Conor Magennis with his loom band bracelets in aid of Gaza
Little Conor Magennis from Dundalk has been so moved by what he has seen happening to children his own age in Gaza that he asked to attend the solidarity protest in Dundalk’s Market Square last week. Since then he has sought to further the cause for those affected by the ongoing crisis by making special Gaza loom band bracelets.
The seven-year-old proudly stood beside his father Paddy and his grandparents and little sister at the event in the town centre on Friday.
Unfortunately, over the weekend Conor fell and injured his leg and has been confined to the house and to bed. His father Paddy said: “When we told him he wouldn’t be able to jump around or play football he didn’t care. All he cared about was not being able to support the children in Gaza.”
It didn’t take long for the innovative little boy to come up with a plan.
Granny Maria was sent to buy loom bands and little Conor is now spending his time making special ‘Gaza loom band bracelets’.
Conor said: “I am going to sell them for whatever anybody wants to pay me. Then when I get all the money, I am going to buy books and pencils for the children in Gaza to bring to school.”
His father Paddy said: “I’m so proud of him, he is just 7 years old and this is all his own idea.”
You can get one of Conor’s special ‘Gaza Loom Band Bracelets’ for a donation at Gerry Adams TD’s office in Crowe Street.
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