Seems like a good thing do. Eddie doesn't ask for much for running this show. In fact, nothing, as far as I can see. Must be worth a round of drinks or so to charity.
Not that it will sway anyone's thoughts, but I might mention that there is a small incentive on offer too. That post will get buried soon enough, but the offer is open until the end of Feb. Current odds are very favourable
Paul
Well done Eddie this is a great idea, if you plan to do the same in the future you could we consider a charity to like Combat Stress http://www.combatstress.org.uk/
I am always trying to raise funds for them, as there are a lot of our chaps coming back with major issues, who just can't fit in with a normal life and keep reliving the trauma of life on the front line. IED's etc
This charity does its best to help them recover and gives support.
I propose starting another fundraising page when this one ends in 47 days and this is an excellent candidate for inclusion.Originally Posted by Flashharry
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Eddie: I would be more than happy to donate 20 quid, how is this best done. I am overseas so would need to use a bank transfer from my UK account and I am not eligible for tax back.
I'm overseas too - the site allows you to use PayPal or credit card. Can't claim tax back of course.
Paul
Just found this (let's face it - I spend most of my time in Boys' Room) and I think it's a fine idea - especially the ever-changing beneficiaries.
Votes from me for ...
Parkinsons UK
Alzheimer's Society
After just 2 weeks I think it's got off to a cracking start with 152 contributions totalling £3,493.50 (£4,237.50 taking Gift Aid into account). With another 41 days to go before it closes I'm still confident that the target of £10,000 us achievable but only if the other 3,000+ active forum members wake up and start counting the change in their pockets ;-).
I previously posted an e-mail from ABC Animal Sanctuary, here's one from the British Lung Foundation just to let you know our efforts are appreciated.I know most of us on the forum contribute to our favourite charities but I'd like to raise enough money to make a significant difference to a few charities. Here's what I'm asking you to do:
Each evening, put all the loose change from your pockets into a container and do this every evening for a month; based on my own experience it's easy to save £20 in a month.
Now here's where it potentially gets very interesting: the forum has 3,386 active members which multiplied by £20 each = £67,720! If we select up to 10 charities and divide the money equally between them, that's a significant sum for each of them.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Updated link for those who can't see it.
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fun...15&isTeam=true
I would contribute without hesitation Eddie.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
No donations for almost 48 hours now :-(.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
More than eight hundred views of my free £200 G Shock offer, but just a handful of entries. Don't want to bump it too often, but ... seems the charitable feelings are perhaps tapped out for now.
Paul
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