSC
CQN Saturday Naps Competition
Lads, for those who are in the CQN Saturday Naps competition, please go back and post today’s selection at the end of the previous article :
“St Johnstone 3-3 Celtic”
All the best, fleagle1888
John Hughes will be at Calton Books today between 1 -3pm so for those heading to McChuills at 2.30 why not pop in and see Big Yogi first? Calton Books in on London Road at the Barras.
In the Sunday papers Lorenzo Amoruso is coming out to slaughter the Ibrox board on behalf of the Rebel King. And Peter Grant is pushing Celtic to sign Gary Hooper…
Aff oot with one last thought…..
Do not let celebrating the failure of a club we suffered at the hands of,loud and long,define us.
Rangers are DEAD……
We are Celtic FC….that defines us.
CelebratethegoodguysCSC
Slow puncture on the car ( a new tyre too ) so swear words and other things said! Local garage can’t fix it on a Saturday so now exercising the grey matter about repairs etc. Bugger!
Doc, I was looking for a badge a while ago so I will definitely take one. Do you need an email? Green badge for me please!
CRC
BundoranBhoy just dropped off the Oscar wristbands , only the blue and yellow bands left . Will bring them with me .
HH
HT
Timezone !!
Sat here waiting for the phone to ring but naw :))
Take it i’ll see you in there bud , lol
Try here BRTH.
Performance Tyres
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Unit 12d3-12d4, Anniesland Industrial Estate, Glasgow
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ryecatcher
I wish you were too.
Maybe another time eh?
Nah, it is Firstbus but i think the driver might be dyeing his hair!
Look forward to hearing those stories but do not take too long as the season ticket sales wont keep them going for long.
ps fingers crossed for the pool tomorrow.
BRTH, Do you not have a spare tyre ? or is that a silly question.
Folk complaining about the Hibs-. Kilmarnock game not being on the tele obviously haven’t seen them playing this season.
FourGreenFields
11:10 on 10 May, 2014
I knew he was colour blind! :-)
That’s fine, we will have a mix of colours for the wee mhan’s memory
See you soon
HH
CRC
HH
CRC
Thunder Road….
Would tell ye some of them on here,but they are litigious bassas and their lawyers will definitely read this blog.
SomeothertimeCSC
Hail Hail Wee Oscar and the Knox family. Sleep well in the company of the angels.
BRTH
How slow is “slow”?
Do you have a tyre inflator?
Maybe just keep it topped up until you get a better chance to get the repair done?
eddieinkirkmichael @ 10:16
If you don’t have any success. Try taking pedals off and let him go around like that for 1-2 weeks. Help build up confidence and then try again, he should fly after that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bCs8WLi1W1w
Jock Stein
With Oscar’s Wake being held in Ireland, it seems somehow appropriate that so many CQNers are congregating in Glasgow, on a pre arranged gathering.
There is something consoling in friends gathered together in respect and remembrance of a dear departed one.
Oscar’s short life has bequeathed a legacy of love and goodness, involving so many people.
A triumph of humanity and Grace over self interest.
Enjoy your day, bhoys and girls, you deserve it.
Stay safe…..and sober…ish!
corkcelt
there are many of us on here with spare tyres should they be required…;-)
Hey Roy Croppie….
I’m trying to get oot before the Bride comes back and you post stuff about my hero Jock Stein.
MightgetootbeforenextweekCSC
Rest in Peace little man….no doubt your playing for God’s Celtic XI soon enough ….my family’s and my thoughts are with you and your family….God Bless you all…
Warren
One for the younger CQN posters who might not have seen this……
One of the greatest nights ever in my life,standing in the Jungle…..
Thank you Celtic FC…..I love you
► 2:30► 2:30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H64BOxqZh6Y
3 Jan 2012 – Uploaded by Barry Celtic
Celtic 4-2 Rangers – 10 Men Won The League … Watch Later Hearts v Rangers 24 Feb 1979 by Sinx1967 4,630 views; Thumbnail 9:36
BRTH, give PaddyBhoy a call, he is the tyre mhan!
Thunder Road, don’t be nervous mhate.
Be afraid:-)
See you in the pub.
Doc
couple of things have come up, prob be 3ish before I get to McChuils, if its any later the rattle will be out the pram in Casa Lenzie ;-(
I’ll see you then Che.
Always a drama!
McChuils?
Drove past it on the High Street last time I was in Glesga…..
Is it Tim Friendly?
MightpopinnextbankholidayCSC
Brth. I’ve got an inflator I can bring today of you want .
Sannabhoy