Pledges for Ismail re ISTANBUL MARATHON

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
21/10/2011 11:58

Just to let people know.............



Hard cash collected so far is TL 1935 PLUS £50 via pay pal and Euro 25 and £15.00 collected from Haci Ali guests.



Pledges to come are TL 350.00 that i know of.



If you said you would pledge or would like to PLEASE PLEASE do.



It would be nice to get at least HALF of the TL 6000.00 needed for this little boys bone marrow operation.



I calculate at the moment, if all pledges are paid, we will have in the region of TL 2600.



So we still have a way to go to pay for this OP.



If you are able to give, no matter how small, please do, either via me or Lee.



Thank you.

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
21/10/2011 17:03

A decent sum Malcolm, but as you say, not even half the cost of the operation required, What we need is someone with deep pockets to save the day ! This is such a worthy cause it deserves an extraordinary response ! Hopefully some kind benefactor will come on board !

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
21/10/2011 17:12

Sorry I pledged....will go to David,Zeroclor early next week...had visitor





Mike

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
21/10/2011 17:29

Malcolm. Can you please confirm where/when I can pay the pledge in cash preferably in the Alsancak area (with a small bonus as your loose boots must be well "shot" now !).

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
21/10/2011 18:01

Deputydawg.



Can you get to Haci Ali on Sat night and give to Lee .



Am out at charity do, as always, at Esentepe way tonight.

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
21/10/2011 18:05

Mike lapta ,



Thank you very much.

deputydawg


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Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
21/10/2011 18:08

Malcolm, thanks. I will find Lee at Haci Ali. Hope your function is a great success.

ozankoymum


Joined: 10/01/2009
Posts: 359

Message Posted:
21/10/2011 18:26

Hey malcolm, I can to the house yesterday morning after zumba but there was no answer.. Are you back? I dont have Anitas number in my phone so call me on 0533 823 7117 and I will bring you some cash x

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
21/10/2011 19:38

Thank You everyone for supporting us. Loose Boot's says his trainers aren't worn out, but he's not so sure about his legs.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
21/10/2011 20:32

I must say, you guys are pre children of the Universe. You deserve respect.



What more noble a cause?



I wish good on you.



wyn

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
21/10/2011 22:06

Mike message 3,



I can collect from you tomorrow and give to Malcolm with my donation on Sunday.



Chris

spider


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Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
21/10/2011 22:29

We have not forgotten our pledge and will get it to you via Lee and Jan, very well done again.







Spider,X

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
22/10/2011 00:10

msg 8 We should be in tomorrow........

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
22/10/2011 13:36

Please keep the pledges coming , Folks ! All contributions are very important and will make a huge difference to the quality of life of this little boy !!

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
23/10/2011 11:55

Loose Boot's Good Morning and Good Morning to anyone else reading.



50 TL pledged from Linda weighed in yesterday, also 50 TL from Brian and Jan (deputydawg) last night at Haci Ali .



deputydawg says it's 30TL for Ismail and 20 TL for your new trainer laces. But then on 2nd thoughts you can manage with the old ones.

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
23/10/2011 14:35

Great news Lee, the generosity of many people is to be applauded !

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
24/10/2011 17:26

Still collecting. be good if we could knock it up to TL 3000

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
24/10/2011 17:28

Chris,been to Bank today !!!!!Got money waiting.

If you are not passing I can get to David this week



Mike

HotHippo


Joined: 25/03/2010
Posts: 402

Message Posted:
25/10/2011 04:41

BTTT

Far too much negativity on this forum!

Let's support the positive folks instead - get your donations in to swell the fund for this deserving cause, and reward Malcolm's efforts made on behalf of Ismail.

Cheers,

Eddie

pammick


Joined: 09/07/2009
Posts: 722

Message Posted:
25/10/2011 08:20

Hi Mal - have collected all the cash from the friends who sponsored you, it is just a matter of getting it to you. Is there somewhere I could leave it on our side of Girne? We have visitors staying this week so we will be out and about rather a lot. If you call me on 05338305375 maybe I could meet Anita in the Supreme or something.

Well done, for one person to raise that much money is fantastic.

Regards, Pam

LooseBoots



Joined: 08/02/2009
Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
25/10/2011 12:29

Thanks Pam, I could meet at supreme up till 1300 as I won`t have the car this afternoon. I will text you off board.



But, I will mention no names , but have received a boost to our funds, and I have thanked the person privately, but we will definately be up to the TL 3000.00 point.



Thank you everyone.



Still collecting.....and anyone can still donate......

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
25/10/2011 13:19

Thank You so much and please see comment message Num 183 on main Topic.



Kind Regards and many thanks to all of you.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
25/10/2011 13:56

Message 18,



I met Malcolm on Sunday as when I didn't hear from you assumed that you had got the money to him, sorry.



Chris

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
25/10/2011 15:20

Msg 21,



Great news, Malcolm, that the fund will at least, break the 3K barrier ! Kudos to all who contributed in whatever way they could . Let's go for the 4K mark !

metin


Joined: 08/09/2008
Posts: 1588

Message Posted:
25/10/2011 21:06

Haven't forgotten mine......will have it this weekend.....



Dawn

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
25/10/2011 21:18

Ha ha. That`s ok Dawn.



I know from past experience it takes a while....being in the right place at the right time etc.



It will take a while so don`t worry.



I am trying to get the story to the local Catalkoy paper via our Turkish Teacher

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
26/10/2011 17:08

Another TL120 IN THE POT.



Come on people..............every litle helps.

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
28/10/2011 02:26

Malcolm,



Trying to collect a few bob from my golfing buddies here in Dublin, they are a good lot and I'm sure will be happy to contribute, like your friends in England ! Will let you know how it pans out in a week or two !

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
28/10/2011 08:05

Nice one EamonnMc. Youv'e got the BALLS and the DRIVE and we are glad to have you in our CLUB.

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
28/10/2011 11:22

To much wine Lee methinks ;-)



Thanks very much Eamonn. Appreciate any help in raising funds.



I notice from other threads the word NAIVE bandied about ...............not connected with this thread I hasten to add..........but I have been trying to get the story across to the Turkish and TC papers............



Not sure if the BRT programme had any effect.....



The local free Catalkoy paper, that is published in English and Turkish may be doing a piece and I and another person did contact TAK but if anyone else is able to spread the word..............every little helps.



Thank you to all that have contributed.



Can`t thank you all enough.

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
28/10/2011 11:34

Further to my post I have just had a Facebook message from Spor A.S. who organised the Istanbul marathon and they have given me an e.mail address of a communication Liason company in Turkey................so I have written to them.



Fingers crossed.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
28/10/2011 13:16

No wine Malcolm since Monday, (maybe it's lack of it) . Just quick witted and clever. (and modest)

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
28/10/2011 15:11

Ha ha.



OK fair enough...............



Nice one from Sinyaclub.



Pledges coming in.............money from the boss`s hairdresser,and from couple of my running group.



£40 received from my mate in UK.



All adds up.

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
30/10/2011 15:54

What's the current total , Malcolm ? Are we getting near 4K ?

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
30/10/2011 16:25

About TL3200 at moment as far as I know

philbailey


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Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
31/10/2011 04:46

well done

keep going

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
01/11/2011 17:14

Malcolm,



A lot of effort , by you and many others , has gone into gathering this sum but the pity is, it is still just over half the cash required for the bone marrow operation ! I know more is coming in - in dribs and drabs but a huge gap remains ! Any ideas , from whichever source, on how to bridge this gap would be welcome !!

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
01/11/2011 19:00

I think the LOCAL Catalkoy belediere bi monthly paper that is free and in Turkish and English is printing an article. Plus I have sent an e.mail to a Turkish advertising agency recommended by SPOR A.S the firm that ran the Istanbul marathon..





But didn`t really get a lot of feedback from Cyprus today articles..........even though we had the front page and the whole of the second page one week.



So I won`t hold my breath...............



In the future the wine bar in Catalkoy want to organise an evening for Ismail but that will take some organising.



If any one knows of a company or hotel etc that they feel they can approach for us......................



Trouble is there are a lot of WORTHWHILE charities trying to raise funds and although there are a lot of very generous people out there, people get charitied out.



But that doesn`t help Ismail...............

wynyardman



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Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
01/11/2011 19:49

Looseboots,



Just keep the faith!



wyn

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
01/11/2011 20:06

OK Wyn.



Will do...............................



Thanks for all your support.

LooseBoots



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Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
02/11/2011 08:35

To the top for the last time.