Off Topic Christmas time, can we do something special?

Terry had a nice idea that, as Christmas is approaching, we might do something good, as a board, for somebody, or a family, or a project. Accordingly, we set up a crowdfunding page at https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/SAFC to raise a few bob for a good cause. It's not a big deal, just a chance to do something nice at what is a difficult time of year for some.

There's no pressure and we don't want to make a big deal out of it. You don't want to put in then don't. You do, go to the link shown above. End of.

(Paraphrased at Terry's request...)

 

I'll match that £20 Terry.

I've had the most traumatic and horrifying day of my life and I've got enormous turmoil going on in different aspects of my life, I won't be coming on here at all for a while now.

I'll message my number and when you need the money just drop me a text mate.

Take care

Nick

 

Stay safe Nick.

BM

 

Wouldn't have a clue how to do that either but if someone can set something up I'll match you TJ.

 

Nah you're alright. I'm moving over Christmas, not a good time for free cash. Should be sound after Christmas so if we're going to get a tramp flowers and chocolate for valentines day then I'll be in.

 

**** man. Hope you're ok.

 

Somebody set it up sort it out and tell me how to get the cash to yourselves. I'll give £20 as well.

 

I've got my thinking cap on, and I'm struggling (for a cause)

Suggestions that I can think of at the moment are . . . .
1) 'Hospitallity and Hope' which is a soup kithen and food bank based in South Shields
2) The relatively small amount could be used to buy christmas presents for disabled children . . . . at Keelman's Way School in Hebburn, where my boy used to go (I've done a charity bike ride for them for the last 11 years and they really appreciate it)
3) A battered wives refuge, because, generally, there'll be mams with children who have been, or will be between now and Santa making an appearance, forced to leave 'home' . . . . to provide some sort of presents that would help. I don't know where any are, but it wouldn't be difficult to find out.

Tell me what you think of these ideas

 

Should be pretty simple to set up. Just follow the steps

https://home.justgiving.com/

 

All good ideas Gordon.

Lets see how much we can pull together and maybe we can put it to a few different causes. Maybe have a vote once we're ready to donate? ( as long as we can agree in a civilised manner of course )

Or should we agree beforehand? @Typical_Juan your idea, what would you suggest?

Gordon, we could maybe add spelling lessons for you as a suitable noble cause as well

 

83 look after yourself lad!

Ill hoy in $20 . I like the idea of helping a ex soldier.

 

You little tinker, Wedding Cake

 

I'm in...

 

So you finally met or received a letter from Belastingdienst, tough luck mate

 

Count me in and take care SAFC83. Will have to wait till tomorrow for the cash, this hotel network is pants.

 

Awesome response lads, obviously it was my idea but I reckon it'll be fitting to do something in Sunderland for a local person/cause.

Amazing people on this board, even if we can make a difference to just one person it'll be amazing.

Like I say I don't really know how to identify a recipient but ideas like GA has come up with is a start, as long as the money doesn't end up in corporate hands I'll be happy

 

@Gustavo's Gonads can we get this stickied for a few weeks please bro

 

I like your idea of just a single person / ex-soldier though. Knowing it makes a difference to just 1 guy / lass.