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My Race for Life
Hello, I am just trying to get as much sponsorship as possible for the Race for Life this year, I am 28 and weigh in at 18 stone, so this is really not going to be easy for me, but I want to do it in memory of my dear old Nan who died of bowel cancer in January 2008. Also my dad had had cancer but is still with us. I…
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Glasses
I dont know if anyone can help. But I have glasses in good condition, is there anyway to give this to charity? or are there any charities for those who have sight problems who would be in need of glasses? They are just sitting at home & would prefer them to go to those in need. Thanks!! :o
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Recycle Your Old Specs
I have come across the site https://www.uniteforsight.org from a Friends of the Earth newsletter I have recently received about donating your old specs. I will be donating three of my old pairs of glasses and have told friends and family members who are also digging out a few old pairs. Further info below (a snippet from…
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fundraining ideas
Hiya am a committee member for a registered charity pre-school in my village, we are always needing to raise funds and wondered if people had any ideas. we've done things like the silver trail, calendars, race nights and table top sales what we are really looking for is a big event with a good return. any help would be…
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Donating Toiletries/Cosmetics to Charity?
I went to Gambia back in 2000 and there was a scheme mentioned out there at the time which meant you could send your half used toiletries/cosmetics you don't use anymore to them... I have searched the Internet for something like this but can't find anything, does anyone know of a charity/organisation that does this?…
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Cancer and Polio
My mum used to get a pamphlet or booklet,delivered to her house for a small fee,with the proceeds going to cancer and polio.Is this still available and if so how do I contact them.Thanks D.
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London marathon/raising money for a local hospice
hello! im calling on your good nature, on behalf of a friend of mine who is running the marathon for a local hospice. please, if you can donate even a £1 it would be appreciated! http://www.justgiving.com/paullbasterix i'll promise to hit your thanks button! much love, snails x
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New Online Auction Site for Torbay.
Torbay have just set up their very own non profit making online auction site for local Charities.:T It is still in its early stages, but non the less more and more groups are signing up to it. Local charities register and advertise their goods for free with 100% profit going back to the charities themselves.:j It is also…
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Race for life - cancer research
Hi everyone, i know were all in debt together but i am doing the Race for Life for Cancer Research UK on June 13th at 11am. I know its a long !!!! but can anyone sponsor me... even if its only £2 i would appreciate more than you would ever know, as im a big girl and im getting off my fat !!! and trying to be more healthy,…
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ICAN win prizes and raise money
You have to hury or they will miss out. http://www.rhymestars.co.uk/
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Approaching national stores for raffle prizes etc.
Hello there, My partner is a keen runner and last year ran the London Marathon for a disability charity. This year he's running the New York Marathon for the RNLI and needs to raise significant funds, so we're back to fundraising again. We are hoping to make it easier this year by 'piggybacking' on events and holding…
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Tesco- Its a long shot
The event Im organising in May is for Marie Curie Cancer Care. I have just noticed that Tesco holds Marie Curie as its "Charity of the Year". I am considering contacting them, to see if they would be willing to donate anything towards the raffle/ event. The problem I have is that I can not find any suitable contact details…
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Online Charity shops - Donated Goods
While many charities have online shops selling new goods, not many sell donated goods i.e. an on-line version of the high street charity shop. So list any you know of in this thread with comments ! OXFAM online shop has four donated goods sections with almost 50,000 items available, fixed price postage per order( not per…
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Relay for Life - Raising money for Cancer Research UK
Hello all I am doing the relay for life with my team in 2 weeks time. Its a 24 hour walk in the hope of raising as much money as we can for a very charitable and worthy cause. http://www.donatetomyrelay.org/zeynepersoz I realise that many of us are trying to save money here, but even £1 would be an amazing contribution, as…
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Help the Make-a-wish foundation
I volunteer for the make-a-wish foundation and I am trying to find anyone that could be my point of contact in any childrens department in Hospitals/Hospice's within the greater manchester area. All I need is someone to hand some posters/wish referal leaflets to (it would take 2 mins) to make sure they get to the right…
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Volunteer computing
Here is a article on it and if you are not sure you can watch the video: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/7329990.stm BTW I use the World Community Grid: http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org
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Raising Money for Race For Life 2008
Hey all, I have recently signed up to take park in the Race For Life 2008. I was wondering if anyone have some creative ideas for raising money... I have set up an online sponsor page and forwarded the links to aroun 100 family and friends. I have also agreed to dress up it I reach my target. I was wondering if anyone had…
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how to give PC to charity?
I need to get rid of my old PC, so just wondering are there any charity organisation that is willing to come and pick it up from my house?
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Raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis trust by doing bike ride in July 2008
Hello I am doing the 30 mile bicycle ride from Haywards Heath to Hove on 13th July 2008. I was considering doing the 60 mile one from the capital to Hove but I decided that I would do that next year. http://www.capitaltocoast.org.uk/index.cfm?Content=1&Menu=1 I am doing this ride for the Cystic Fibrosis trust as my fiance,…
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Your vote is worth £5, costs you nothing!
Kids' City works in very deprived, built up areas in south London. It runs a project called Fit Futures which brings in professional and amateur sports coaches to run sports, games and physical activites with young children. We are aiming to get £12k for the most votes in the London category. Just 200 votes, guarantees us…
