To Have Him and Hold Him by Kieran Frank

The funding for Kieran came from the Associations “Making Our Communities a Better Place Fund” which operates throughout the year (1 st April 2021 to 31 st March 2022) until the allocated funding is exhausted. The Sponsorship will assist with future costs, taking away some of the financial burden, whilst allowing Kieran to achieve his goals and enjoy something that he loves to do. The funding provided by Cunninghame Housing Association will enable Kieran to attend the European Championships and be part of Team GB, covering all of the costs involved, from travel to accommodation. Kieran’s Gymnast Team have been selected to join Team GB for this year’s European Championships which are being held in Portugal from 1st December – 5th December 2021. Kieran is part of a Team which have become Scottish Champions, first competing in 2019. Kieran is 15 years of age and has been a gymnast for over 10 years, currently training 3 times a week after school at Inverclyde in Largs as well as taking part in many competitions across the UK and further afield. A sacrifice of some sort is the only way to permanently restore Viktor's life beyond the twelve days and bring him back to normal, but it comes with untold consequences that Damon must blindly accept.On Monday 1st November 2021 John Kelly, Chairperson of Cunninghame Housing Association presented a cheque for £1,000 to Kieran Walker, a young gymnast from Dalry, as part of a 3-year sponsorship. This complication puts his happiness at risk because he might not like what he sees in the mirror, and it's something that needs to be avoided at all costs.Damon must make a difficult decision. He can't even see his own reflection because it's forbidden and goes against the conditions of the gift. Nevertheless, Damon is grateful to even have the love of his life back, even if temporary.Unfortunately, Viktor's new state means he can't be seen in public without a disguise, especially not by his grieving parents. We’re buzzing, he was very happy in the changing room. On nights like that, big occasions, you just want to do him justice.

You can tell sometimes he wants to be out there himself, putting in tackles, running about. Viktor has the miraculous chance to come back to life for twelve days, albeit with some drawbacks from the fatal attack. 'You just want to perform for him, work hard for him, win for him. When his tears fall on the petals, a mysterious voice thanks him and offers him a unique gift in return. After the tragic death of his fiance, twenty-two-year-old Damon brings a dozen white roses to the cemetery to adorn Viktor's gravestone with.

To Have Him and Hold Him by Kieran Frank