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Archives for September 2007

Help hungry kids in Argentina
I just saw a great documentary about a British journalist travelling around Argentina, Bolivia and so on, and in Argentina there are thousands of families with absolutely nothing since the colapse of the economy there - 80% unemployment etc. This organisation feeds hungry kids. $5 US dollars will buy many kilos of food.…
Give to charity FREE as you shop
Went to Tesco yesterday, and they are donating to the Red Cross on several everyday products. So if you want to do your bit on things you usually buy, look for the displays. I expect (although I don't know) that the price reflects in some way the donation they are making but if you buy the product anyway what the heck!
Website designer for a Wiltshire charity
We are a Wiltshire based Registered Charity. We have an old website hosted for us by our national association but need to find a website designer who can convert it into a more modern format with updated text and photos for us. Preferably a firm that has dealt with charities before and, ideally, not too far from Wiltshire.…
3rd Biggleswade Guides are going to Swim the Channel
During 17th September until the 9th December, a team of 12 girls from the 3rd Biggleswade Guides will be swimming the English Channel (22 miles) for Aspire (Spinal Injuries). A team of 4 guiders will also complete a further 22 miles for the same charity. We will be completing this task in our local pool giving a total of…
Challenge Sought
Im looking to raise money for charity within the next 18months and im looking for suggestions for the challenge (ie run a marathon), please. Ideally something original, but all suggestions will be considered. Would appreciate some help on this!
Bravehearts Childrens Trust
I've been raising a few pounds for the Bravehearts Childrens Trust by way of charity auctions and have started a publishing project to help raise more. Right now, there's a dedicated website being put together to help with the fund raising and the writing of the book - we are auctioning off the right to write a story for…
1.5 hour activity urgently needed
Hi MSEers', Please help! I've had yet another manically busy week at work - and tomorrow is Club night and I'm completely lacking ideas with what to do with them ... first time in 3 years! Girls aged 7 - 10 for 1.5 hrs followed by Girls aged 10 - 15 for 1.5 hrs. So far this term we've done some badge work / arts and…
Disposal of foreign coins
I've been offered several large bags of mixed foreign coin along with a handful of assorted notes. Is there any way I can get these changed? Ideally in the Bristol - Bath - Swindon area or at a London airport, perhaps?
Roger Lowe Asbestos Mesothelioma Campaign
ROGER LOWE ASBESTOS MESOTHELIOMA CAMPAIGN Supporting victims of asbestos-related disease and their families in Plymouth and the South West. Public meeting speakers, Linda Gilroy M.P. Dennis Yiannakis (Consultant Oncologist), Sean McPhail (SWPHO) and a representative from the family. To raise awareness and provide…
Running a bar for fundraising event CLUELESS!!!!!!!
Hi All, We are arranging a fundraiser in November and want to do our own bar as it is going to be held a community hall. We have only ever had our events in pubs before so have not had to think about running our own bar. Luckily we have willing volunteers to serve on the night but i'm confused about licensing laws and what…
Promote Your Charity Bike Ride FREE!
We run a site that promotes great cycling activies and we feature charity bike rides. If you have a ride you'd like to promote, please post it at CycleTours.us for free.
Pedal for Scotland
Just completed the 55 mile Glasgow to Edinburgh bike ride at the weekend for Pedal for Scotland - http://www.pedalforscotland.org/ Raised £620 for Leukemia Research so chuffed about that :) Anyone else take part - how did you do? Must have been the wetest, coldest day of the year so far...lol...typical!
Money Saving and Cancer Support
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Charity Football Match: Inflatable Ballerinas versus Inflatable Sumos
Hi everyone, long time lurker here. I just wanted to let you know about something I thought might appeal to your sense of humour. For the past few years, I've arranged fancy dress football matches to help raise money for charity. In our first game, a team of Smurfs were pitted against a team of Garden Gnomes, whilst last…
Breast Cancer Campaign sponsorship
Hi all On 29th September I, along with my family and some friends, will be walking (climbing, or most probably in my case, crawling!) up Mt Snowdon in aid of Breast Cancer Campaign. Our involvement in this stems from my wife having been diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years ago. Thankfully she is now recovered and has an…
Great North Run
Has anyone out there who has great north run 30/09/2007 place and unable to do the run for whatever reason then my friend who is desperately want to take part in this run will be greatful to have your place. Thank you
Charity idea for MSE
In a lot of the threads people say there will be a lot of MSE fans there but how will we recognise each other. How about getting an official little metal badge (like the ones you get for Breast Cancer etc.) and the profit from their sale could go to the Charities chosen by MSE for the year.
'Fire Walk 4 MS'
The Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre (MSRC) needs Brave soles........! The MSRC is a national charity dedicated to supporting all those affected by MS. We provide a free phone MS Telephone Counsdelling Service avaliable 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provides vital support to those affected by MS. We recieve no…
knitting squares?
anyone know of any charties that still want knitted squares making? - i enjoy knitting but i am afraid i am only able to do plain and squares/oblongs.
Speed Dating
Hi I am part of a supporter group for a charity and am considering organising a speed dating fundraiser event. Has anyone done anything similar or been speed dating and got any ideas? Thanks P x

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