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HAPPY END FOR ALBERTO The Original Charity Shop and Library donate 3,500€ to Alberto’s Fund After many months of fundraising, special events, sponsored walks, raffles etc. organised by private sponsors and other charities, the Original Charity Shop and Library are happy to announce the donation of 3,500€ which completes the amount needed for Alberto’s Fund. The Fund was set up last year in an effort to raise enough money for Alberto’s family to purchase a much needed adapted vehicle to transport their son to hospital appointments, therapy sessions, school etc. Ten year old Alberto suffers from a severe neuro-muscular condition and has no control over his body so he is completely dependent on his Mum, Jessica. However, lifting him and the wheelchair in and out of the car was becoming impossible. Jessica wishes to express her most sincere thanks to everyone who went the extra mile to raise the necessary funds to make her dream of an adapted vehicle become a reality.