Fundraising for LUPUS UK

spinndrift · 05-01-2007, 15:41

It's not very often I write a serious post but here goes.

In 2003 Sam, my step son, was diagnosed with Systemic Erythematosus Lupus which is a disease that affects the immune system and is currently incurable. It was a very hard time for all of us especially Sam and Julie but we had great support from a charity called LUPUS UK.

As a result of this I have decided that via Mini Road Runner Rallying it is time to give LUPUS UK something back in return for their support and as a result our cars that we are competing in this year will be sporting LUPUS UK stickers and we will have collection boxes at our service areas.

To help people who can't make donations physically we have set up a fundraising web page at which people can make donations via credit card etc.

The adress of this site is:

Justgiving - Help us support LUPUS UK

there is also a link to it from Mini Road Runner Rallying

You can find out more about LUPUS UK at LUPUS UK :: Welcome

We have set an initial target of raising £250 but I would love to be able to raise £1000.

Thanks for taking the time to read this post.

neilwilliams · 05-01-2007, 19:11

A colleague of mine has a form of Lupus and when it hits it's really bad affecting everything from the joints to being able to think clearly. I wish your step son well and good luck with the fundraising.

JMK2 · 05-01-2007, 21:55

Out own Vikki_Vrs (aka SWMBO) also suffers from this. To sav the disease is devistating is an understatement though Vikki does cope extremely well.

I will certainly be donating as I hope others will likewise. The charity has certainly helped Vikki out numerous times.

Forenote Vikki would post her but her user account is currently locked (mods please can you help - thanks).

JMK2 · 12-01-2007, 19:27

BUMP

Darned good cause

***Neo_VR*** · 16-01-2007, 23:29

Bump..

Loz · 17-01-2007, 13:59

why dont you suggest some fund raising, col? you could do a sponsored marathon!

ScoobyChris · 17-01-2007, 14:05

Triathalon is more Col's thing

Chris

heresmo · 17-01-2007, 15:47

FAO Andy, I tried but failed

The pay site doesn't seem to give me an option for a Mastercard secure code password (which I already have), without applying for a new one that is.

I can only offer a small donation and know nothing, but I do know that it is heartwarming when people offer help because they want to and one truely hopes that such help will be available to others.

Regards
Mo

spinndrift · 17-01-2007, 16:37

Thanks for everyone who has donated

I've had a few people asking if they can pay by cheque and the answer is yes.

You can make your cheque payable to LUPUS UK and send it to me and I shall pass it on.

If you are paying by cheque and want to allow gift aid you can fill in the form below and send it along with your cheque.

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/charities/appendix_b1.pdf

PM me for my address.

Thanks again for support.

***Neo_VR*** · 17-01-2007, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

Triathalon is more Col's thing

Chris

Glad to hear some people do read my email witterings

<bump>

Loz · 18-01-2007, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_VR

Glad to hear some people do read my email witterings

<bump>

have i missed something? You probably missed me off the mailing list or something, I don't remember anything about a triathlon....oxo tower yes...triathlon no...sorry...

ScoobyChris · 18-01-2007, 14:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loz

have i missed something? You probably missed me off the mailing list or something, I don't remember anything about a triathlon....oxo tower yes...triathlon no...sorry...

OXO Tower?! Is that a new restaurant in London?

Chris

JMK2 · 19-01-2007, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

OXO Tower?! Is that a new restaurant in London?

Chris

Obviously not aware of a certain Channel 4 TV Program then Chris

ScoobyChris · 19-01-2007, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMK2

Obviously not aware of a certain Channel 4 TV Program then Chris

Obviously not

Care to explain?

Chris

05-01-2007, 15:41	#1
spinndrift Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Woking/Bolton Le Sands Posts: 6,642 Members Car: Roomster Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Fundraising for LUPUS UK It's not very often I write a serious post but here goes. In 2003 Sam, my step son, was diagnosed with Systemic Erythematosus Lupus which is a disease that affects the immune system and is currently incurable. It was a very hard time for all of us especially Sam and Julie but we had great support from a charity called LUPUS UK. As a result of this I have decided that via Mini Road Runner Rallying it is time to give LUPUS UK something back in return for their support and as a result our cars that we are competing in this year will be sporting LUPUS UK stickers and we will have collection boxes at our service areas. To help people who can't make donations physically we have set up a fundraising web page at which people can make donations via credit card etc. The adress of this site is: Justgiving - Help us support LUPUS UK there is also a link to it from Mini Road Runner Rallying You can find out more about LUPUS UK at LUPUS UK :: Welcome We have set an initial target of raising £250 but I would love to be able to raise £1000. Thanks for taking the time to read this post. __________________ Rev. Andy The Rallying Reverend www.miniroadrunnerrallying.co.uk Engine data aquisition is fun

05-01-2007, 19:11	#2
neilwilliams Techie Teacher Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 957 Members Car: VW Golf TDI SE 5door Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Fundraising for LUPUS UK A colleague of mine has a form of Lupus and when it hits it's really bad affecting everything from the joints to being able to think clearly. I wish your step son well and good luck with the fundraising. __________________ Neil Williams History: Fabia 1.4 8v, Fabia 1.4 16v, Fabia vRS Now driving a Golf Mk5 tdi Teachers click HERE for free resources.

05-01-2007, 21:55	#3
JMK2 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cheshire Near the Cat Posts: 867 Members Car: New Fabia 1 60 BHP Thanks: 23 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Fundraising for LUPUS UK Out own Vikki_Vrs (aka SWMBO) also suffers from this. To sav the disease is devistating is an understatement though Vikki does cope extremely well. I will certainly be donating as I hope others will likewise. The charity has certainly helped Vikki out numerous times. Forenote Vikki would post her but her user account is currently locked (mods please can you help - thanks). __________________ I would like to put something here, but just can't think what

12-01-2007, 19:27	#4
JMK2 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cheshire Near the Cat Posts: 867 Members Car: New Fabia 1 60 BHP Thanks: 23 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Fundraising for LUPUS UK BUMP Darned good cause __________________ I would like to put something here, but just can't think what

16-01-2007, 23:29	#5
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,480 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 79 Thanked 175 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Fundraising for LUPUS UK Bump.. __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

17-01-2007, 13:59	#6
Loz Bad Loz!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: here..................... sometimes there........ Posts: 7,057 Members Car: LTD Edition Fabia VRS Thanks: 41 Thanked 221 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Fundraising for LUPUS UK why dont you suggest some fund raising, col? you could do a sponsored marathon! __________________ Lorraine- AKA Loz, Lozkins, Lozza, Lozzy, Lozlet, Lozzette, Lozzle, Lozley, Lozraine, Lozalot, Lozatron, Lozatronic, Lozatroonathoone, Lozlatina, Loztalot, Lozingtonrain, Lozinator, Lozenge, Lozenger, Lozmanaught, Lozzy Loo, Lozzybear, Lozzy-wozzy-dooh-dah-day, () CouLoz of the rainbow, Lozano, Lozvaldo, Lorraineo, Lorrainickle, Lorrainus, Lez, Lezkins, Randomer & Mizz LB Can't change the way I am, sexy, naughty, bitchy!

17-01-2007, 14:05	#7
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,195 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 336 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Fundraising for LUPUS UK Triathalon is more Col's thing Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

17-01-2007, 15:47	#8
heresmo Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,554 Members Car: Thanks: 50 Thanked 143 Times in 123 Posts	Re: Fundraising for LUPUS UK FAO Andy, I tried but failed The pay site doesn't seem to give me an option for a Mastercard secure code password (which I already have), without applying for a new one that is. I can only offer a small donation and know nothing, but I do know that it is heartwarming when people offer help because they want to and one truely hopes that such help will be available to others. Regards Mo __________________

17-01-2007, 16:37	#9
spinndrift Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Woking/Bolton Le Sands Posts: 6,642 Members Car: Roomster Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Fundraising for LUPUS UK Thanks for everyone who has donated I've had a few people asking if they can pay by cheque and the answer is yes. You can make your cheque payable to LUPUS UK and send it to me and I shall pass it on. If you are paying by cheque and want to allow gift aid you can fill in the form below and send it along with your cheque. http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/charities/appendix_b1.pdf PM me for my address. Thanks again for support. __________________ Rev. Andy The Rallying Reverend www.miniroadrunnerrallying.co.uk Engine data aquisition is fun Last edited by spinndrift; 17-01-2007 at 21:58. Reason: added link for gift aid form

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