The third Little Heroes Charity Motorbike Run was organised recently to assist a very special young lady. Billie Smith is a six year old girl with “osteogenesis imperfecta” also known as brittle bone disease. We hope you enjoy this selection of photographs captured by Shelley Corcoran as participants gathered at the Copper Still, Dromod and don't forget to tag and share with your friends! READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Billie's bones can break and fracture at any time and requires special care and attention. Carer Ann Reynolds approached Little Heroes organiser, Glenn Campbell, about running this year's event in aid of Billie. The condition is one shared by Adam King who came to prominence when he appeared on the Late Late Toy Show offering “A Hug For You” to the nation. Billy has many challenges in her life. As well as osteogenesis imperfecta she has to cope with sleep apnoea, profound hearing loss and difficulties regulating her blood sugar levels: “She is the most fabulous child. When I first started working with her she had about five words, now she 1,005. She is a real talker, an entertainer. She is a joy to be around,” Ann said. PICTURES | Meán Scoil Mhuire, Longford students step out in style for their graduation ball PICTURES | Throwback to yesteryear in Longford as 2006 Scoil Mhuire class celebrate graduation PICTURES | Smiles aplenty as Longford plays host to St Christopher's Colour Run Glenn Campbell is one of the forces behind the Little Heroes Charity Motorbike Run: “I met with Ann and she asked about doing the fundraiser for Billie. “When I met Billie I said there is no question about this, we are going to help out in any way we can." The third Little Heroes Charity Motorbike Run took place on Sunday, July 24. Glenn said after the event, "We're so pleased to say that we have reached our achievement of getting Billie her chair. Thank you all so much again. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who donated spot prizes, vouchers and the volunteers. Your help is so
PICTURES | Fantastic Longford and Leitrim support for Little Heroes Charity Motorbike Run for Billie
Caption: Organisers; Diarmuid Faughnan, Glenn Campbell, Michael Nolan, Ann Reynolds, Billie Smith and Danielle Courtney Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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Down Memory Lane | A big gallery of stylish and stunning Longford graduation pictures from 2006 PICTURES | Hum of Honda 50s across south Longford as Ballymahon Niftys hit the road for fun run PICTURES | Spectators soak up the sun at Longford's Old School New School car show Caption: Pat Dooner, Shane Clyne, Declan Shirren, Richard Cummins and Noel Jordan Picture: Shelley Corcoran
