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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. Mr William Bailey a pigeon fancier for 15 years, has a look at the pigeons to be auctioned. December 1970
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This heartwarming print captures the incredible efforts of Mr Wally Pope, a 58-year-old resident of Barking Road in Plaistow. His entire campaign revolved around organizing an auction to save the life of young Billy Taylor, a 5-year-old boy from Lowe Avenue suffering from Leukemia. The goal was to raise funds for his treatment at Dr Joseph Issells' clinic in Bavaria. After successfully raising the necessary money, Billy underwent treatment and has since returned to Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital in this country. This remarkable achievement would not have been possible without the generosity and support of over 200 birds that were donated by Club members and local residents. The auction itself was filled with anticipation as bidders vied for these precious pigeons. The highest price reached an impressive £65, although one particular pigeon valued at £150 fetched only £45. Nevertheless, every contribution made a significant impact on Billy's journey towards recovery. In this image, we see Mr William Bailey, an experienced pigeon fancier of 15 years, carefully examining the pigeons up for auction. His keen eye reflects both his passion for these magnificent creatures and his dedication to supporting such a noble cause. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of how communities can come together selflessly to make a difference in someone's life – even through something as simple as an auctioned bird.
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