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Title: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: jv on 31 March 2009, 16:46
Separate thread to keep this one http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=111467 tidy.

This is the charity for this year:

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/

Hopefully you will chose to support this idea and donate some money over the following 12 months :)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: jv on 31 March 2009, 17:07
Thanks to the likes of cookiemonster and chuff for inspiring this idea in a round about kind of way :)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: JC on 31 March 2009, 17:11
wot did i do  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 31 March 2009, 17:18
Good idea chap, and fair enough, I'll chuck in a small donation when I get my monies back on track :)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Len on 31 March 2009, 17:22
Already donated.
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 31 March 2009, 17:22
Already donated.

Quite generously too :)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Len on 31 March 2009, 17:24
Wasnt much!

And how do you know? Oh I guess the target goes down???
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: topher on 31 March 2009, 17:26
On a personal note, this particular charity means a lot to me.. so thanks in advance for donations :afro:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Wayne on 31 March 2009, 17:27
Great idea, donation sent
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 31 March 2009, 17:28
Wasnt much!

And how do you know? Oh I guess the target goes down???

It tells you who donated and how much :) I'll be sure to add as I said, got plenty out of this forum :)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: jv on 31 March 2009, 17:31
thanks :)

the response speed of this place amazes me at times :) :)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 31 March 2009, 17:33
^^^

That's because some of us never leave...  :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Len on 31 March 2009, 17:33
When the Boss posts you take notice! :wink:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: JC on 31 March 2009, 17:36
thanks :)

the response speed of this place amazes me at times :) :)

:afro:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Guy on 31 March 2009, 18:05
thanks :)

the response speed of this place amazes me at times :) :)

:afro:

fantastic idea... Macmillan are a very worthy charity :afro:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Len on 31 March 2009, 20:36
Love the thank you email!  :grin:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: kniterider on 31 March 2009, 20:41
could only bung a fiver in chaps as out of work till me business kicks off, but thought what the hell, and with my mum going through stomach cancer at the moment it kinda hits home, alone with the other peeps ive lost over the years cause of this....

 :smiley:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: RTechUK on 31 March 2009, 21:02
Brilliant Idea JV!  I am We are proud to be playing a part of golfgti.co.uk  :wink:


Nick & Ben
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Dan34 on 31 March 2009, 21:04
Really good idea JV! i donated a fiver for the charity, also im loving andywash's donation  :grin:

Dan
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Rhyso on 31 March 2009, 21:09
top idea  :smiley:

and very poingnet (sp) as i learnt today that someone i work with may have cancer  :sad:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: boneybradley on 31 March 2009, 21:19
top idea and a very good charity
(I guess most of us will know someone who's being affected by cancer....my father had prostate cancer that was operated on last year and it seems ok at the mo, so its quite close to me.)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: JC on 31 March 2009, 21:32
half way there already

(http://www.yellowandblack.com.au/forum/images/smilies/WeAreNotWorthy.gif)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Khare on 31 March 2009, 21:38
half way there already

(http://www.yellowandblack.com.au/forum/images/smilies/WeAreNotWorthy.gif)
wow that really is amazing! I think a target of £5000 would have lasted the whole year, seems like £500 will be completed by tomorrow
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Mikester on 31 March 2009, 21:53
half way there already

(http://www.yellowandblack.com.au/forum/images/smilies/WeAreNotWorthy.gif)
wow that really is amazing! I think a target of £5000 would have lasted the whole year, seems like £500 will be completed by tomorrow

I agree to be honest, i will donate once pay day rolls around. Wont take long if every members just gives £5. As there is 100's of active users.
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Organisys on 31 March 2009, 21:59
Good idea JV.
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Guy on 31 March 2009, 22:02
Really good idea JV! i donated a fiver for the charity, also im loving andywash's donation  :grin:

Dan

 :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Dan34 on 31 March 2009, 22:03
Really good idea JV! i donated a fiver for the charity, also im loving andywash's donation  :grin:

Dan

 :lipsrsealed:

I knew it!!! :grin:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Khare on 31 March 2009, 22:12
we should make an appeal on crimewatch to find the REAL andywash.
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Guy on 31 March 2009, 22:20
Really good idea JV! i donated a fiver for the charity, also im loving andywash's donation  :grin:

Dan

 :lipsrsealed:

I knew it!!! :grin:

i know nothing  :wink:

we should make an appeal on crimewatch to find the REAL andywash.

i found him on twitter... although I don't think it is the same Andywash that likes automatic car washes... the one that likes car washes is the true Andywash  :wink:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Khare on 31 March 2009, 22:22
i found him on twitter... although I don't think it is the same Andywash that likes automatic car washes... the one that likes car washes is the true Andywash  :wink:

thats the andywash we gotta find, not twitter andywash, the car wash andywash!
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Ashley on 01 April 2009, 19:49
think this is a brilliant idea.. as said, most people know someone not too close from home so this really does make a difference

need a new target now too  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Len on 01 April 2009, 20:03
Didnt take long!

New target or a different charity?
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 01 April 2009, 20:08
Bloody hell jv, bet you didn't expect it to fill that quick ;) make the goal £1000, or do you have to set up a new one?
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: jv on 01 April 2009, 20:20
Awesome, superb support thanks :)

The target was irrelevant really, I just had to list something.

This will run for a year as previously explained :)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Len on 02 April 2009, 08:38
Hope the impetus doesnt wane after reaching its initial target!

Think the target should be 5k
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: RTechUK on 02 April 2009, 22:05
Hope the impetus doesnt wane after reaching its initial target!

Think the target should be 5k


Good Idea Len..Lets aim for £5000..Just watching the news and there should be another trillion quid knocking around soon so lets see if we can use £5k of that to donante to a good cause and not a wBankers pocket.. :grin:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: bobbarley on 02 April 2009, 22:17
We've broken £500 :afro:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: T_J_G on 02 April 2009, 23:58
I'll put some in the fund on pay day :) Some seriously generous donations guys!
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Len on 18 September 2009, 12:49
Please note that the new Target has been raised to £2000.

Lets see if that can been reached.
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Neil gti on 02 January 2010, 20:48
Please note that the new Target has been raised to £2000.

Lets see if that can been reached.

Over the £1k mark now, keep it going people :wink:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: jv on 03 January 2010, 13:19
Superb support - thanks everyone :)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: JC on 03 January 2010, 13:36
nice warm feeling inside hey jv.   double your orginal target :afro:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: robz on 03 January 2010, 14:48
think we're doing well peeps!
keep it up!! :)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 04 January 2010, 12:35
Just put in the money I was waiting on from PayPal (money profit from the forum calendars :) ) :afro:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: robz on 04 January 2010, 12:38
how much?? if thats not a rude or inproper question???
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 04 January 2010, 12:38
how much?? if thats not a rude or inproper question???

Well it's on the site lol! £30! :)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: robz on 04 January 2010, 12:39
cool, well done everyone!!
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: AlanD on 04 January 2010, 13:14
I only just managed to get my monnies in last doors. Phew . .
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: jv on 04 January 2010, 14:14
Just put in the money I was waiting on from PayPal (money profit from the forum calendars :) ) :afro:

nice one :)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: jv on 22 April 2010, 10:43
last couple of weeks of raising money for Macmillan :)

over £1400 (inc gift aid tax back) raised so far - amazing work, thanks for your support :)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: robz on 23 April 2010, 10:20
thats brilliant!
well done everyone!!
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: jv on 06 May 2010, 08:21
Thanks for your support everyone, almost 1500 raised for Macmillan.

New charity for year 2 is HelpforHeroes, one which had a lot of mention on here previously.

Main thread updated http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=111467.0
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Guy on 06 May 2010, 10:14
that's excellent guys & JV well done! :afro:

H4H is an excellent charity and gets my full on support!

might I publicly suggest retailing the wristbands for an extortionate amount of monies... say - at least £5 or £10 each... with anyone not wearing one at a GGTi event being humiliated until they purchase one (kind of like a left handed drinking fine)

https://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/products/50-x-Help-for-Heroes-Wristbands.html (https://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/products/50-x-Help-for-Heroes-Wristbands.html)

it would cost £100 for 50 but could make 10x that amount  :smiley:  (and the £100 is already going to the charity)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: robz on 07 May 2010, 14:21
agree with guy there!!
100% backing from me - however my contribution will have to be next month now, lol - spending too much as usuall!
great charity and well done everyone on reaching so much for macmillan!
£1000 easy ;)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Dan34 on 08 May 2010, 13:25
Awesome stuff!  :cool:

Just donated to the new cause, luckily i saw it in chuffs sig as i didnt realise we were on a new one!
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Len on 25 May 2010, 12:02
New charity will be supported when next job starts!
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Wayne on 25 May 2010, 13:53
Donated, great site and always happy to show support.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: M3mP on 27 May 2010, 17:23
Hey guys, ile donate.. Just wounderd where the donate part is (yes im new) ;) also i would love the wristband idea if you guys go throw with it.  :nerd:


*EDIT* Found the donation all done :)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: dom on 17 April 2011, 00:51
Target met :smiley:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: JC on 28 April 2012, 16:07
so, where are we going for the forums 10th year Mr V ?
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: jv on 28 April 2012, 16:11
we shall be supporting bobbarley and his aim to raise money for www.action.org.uk :)

Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: JC on 28 April 2012, 16:22
:afro:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 28 April 2012, 17:45
Good call.

Just pipped the "Jay's vasectomy fund"

 :grin:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: JC on 28 April 2012, 17:47
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Jay on 28 April 2012, 22:49
awww shucks  :sad: Guess I'll just do it Len style and *shmash* em with a rock :sick:

I'm sure the banger rally will be worth it :afro: (though it would have been better if it were in a Golf!)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 01 May 2012, 14:51
Sounds like a great idea :afro:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Len on 01 May 2012, 23:00
awww shucks  :sad: Guess I'll just do it Len style and *shmash* em with a rock :sick:



Sliced and diced actually! :grin:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: bobbarley on 04 June 2012, 12:01
Thanks for the donations so far guys.  Remember, every donation is just one step closer to NOT getting a personal lap dance from me!
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 04 June 2012, 12:21
Nigel, I will be doing the calendars again this year so hopefully a hefty contribution will be made from that buddy. :)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 18 June 2012, 11:17
Nigel, I will be doing the calendars again this year so hopefully a hefty contribution will be made from that buddy. :)

Don't be fooled into thinking this is Shady's money. He claims it as his, but it's really ours.. :grin: :kiss:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Len on 18 June 2012, 12:51
He does kinda "earn" the profit which he donates......
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 18 June 2012, 20:08
Nigel, I will be doing the calendars again this year so hopefully a hefty contribution will be made from that buddy. :)

Don't be fooled into thinking this is Shady's money. He claims it as his, but it's really ours.. :grin: :kiss:

Doesn't matter which way you look at it really.  :grin: Still goes to the same place.
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: bobbarley on 05 August 2012, 23:08
Thanks Kirk!

All - We've smashed this years target so I've upped the target to something meatier  :smiley:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: bobbarley on 05 June 2013, 15:43
Thanks to everyone who donated in the last year, we raised an unbelievable amount of money. 

:afro:
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Len on 01 July 2013, 13:45
What is this year's charity thing all about?
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: jv on 01 July 2013, 13:53
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=111467.msg2337409#msg2337409
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Len on 01 July 2013, 16:05
Help for Heroes again.

Should be testicular or prostate cancer all the time!
(sorry but got a mate in his 30's who has already had one bollock off!)
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: jv on 01 July 2013, 16:51
Awesome logic as always Len.
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: Len on 02 July 2013, 09:09
Why thank you kind sir!
Title: Re: Forum Charity - discussion
Post by: rst123 on 20 January 2014, 23:35
Help for Heroes again.

Should be testicular or prostate cancer all the time!
(sorry but got a mate in his 30's who has already had one bollock off!)

I agree 100%,
Or at least some a cancer charity like Macmillan.
The sad thing is, until someone or someone they know are diagnosed with the disease they do not realise how bad it actually is! I've been concerned about a lump on my neck for the last few months, my body doesn't feel right, I don't feel any pain but can feel lumps on my collar bone. I have had my neck scanned and I've been told it's an enlarged lympth node so nothing to worry about, however as it's on my neck I do worry about it lol. Having a bone scan next to see if these lumps I can feel are anything to worry about.
The fact is, I'm only 19 and want to live a normal life obviously hoping everything will be ok.

A guy that went to my school was 15 when diagnosed with bowel cancer, now at 18 his illness is incurable, it's rather amazing how much strength he has and his positivity while going through it all... he's now facing having to have his legs amputated but still fighting with positivity.

Sorry for the long post, hope i didn't send you all to sleep lol...
Just wanted to share my thoughts!