Post by shayne on Nov 23, 2007 21:49:35 GMT 8
Caitlin chosen as Westlifes child of courage nominee
CAITLIN Murphy is a little girl of immense bravery and courage and these obvious attributes have been acknowledged by Westlife Star Nicky Byrne who has nominated her for a Woman's Own Children of Courage award.
Caitlin is confined to a wheelchair following a car accident in 2006. Since then, with the help of her amazing family and friends, she has shown tremendous courage in dealing with the trauma she has suffered at such a young age.
"I'm so excited about the award because I love Westlife," says Caitlin.
"Nicky is my favourite because he came to see me in hospital and I'm getting their new CD for Christmas."
While Caitlin was attending Temple Street Hospital she received a visit from the Westlife singer and won his heart. She came to national attention when John Aldridge serenaded her during the RTÉ Celebrity You're a Star competition with the song The Most Beautiful Girl.
"The way Caitlin deals with her injuries has been an inspiration and she always has a smile on her face," Nicky Byrne said.
Caitlin's mother, Sabrina, says that she was "shocked when I was contacted about the nomination. The fact that Nicky took the time to nominate Caitlin was really, really nice".
Sabrina recounted a story of when Caitlin was invited backstage after a recent Westlife gig.
"The band heard that Caitlin was in the crowd so they invited her backstage and Caitlin said to Nicky: 'How's the twins?' to which a slightly surprised Nicky replied 'grand missie, you're more chatty this time than the first time I met you'.
"Another thing I thought was wonderful was the fact that Nicky spoke to Caitlin on her own level. Sometimes people don't see the person in the wheelchair, but they are there."
Source: Carlow Nationalist
CAITLIN Murphy is a little girl of immense bravery and courage and these obvious attributes have been acknowledged by Westlife Star Nicky Byrne who has nominated her for a Woman's Own Children of Courage award.
Caitlin is confined to a wheelchair following a car accident in 2006. Since then, with the help of her amazing family and friends, she has shown tremendous courage in dealing with the trauma she has suffered at such a young age.
"I'm so excited about the award because I love Westlife," says Caitlin.
"Nicky is my favourite because he came to see me in hospital and I'm getting their new CD for Christmas."
While Caitlin was attending Temple Street Hospital she received a visit from the Westlife singer and won his heart. She came to national attention when John Aldridge serenaded her during the RTÉ Celebrity You're a Star competition with the song The Most Beautiful Girl.
"The way Caitlin deals with her injuries has been an inspiration and she always has a smile on her face," Nicky Byrne said.
Caitlin's mother, Sabrina, says that she was "shocked when I was contacted about the nomination. The fact that Nicky took the time to nominate Caitlin was really, really nice".
Sabrina recounted a story of when Caitlin was invited backstage after a recent Westlife gig.
"The band heard that Caitlin was in the crowd so they invited her backstage and Caitlin said to Nicky: 'How's the twins?' to which a slightly surprised Nicky replied 'grand missie, you're more chatty this time than the first time I met you'.
"Another thing I thought was wonderful was the fact that Nicky spoke to Caitlin on her own level. Sometimes people don't see the person in the wheelchair, but they are there."
Source: Carlow Nationalist