Charity run anyone?

ballisticz466

///Member
Now as you guys know, the GP ouens has had a charity run, and by the looks of it, it seemed a success.

We all know it's winter here by us, and what it's like when we get into our cars in the morning and it shows a dismally cold 9.5 degree celcius on the screen. We come home after a long days work, get a nice plate of warm food and then cuddle up next to our better halves in our lekka warm beds. Covered by either an electric blanket or no less than 3 bed spreads. But lets spare a thought for those less fortunate this winter. Be it the homeless, a npo, the local shelter or even the spca. A charity run, a moerse one that is, for us western cape guys.

We could agree on a charitable organisation, and work around that. I would love to, but I'm thinking that it would be great if this can be an official western cape event, hence needing official fanatics reps.

Options are endless here! Once we agree on a recipient, we can then each bring one item that will benefit them. Meet at X and then drive to them. Will be great PR for the forum as well as a great time to meet everyone involved. I'll even go so far as to approach companies in my surrounding area to ask for donations. There is the PnP's, Checkers, Shoprite's, Spar's etc and not to mention the smaller guys, who I'm sure will be willing to assist. I would need a letter from the fanatics stating what it's for.

Com'on ouens!

What you guys say! We can do this!
 

ChefDJ

///Member
I have requested for it to go to the events comm. down that side. They should respond shortly.
 

ballisticz466

///Member
Beemster is one of the CT events coordinators!

He said it's you :biglol::biglol:

But ja. Please guys, can we do this. Really want to do something like this. Will share on FB as well, once we get the go ahead :)
 

Arbee

Honorary ///Member
ballisticz466 said:
Beemster is one of the CT events coordinators!

He said it's you :biglol::biglol:

But ja. Please guys, can we do this. Really want to do something like this. Will share on FB as well, once we get the go ahead :)

PM me your numbers please? I'm based in GP but if you happy planning and organizing this event, I'm happy to make it official. We will chat over Whatsapp.


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ChrisBrand

Staff - Legal
Staff member
Hey guys, this sounds great.

Lets get the ball rolling by putting some charities forward that we know of with a short summary of what they do and what is needed.

We could maybe look at the end of July, beginning of August?

When I have a few responses here and we have a good idea of what we want to do I will post a new thread with all the details and a list of attendees
 

UpNcOmiNg!

Events Organiser
Hey there guys.
Sorry I have been so scarce on this one.
Some questions:

1) Charities in mind
2) Date
I would assume early August, maybe we do a clothing drive of both Winter and old Summer clothing that we may want to get rid of.
3) Whom would we like to involve?
There is an initiative that I would love to try, I cannot remember the name so I will try and search it somewhere. What they do it they issue a number of coupons to homeless people, they then have a whole lot of items donated by people with a "price" on it in terms of coupons. This gives people an opportunity to 'buy' items instead of just giving.
That's an alternative to a predestined charity of course which may well be first prize.
 

ballisticz466

///Member
Jusso. This is what I like to see. Gonna do some contacting in the morning and come up with a few charities. Have 1 or 2 in mind already.
 

ballisticz466

///Member
So I have met up with a friend that has just visited a children's home in the Southern Suburbs. Don't have enough info as yet, but will make an effort to go around there the weekend or one evening after work. Privately run (I think), the home, is home to neglected, abandoned, abused babies and kids. Ages range from 2 months to early teens. As I mentioned before, I'm willing to go around to various supermarkets in the area to see if I can get some donations. Any toys, baby clothes, nappies, baby food etc should be more than welcome for them. More info to follow as soon as I get it.

Besides the advertising for the forum, I can almost assure you guys it will the best feeling ever, knowing we were able to help these kids. Not to mention the blessings :=): Even just a little bit.

Here is a facebook link for more info.

https://www.facebook.com/miraclekidzhelpingfund/info?tab=page_info

Hope this can become a reality!

Cheers
 

yzdm3

New member
Hi I'm new to the forum and I think I can get coca cola on board to support this initiative. I work at coke and I will be able to arrange some beverages (not sure if that's a good idea considering the weather)
 

ballisticz466

///Member
Hi I'm new to the forum and I think I can get coca cola on board to support this initiative

:ty::ty::ty:

I've also spoken to the local PnP, gonna hopefully see the store manager tomorrow evening. Depending on what time I can get there. Maybe we can get some goodies from them. Will also pop around at Checkers on my lunch break to see if I can get them on board. Will let you guys know how it turns out.
 
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