Fundraising Ideas needed

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 20:04

Our newborn SOS triplets need urgent eye surgery, 2 of them need both eyes operated on and now there are also fears that the 3rd will also need surgery. The family are having to go to Turkey every month for check ups which is proving very expensive. All the airlines have been contacted to see if they will offer reduced price tickets but we need to raise some serious money to cover the operation costs.

Any ideas Please

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 20:08

Teresa any idea how much per child?

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 20:11

Perhaps a fun run !!

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 20:19

Tom they have been quoted 1000 euro each eye so at least 4000 Euro, they are going back to Turkey on the 13th to see the eye surgeon again and he will then check the 3rd triplet so the costs could go up to 6000 Euro.

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 20:23

8,000 members a pound each £8,000

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 20:26

Sienna how wonderful would that be.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 20:28

Sienna - if you look at the list of active members I am sure it is far fewer.



Many of those might be duplicates so maybe if each member gave £4.00 that might well be a good amount.

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 20:32

A £5 each then can someone not collect money into an account in the UK then transfer over after a couple of weeks and same over there - poor wee souls !

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 20:34

Or can you not ask some of the restaurants do quiz nights and donate the money

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 21:08

sienna,



I think the reason Teresa is asking for ideas is because the quizes, bingo and other such are done to death. There is probably one or other every night of the week. The ones we used to go to were for charity but gradually the numbers have fallen off due to overkill.



So it is new ideas. Last summer there was a raft race where the teams made their own raft and competed around acourse off Lapta. Great fun was had by all.



However it is a bit cold for that so how about the old student faithfull, the bed push or failing that wheel chair race.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 21:50

When do you need the money by?

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 21:57

Thanks for the ideas so far but please keep them coming.

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 22:19

Maybe, until the weather improves and an outdoor fundraiser can be arranged, perhaps just an old fashioned collection box at certain locations, like the drop off arrangements with the toys?



Maybe one of the markets can donate a free stall and perhaps have a bring and buy stall? Homemade cakes, unwanted bric-a-brac etc? Botanica have a large frontage and we are open 7 days a week, so maybe a stall could be set up there? Once a fortnight or whatever?

susief


Joined: 06/11/2008
Posts: 529

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 23:14

Teresa, have a look at http://www.ideasfundraising.co.uk/ or http://www.bluecross.org.uk/web/site/Fundraising/AZFundraising.asp for some interesting ideas.

michelle3012


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 578

Message Posted:
08/01/2010 23:57

There are 2 bowling alleys now, why not hold a bowling night, we used to do a skittle night for the school, and we used to get a fish n chip supper delivered, always a good night and a great laugh.....just a thought?

michelle3012


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 578

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 00:03

Just had another idea....why dont you approach the people that hold the markets and ask if you can charge an entry fee of say 0.50tl or even 1tl, just as a one off, i am sure you would raise quite a bit of money.

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 00:48

Isn';t there any cheaper option? The reason I ask is because a baby born into the village here had eye problems. Iknow the family haven't got much money, but had the child treated in Turkey. I don't know much about the system in Turkey, but surely the poor don't have to find that kind of money. I am assuming these babies are of Turkish origin rather than Turkish Cypriot. It seems a heck of a lot of money to me.

I swould have thought that U.K might have been cheaper privately??????



As to raising money - yes, everything has been done to death. Just baout every charity has a stall at the markets now, and the quizzes and everything else done to death.

bUT ISN'T THERE A MEDICAL SPECIALIST SOMEWHERE WHO WOULD HELP WITH REDUCED FEES OR DO IT FOF FREE OUT OF LOVE?

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 01:13

what can i do as anything you want i will bully my customers to part with thier money. listen to marie it has been done to death. We wil do a fundraider xxxxxx between you and me wev will raise the money marie over to you xc

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 01:41

Here's an idea. Don't know how viable this might be, but it may be worth a try (desperate times call for desperate measures). How about approaching Moorfields Eye Hospital in London? I think we all know that it's probably the best eye hospital in the world. I have read in the past that they do ops for all sorts of people who are not the most fortunate in the world (particularly children). Does anyone think it's worth a try?



Jean

Vidal


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 867

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 01:43

Just get some volunteers out there with a bucket. I think people rarely refuse if its genuine.



There were some ladies at the Wednesday Girne market a few weeks ago, collecting for some students who needed financing to finish their courses at uni. Everyone put their hand in their pocket.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 07:05

count me in with whatever way you want to go, some of the above ideas are brilliant,

Tessa lets have some drop off points, come on all lets rattle those tine.

J I agree Moorfields are the best in the world, worth a try

sheila

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 07:08

Jeannie

I think you have hit the nail on the head, approaching a UK hospital not only helps the babies but gives the hospital great publicity. Probably better to try and get some of the UK newspapers on side first with the story and let it evolve from there!



Chris

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 08:16

The triplets pictures are in Cyprus Today Saturday edition they are absolutely gorgeous and nice to here that Lefkosa Hospital is not charging the family for their services.



Chris

Rogerdoger


Joined: 04/09/2008
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 14:22

How about a horse racing night that always collects a lot of money

No1Doyen


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Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 16:49

I have a relation that works at Moorfields. I'll speak to her on Monday.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 18:22

Thankyou so much for all the ideas, i will keep them all in mind and when the time comes i will start shouting.

The moorfields idea is a good one but as the babies are already under a hospital in Turkey i am not sure how they would feel about going to UK and seeing drs that dont speak their language but i will put the idea to Nuket and see what she says so if you could speak to your relation No1 that would be good.

When the family go to Turkey on the 13th they will bring back detailed reports so we will have a much better idea.

If anyone wants to donate nappies or baby milk then by all means please drop them off to me at the bridal shop.

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 18:43

I used to run a UK lottery when I lived in Germany. You get 49 people and charge say €2 per number. Assuming you sell all the numbers (I used to do it on a 2 monthly basis so that I did not have to collect money all the time) then you have raised €90 x 8 = €720. Give €40 or 50 as the weekly prize then the balance is for the charity. It worked really well and you can raise some serious money if you can get the initial people. The winner is the person who has the number that corresponds with the UK (Main) Lottery Bonus Ball. If you do not sell all the numbers then its proportionate and if the winning number is not sold for any week then you can either give all the money to charity for that week or make it a roll over. Worth a try perhaps?

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 18:50

See the triplet and Teresa here: http://is.gd/5XT27

brend


Joined: 20/01/2009
Posts: 149

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 19:07

We have everybody bringing their old books in and then they put a donation in charity box to take any home. have raised over £5000 in 3 years. maybe not a quick fix but will help in long term and doesn't cost anybody anything because they have got something for their money!

Brend

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 19:08

Thanks for the pictures Mr Doeleman - the ones of the SOS party are good too.

lucienne


Joined: 29/01/2009
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 20:11

Why doesn't someone contact one of the nappy companies or formula milk companies, surely they will donate for a few photos of the triplets now or at a later stage using or wearing their products.

There must be loads of different companies supplying baby products to the TRNC. If they were all contacted, by ltter or phone surely some sort of deal could be thrashed out.

lucienne


Joined: 29/01/2009
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 20:16

Just had another thought, what about contacting one of the woman or baby magazines,? Will they pay for a few pictures and the story? Surely the fact that they are triplets possibly all needing the same operation must be of interest?

Is there a 'triplets group/organisation' in the UK or somewhere else that might want to get behind it and give some support?

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 20:37

Another way to raise money would be to have an Auction, perhaps at the Lambousa, every one usually has something that could be donated and I am sure if you speak with Gordon the owner maybe he would allow the use for a fee..... Even bottles of whisky, Gin, any thing.....

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 20:51

Have emailed NHS charitable trust and asked if they have any criteria in place for this situation. Got an automated reply that they will respond within 7 days............Lets pray people.........

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 21:03

What about a "slave for the day" quction - macho men - a bit of odd-jobbing here and there? Ladies - ironing for the day? Me? I am a pretty good cook and would auction myself to cook for a three course dinner party - and wash up after? What do you think?

michelle3012


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 578

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 21:16

Lucienne

Yes there is its called the 'Twins and Multiple Births Association' Tamba for short, I used to be a member some years ago!!! Here is a link to there website: http://www.tamba.org.uk/Page.aspx?pid=195



In some countries you get help with 3 or more babies in the UK you dont, but some parts of Europe do give extra help and extra finance, might be worth looking into.

JaneG


Joined: 18/12/2009
Posts: 96

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 21:31

Hi teresa

My husband was a DJ and compare for 30 years and has organised lots of charity functions for various good causes, Why not let him try and orgaganise a caberet night with singers and a comedian, I am sure you will be able to find a venue for free as they are screaming out for business.

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 21:36

Lots of suggestions - bt no-one says - yeah, lets do it??

lucienne


Joined: 29/01/2009
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 21:54

Are you volunteering Botanica?

Mr Vince


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 696

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 21:57

As Teresa says, it's early and we will have more information when the children return from their visit to hospital.



There have been some fantastic ideas and I am sure that we will start fundraising shortly. In the meantime we can all think of possible large donors who might be able to resolve this at a stroke. Corporate Donors.



Today I have sent emails to possible celebrity donors. Celebrities with some conection with Cyprus.



David Haye, Yusuf Islam aka Cat Steven, Jordan, George Michael, 6 Dot Foundation for the Blind of Turkey, Pancyprus for the blind of Cyprus.....



Think "out of the box" as to who you know. It might just help

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 22:18

Like i said earlier thankyou all so much for the ideas, and some great ones, Botanica i am up for a slave auction and Jane brilliant idea if your husband is able to get some acts together i am sure we could get a venue no problem.

Mr Vince Thankyou for taking the time to do this, i know the family are so grateful for all the support they are getting but the op is the big one and of course all the aftercare that goes with it.

I loved holding them all at once but the thought of looking after them 24/7 scares the life out of me.

Cyprusquest


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 428

Message Posted:
10/01/2010 00:47

Teresa - you are working hard at this - don't let it affect your shop.



Has anyone yet made a straight offer of a donation?

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
10/01/2010 00:48

Yes!! message 39!! But we are a furniture showroom, not a bar/restaraunt we can offer the space outside, for a brika /brack buy/ sell and I have offered myself as a chef /cook for dinner party for 6 people and you are are offering??

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
10/01/2010 09:28

I'm afraid this is all to much (again) for one woman, i.e. Teresa. Why not make an expat committee soonest, check the ideas and decide which ones are best to find the money needed? And work the ideas out together. Yes, of course, I volunteer for such a committee and offer to do the communication/PR.