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The whole campaign of organizing this auction by Mr Wally Pope 58, of Barking Road
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The whole campaign of organizing this auction by Mr Wally Pope 58, of Barking Road
The whole campaign of organizing this auction by Mr Wally Pope 58, of Barking Road, Plaistow was to save the life of a small boy Billy Taylor aged 5, of Lowe Avenue, Canning Town, who is suffering from Leukemia. The idea was to raise money and to send him to the clinic run by Dr Joseph Issells in Bavaria. The boy went there and is now back in this country, at the Great Ormond Street, Childrens Hospital. Over 200 birds were auctioned and the highest price raised was £ 65. One pigeon was supposed to be worth £ 150 reached only £ 45. The pigeons were all donated by Club members and people from the area. December 1970 -005
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This heartwarming print captures the incredible efforts of Mr Wally Pope, a dedicated resident of Barking Road in Plaistow. Determined to save the life of young Billy Taylor, a 5-year-old boy battling leukemia, Mr Pope organized an auction with the sole purpose of raising funds to send him to Dr Joseph Issells' clinic in Bavaria. The community rallied together as over 200 birds were generously donated by club members and local residents for this noble cause. The atmosphere was electric as people from all walks of life gathered at the auction, eager to contribute towards saving Billy's life. In December 1970, amidst great anticipation and hope, each bird went under the hammer. The highest bid reached an impressive £65 while one particular pigeon fell short at £45 despite its estimated worth being £150. Nevertheless, every penny raised brought them closer to their goal. Thanks to these collective efforts and unwavering support from the community, Billy Taylor was able to travel abroad for treatment at Dr Issells' clinic. Today, he has returned home safely and is receiving care at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital. This powerful image serves as a reminder that when communities come together with compassion and determination, miracles can happen. It showcases not only the strength of human spirit but also highlights how small gestures can make a significant impact on someone's life during times of adversity.
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