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Hello Friends,

This is one of the most difficult messages I've ever written. It comes from a very sadden heart as the local young gentleman, José Andres Hernandez, who I've supported over the years in his battle with cancer unfortunately passed away at the young age of 14 this past September after yet another battle. In his short time with us José touched so many people from being the "Nessie Ambassador" for our local Scottish community to showing his strong interests in engineering through his school studies.

In honor of José, I'm once again supporting the efforts of St. Baldrick's to raise money for children's cancer research by shaving my head on Saturday, 13 March at the Norfolk Waterside Festival Marketplace. Please show your wonderful support for José's memory and all the other children battling cancer by helping me meet and exceed this year's goal of raising $1,500 for St. Baldrick's and the research into finding a cure for children's cancer.

For my friends in the Scottish and Irish communities the "Clan Challenge" and "County Challenge" respectively will be going on again. Just note your clan or county beside your name when making your donation. This challenge is not to see which Clan or County can raise the most funds or have the most contributors. Rather, it is to unite our Clans and Counties behind this fundraiser and show what the extended Celtic community can do when we all come together. Maybe all the local Celtic societies will take the Irish society lead from last year and match what is donated by their members.