makeabigdifference.org » Katie’s Corner http://makeabigdifference.org Impact Young Heroes supports young people living with cancer. © Impact Young Heroes 2011. Impact Young Heroes is a registered charity: 1122871 (England & Wales) Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:01:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 makeabigdifference.org http://0.gravatar.com/avatar/5ea4351daa6a9e4be5acb8701d1714ae.png?s=48 http://makeabigdifference.org Katie’s Corner June 2011 http://makeabigdifference.org/katies-corner-july-2011/ http://makeabigdifference.org/katies-corner-july-2011/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:55:41 +0000 aaron http://makeabigdifference.org/?p=2367 Recently our friend Carolyn donated nearly 200 cards and cross stitch items for us to sell to raise money for Impact Young Heroes.

My sister had told us about a table top sale they were holding at my Nephews school, … Read the rest

]]> http://makeabigdifference.org/katies-corner-july-2011/feed/ 0 Katie’s Christmas Corner 2010 http://makeabigdifference.org/katie%e2%80%99s-christmas-corner-2010/ http://makeabigdifference.org/katie%e2%80%99s-christmas-corner-2010/#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:40:01 +0000 aaron http://makeabigdifference.org/?p=1194 Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all!  I hope you enjoy my Christmas quiz.

What is the Irish custom of “feeding the wren” or “hunting the wren” on December 26th?

A) Taking one’s in-laws out to dinner… Read the rest

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Trick or treat?

Spider web and ghost buns

Ingredients;

100g/4oz Margarine

100g/4oz Caster Sugar

2 Medium eggs

100g/4oz Self raising flour

Bun cases

To decorate;

Icing sugar

Red and yellow food colouring

Black writing icing

Mini marshmallows

Heat oven to … Read the rest

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Before I was diagnosed with Bone Cancer in February 2007, my life was like any other 21 year olds, I was working as a home care assistant, lived independently and was self sufficient.  I had no idea of the effect … Read the rest

]]> http://makeabigdifference.org/katie%e2%80%99s-corner-september-2010/feed/ 0 Katies Corner July 2010 http://makeabigdifference.org/katies-corner-july-2010/ http://makeabigdifference.org/katies-corner-july-2010/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:25:12 +0000 aaron http://makeabigdifference.org/?p=995 Through my treatment there were a lot of tough times, but also some good ones too, this is thanks to charities like Impact Young Heroes who support young people with cancer and people like you who fundraise and donate to … Read the rest

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Three quick and easy puddings!

In preparation for my Dad’s special birthday next month me and my Mum have hunted out our favourite recipes for the family barbecue.

We hope that the weather is good … Read the rest

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Impact Young Heroes has been a constant support for me, my Mum and Dad for the past two years.  We wanted to help them raise funds to support other young people with cancer, and decided we would hold an event … Read the rest

]]> http://makeabigdifference.org/katie%e2%80%99s-corner-may-2010/feed/ 0 Katie’s Corner April 2010: Easter Special http://makeabigdifference.org/katie%e2%80%99s-corner-april-2010-easter-special/ http://makeabigdifference.org/katie%e2%80%99s-corner-april-2010-easter-special/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:59:54 +0000 aaron http://makeabigdifference.org/?p=844 On the 5th February 2007 at 9am my life changed forever.  For a few years now I had been working as a care assistant, more recently caring for clients in their own homes, which I loved and I was living independently.… Read the rest]]> http://makeabigdifference.org/katie%e2%80%99s-corner-april-2010-easter-special/feed/ 0 Katie’s Corner March 2010 http://makeabigdifference.org/katie%e2%80%99s-corner-march-2010/ http://makeabigdifference.org/katie%e2%80%99s-corner-march-2010/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:08:42 +0000 aaron http://makeabigdifference.org/?p=782

Most people (including me before chemotherapy) assume chemotherapy means losing your hair and feeling sick, how totally wrong could I be!

Not only did I lose my hair, feel sick and put on about 5 stone I also encountered symptoms … Read the rest

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Welcome to Januarys Katie’s Corner, I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year and not struggled too much in the snow we have had for the past month!  This month I have a few hints and tips … Read the rest

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