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Lancastria Memorial Fund (sunk WW2, thousands died)
...hello fellow MSE'rs. As those of us around the UK remember the 70th anniversary of the evacuation of Dunkirk, I thought it would be good to spare a moment and some thought, for those who, a few short weeks later, didn't make it back. On the 17th June, 1940, thousands of service personnel, and a number of civilians, were…
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Premature (and sick) babies' charity, and perhaps a bit of fun...?
Bliss are a charity concerned with premature and sick babies, and they've just launched a campaign. What they want is for people to go to the campaign website and create a billboard advert for them using your own photo or one of theirs, and then share it with their friends - via Twitter, Facebook, or just email. Hopefully…
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Skate4Cancer-UK
Hey all :) Not entirely sure if this thread is in the right place. I hope so. anyway , If people are on Facebook could they please join this group ? http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=238722603499&ref=ts Its Skate4Cancer - Uk A Canadian charity which I have set up here in the UK . The reason it is " skate " 4cancer is…
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Donating underwear to Africa
Hi everyone, I've just posted this in the Competitions section but I think it's pretty relevant here too. I've found this twitter campaign, a company are donating a pair of pants to Africa for every 2 people who tweet the message - has just thrown Pants at you! (and donated some to Africa) #MomijiPantsParty…
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on behal of my daughter....
hi my name is nadine ,im 11 years old and im going to be getting my hair cut for the little princess trust which provides wigs for children who have cancer or alopecia and im also donating my hair to the charity so someone can benefit from it (im getting approx 24 inches of hair cut off) its all happening on the 19th june…
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fund raising ideas
do any of you guys have any creative ideas on fund raising? hopefully something that doesn't cost much?... i'm the captain of our school's soccer club and we are planning on purchasing new equipment (additional balls and nets in particular). The ones we have are all worn out since soccer isn't exactly part of our…
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Which charities do you support?
I don't support any charity on a regular (monthly) basis, but I do give a large donation 2-3 times a year to each of my "pet" charities. I have always believed that giving to those less fortunate is an important part of life & something I try to do even when cash is very tight - there will always be somebody worse off than…
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Free Ebook to any children charities
My name is Oliver Nash. I am the author of The Primate Puzzle It is a 250pg childrens adventure story set in Borneo (illustrated for free by Bethannie Cunnick). I've spent 5 years working on this project & raised £3796 for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children (who saved my life in 1984 and have cared for me ever…
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Bear adoptions
Does anyone know of any organisations/rescue centres etc where you can buy someone a bear adoption gift. Things like adopt a tiger seem ten a penny but I need a bear scheme, ideally a black bear but failing that a brown/grizzly or polar would do. Thanks in advance Holly
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Sponsorship needed! Down syndrome/learning difficulties
Sponsorship and donations needed to support people with down syndrome and learning difficulties. Please show your support and generosity in helping us, help them. Simply copy and paste this into your browser bmycharity.com/WarleyGatewayClubJump The Warley Gateway Club is voluntary run registered charity, for people with…
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Phew, charity bike ride finished!
I just wanted to post about my Stepdad, who is raising money for the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford, which my little sister attends. Him and his colleagues as well as my other half, cycled from Weymouth (where they live) to Stef's college, 140 miles in two days. They arrived back this morning after…
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sponsering a childs education
Hi Wondering if you all jcould help me as you seem to be more educated in these things than me. For a few years my son who is now 9 has wanted to sponser a childs education. Altho i have looked into it i have never known which one is going to do the best service or use the money wiser, i.e so that the least goes on admin…
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Trainwalk for the national autistic society
Hi guys, I am doing a sponsored walk for the national autistic society. This is the 2nd walk we are doing, last year raising over £3000 for people with autism. If you are in Worthing, West Sussex on May 23rd 2010 and want to join please PM me - or if you would like to sponsor us please do so here -…
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Kenyan Orphanage 100% of donations really gets to them!
Hi MSErs, I looked through this board, as the Mum of a friend, Kerry Watson has just opened an Orphanage in Kenya. She volunteered over there in 2007, and through personal experiences she decided to raise money to open an orphanage up to our standards (Kenyan orphanage standards are horrendous) She's given up her life to…
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~*~ Race For Life 2010 ~*~
Hello, I am doing the RACE FOR LIFE 2010!! I a doing it with my friend Kat. We work together at the Royal United Hospital, BATH. We see a lot of misfortune and people dying of cancer, thats why we have decided to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. We would really like it if you could help us raise some money. http://…
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spot the ball template
I need your help, Im a nurse in a hospice and last year I hosted a pink party to raise funds for work, and we raised an incredible £750, so Im doing the same again this year, but , i need new and fresh ideas! Its going to be open house in mine as last year We have some raffle or auction prizes including A gas bbq 3 meals…
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Summer Raffle 2010
Hello All By supporting the raffle, you can help the Alzheimer’sSociety to continue to fund research, run quality support services, deliver training to professionals and campaign for improved care and greater understanding and awareness of dementia. Tickets £1 each Closing date: 04th June 2010 Draw date: 17th June 2010 If…
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Please give me your opinions...
Hello everyone, I'm looking at doing some fundraising either for an individual charity or for a number of charities. The idea is quite simple, but I'd like some statistics to put in a marketing plan. If you could answer these questions: * Would you pay to leave a message on a website? * How much would you pay? * How much…
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Volunteering for Save the Children
Hi I applied to Save the Children a few weeks ago to work as a volunteer in one of their shops. I havent heard back from them as yet and just wondered if anyone knew how long it normally takes? Thanks in advance.
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London Marathon 2011
I'm sure this has been posted somewhere on the forums before, but I can't find it! The applications for the 2011 Virgin London Marathon are beiing accepted from today. I've just put what is my second application (I was rejected on my first one in 2009 :( ) so I have my fiingers crossed for this one. Anyway, enough of my…