Help needed to support young turkish family

Wiser


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Message Posted:
11/06/2009 09:39

I have some lovely tenants renting off me in Alsancak and they have just had a beautiful baby. Unfortunately they have just been told that the baby has Downsyndrome. They had the tests and were concernced at one stage but the doctor told them that it was nothing. They are obviously delighted and distraught at the same time. They will need to go for further tests in Turkey and treatment etc and money is very tight. I was thinking of setting up a box in my office or maybe an account with Turk bank where people could donate maybe 10 or 20 lira to be given to the parents to help. If anyone would be intrested in helping in anyway, could they please contact me on wise.lydia@hotmail.com or tel 0533 848 5152 and I have a meeting with Linda at Turk bank tomorrow. Thank you, Lydia.

Pogle


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 1536

Message Posted:
11/06/2009 10:15

Lydia

Well done you. Please count me in for 20TL, the family have a difficult road ahead. Puts into perspective our moans and groans on life here.

hattikins


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Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
11/06/2009 10:18

Hi Lydia

Can you let me know where your office is located so I can call in to make a donation.



Hattikins

bogeyman


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Posts: 175

Message Posted:
11/06/2009 10:57

hi lydia will be in your office later and will donate 20 lira

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
11/06/2009 11:00

hI lLydia put me down for 20 as well. If your going to Turk bank pop in and I will give it to you. At least great inroads have been made into Downs now. I wish them all the luck. I worked with Downs children and they are the most loving children.

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
11/06/2009 11:15

Hi let me know where your office is, count me in for 20ytl or I could leave it with Lilli

Sheila,

parkview



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Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
11/06/2009 13:05

Whatever people say about the brits (I am one) they tend to get bad press, but wherever they are they always give their time and money to charity and help with local fundraising which is usually used for the local population. I don't know any other nation that gives of their time and money so generously. Lydia, well done.

Wiser


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Posts: 796

Message Posted:
11/06/2009 13:09

Hello everyone, thank you so much for the people who have responded already. I have just spoken with Lilli at Guidos and she is more than happy to take any contributions for the family. We will try to think of fund raising as well but just to start them off would be great. Again thank you for you support.

simbas



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Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
11/06/2009 13:11

Would be happy to make a donation but am in the uk !

MsGarnet


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Message Posted:
11/06/2009 16:04

How good is their English? I am happy to spend time looking up websites that will give advice and maybe have chat rooms et cetera - when I can get some cash to you, I will do so........I have a friend with two Downs children, one her own, one adopted - they are afflicted to very different degrees - it will take time for the Cypriot Doctors to ascertain just how badly afflicted the little one will be - my heart goes out to mum and dad - life will be hard, but babe will grow up to be the most tactile loving soul - they must just think 'Pollyanna' - find the best in a trying situation.........

Wiser


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Posts: 796

Message Posted:
11/06/2009 16:30

Dear Ms Garnet, you are very thoughtful, they only speak a little English and are in shock and as you say it will take time for them to see how bad things are. I would also like to thank John for Cyprus solutions and Chrys Ashworth from Alsancak Insurance for their donations.

CarrieRBag



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Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
11/06/2009 18:52

Where is your office located so we call all help in some small way. Thanks

spanna


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Posts: 544

Message Posted:
11/06/2009 22:38

What a breath of fresh air to find such a thread... Nice one Lydia - will pop in to Lilli and pass on a donation...



XX

Pogle


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 1536

Message Posted:
12/06/2009 00:54

Back to the top Lydia, just look what you achieved since 9am!

Pipie


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Message Posted:
12/06/2009 01:50

I will also donate will pop and leave donation with Lilli next time we are over !!!!

Wiser


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Posts: 796

Message Posted:
12/06/2009 09:46

Thank you everyone for your support and my office is located opposite Capitano Fish restaurant (shaped like a boat) in Alsancak. Lydia

Tinkie


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Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
12/06/2009 11:40

Lydia, what a thoughtful thing to do for your tenants, count me in for 20tl.

Wiser


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Message Posted:
12/06/2009 15:44

Back to the top!! Could this be made a sticky.

Kantara


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Posts: 661

Message Posted:
12/06/2009 16:44

What is the name of your office?

So that we can pop in to donate some money.



Thanks

Kantara

smudge



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Posts: 160

Message Posted:
12/06/2009 20:16

We'll be over at end of July and will provide some £ support. I will bring some information over also. Not sure if anyone could do some translation over there.

smudge



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Posts: 160

Message Posted:
12/06/2009 20:19

This is some good starter information from a really reliable info source. Is there anyone out there who would be prepared to put some translation work in. I'll continue to look for some translated pieces.



http://www.down-syndrome.org/information/development/early/

smudge



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Posts: 160

Message Posted:
12/06/2009 20:28

Lydia, going to email you. Smudge

rowlo



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Message Posted:
12/06/2009 20:29

will be out 4th july , will visit guidos and leave donation with lilli

AlsancakJack



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Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
12/06/2009 21:28

Wiser

E-mail Izzet who is the owner of the board.

izzet [at] cyprus44 [dot] com

AJ

TheSaints



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Posts: 1369

Message Posted:
12/06/2009 21:49

Lydia



Will pop in and leave a donation



Mike & Vinera

stellasstar1



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Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
12/06/2009 21:53

Lydia, what is the name of your office or company so can come and leave or donation.

Stella

wynyardman



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Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
12/06/2009 21:57

Wiser,



Brilliant thread. Well done!



Take care, Good people are hard to find!



wynge

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
12/06/2009 22:05

Will be over end of the month and will leave a donation with Lilli

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
13/06/2009 00:28

For all of you who wish to leave your donation with me of course I will be delighted to pass onto lydia. we need to do a fundraiser so come on 44 give me the dates you are here so we can work around it xxxxxxxx

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
13/06/2009 07:52

over 26th to july 12th ,lilli me or misses will drop something into yourself or what is office called ?.



there is a comeday show on at chateau on the 4thjuly ,will gordon allow somebody to call in with a bucket and chip in ?



kav



smudge shame will miss you ,lems out though

Wiser


Joined: 30/07/2008
Posts: 796

Message Posted:
15/06/2009 12:02

Thank you for all your support and I will let you know of any forthcoming fund raising events.

Wiser


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Message Posted:
16/06/2009 10:06

Back to the top

Wiser


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Message Posted:
19/06/2009 12:51

Back to the top again!!

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 15:41

is the Bank account yet open for donations?? I am in NC in a few weeks and will contribute

Wiser


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Posts: 796

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 16:44

I would just like to thank Mr and Mrs Strange for their donation. I have not yet opened a bank account as Liz at Guidos is happy to also collect donations. However Linda from Turk bank and myself are looking to do a tandem jump from Karmi to raise money. Hopefully we will get lots of sponsorship and you will be able to find forms in the bank, Guidos, Equity Plus, The DVD shop in Alsancak, Taj Mahal and anywhere else I can think of from Monday!! All support appreciated.

AlsancakJack



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Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 16:55

Wiser

Have you e-mailed Izzet yet to make this thread a 'sticky'. If not then please do so.

AJ

LynxLtd


Joined: 24/04/2009
Posts: 46

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 21:37

Hi Lydia, good of you to take this step and we would love to support. We will pop in your office for a contribution. Lynx

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
20/06/2009 09:30

I will pop into Guido's once we arrive next weekend (I really want to try out the food and meet Lilli and Guido as we have heard so much about it) and donate while there.

Sheila&Phil

Wiser


Joined: 30/07/2008
Posts: 796

Message Posted:
20/06/2009 10:22

I have sent an email to Izzet asking this to be made a sticky thank you. I will soon be chasing everyone for sponsorship so watch out. I have also had an email from the owner of the Dog Racing in Lefkosa and if we arrange a day at the races he will give a percentage of the takings to the couple which would be fantastic. I will let you know more when a date has been arranged. Thank you again for all your support. Lydia

No1Doyen


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Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
20/06/2009 13:58

Well done Lydia. You are an asset to the Human Race. If only there were more people like you.

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
20/06/2009 15:30

will leave with Lilli when over, could Lilli have a box somewhere where we can pop what we like in,lol

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
21/06/2009 09:49

Hiya Dizzy I do already have one. I look forward to seeing you soon xxx

Pixie


Joined: 18/03/2009
Posts: 489

Message Posted:
21/06/2009 20:22

If you set up a bank account let me know, Im in Nicosia and cant get down to kyrenia...

Wiser


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Posts: 796

Message Posted:
22/06/2009 16:56

Thank you very much to Lynx Management for their kind donation.

AndyR



Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 317

Message Posted:
22/06/2009 19:47

D'you have a paypal account? I'm in the UK but would like to help as well. I have a daughter with Cerebral Palsy so know how tremendously hard the first few months will be, emotionally as much as anything else.

cypruschauffer


Joined: 26/09/2007
Posts: 234

Message Posted:
23/06/2009 08:22

hi lydia i come to you on thursday afternoon at equity to give 20tl donation.I want to share my simpathy to them.regards sarah

Wiser


Joined: 30/07/2008
Posts: 796

Message Posted:
23/06/2009 11:15

Thank you both for your thoughts. Unfortunately we do not have paypal but it is very kind of you to think of it. Thank you Sarah and I look forward to seeing you on Thursday.

Wiser


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Posts: 796

Message Posted:
23/06/2009 15:45

Back to the top!! I only got given a 2 day sticky!

Wiser


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Posts: 796

Message Posted:
30/06/2009 09:56

Just an update. The parents have gone to Turkey for a few days for more tests. As soon as the article has been done for Cyprus Today I will be asking everyone for sponsorship as I will be doing a tandem jump (I am terrified of hights)!! and then we will arrange a day at the dog races. So please if you are passing Guidos or Equity Plus in Alsancak donate anything you can however small. Thank you, Lydia

bogeyman


Joined: 04/06/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
30/06/2009 19:24

allready donated hope everything goes well keep up the good work lydia

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
06/07/2009 09:24

Wiser,

Just back from NC and dropped of 2 lots of donations at Guido's Thursday from us and Richard (Rocky). Shame Guido was out and Lilli is away but now have excuse to pop in again when we have more time.

Well done for supporting this famiy.

Sheila & Phil

Wiser


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Posts: 796

Message Posted:
06/07/2009 09:32

Thank you very much Sheila, Phil and the Bogeyman. Lydia

flowerfairy


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Message Posted:
06/07/2009 17:06

Back to the top

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
08/08/2009 13:01

How are the family doing its been a while since there was any news?

Sheila

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
08/08/2009 16:30

Hi Mint there is an article about them in todays cyprus today. xx