northeastshooter Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 macmillan nurses have been there for my family a lot over the last 10 years as i lost a aunty, uncle and grandad all to cancer and beleive they do one hell of a job supporting the patient and the familys involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Was it? Huzzah! I live to give. Apparently not, it was the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlistairB Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 My Gran died of Alzheimers last year and i agree they are a worthwhile charity, however, they were the Tesco corporate Charity of the year last year so got a huge wad of cash (approx £7m) from that. I agree a smaller charity would be best, and preferably one that hasnt had the luck to be a corporately sponsored one - they need the money the most. AB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I received a suggestion via PM for SADS- Sudden Adult Death Syndrome, here's a bit of information on them for consideration, I have to admit it's not a condition I had heard of. Preventing premature sudden death The cardiac charity SADS UK aims to save lives, providing information, funding research and medical equipment to prevent premature sudden cardiac death. Working in the areas of Research, Prevention and Emergency Care lives have been saved as a direct result of the work of SADS UK. SADS UK highlights the fact that young people and even children can be affected by potentially fatal cardiac conditions. SADS UK was granted international affiliate status to the SADS Foundation, Utah in December 2000 and works with SADS organisations overseas. There have been some great suggestions so far, it looks like Orchid is a popular choice and certainly would be sure to benefit and is appropriate for the distribution of members on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Let's face it, there have been so many worthwhile causes mentioned on this thread, SADS is no doubt yet another one to add to the growing list. I'd be more than happy to support Orchid again this year, I've had personal experience of living with Prostate Cancer and in my book, any organisation that helps to raise awareness of this disease, (and other forms of male cancer)has to be worth supporting. Cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 As one of the few ladies on the site , i think we should have Orchid again, after all it is a bloke thing and most chaps need all the publicity available for this type of cancer as unlike us ladies they don't shout loud enough. from Auntie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 my 2p worth would be Macmillan nurses for the care they provide and the support they get for cancer patients. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 As one of the few ladies on the site , i think we should have Orchid again, after all it is a bloke thing and most chaps need all the publicity available for this type of cancer as unlike us ladies they don't shout loud enough. from Auntie. Lynn are you saying you have a big mouth :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) Lynn are you saying you have a big mouth :lol: Are you saying you don't have BIG FEET :lol: - are you going Mike Just to add another option - I was at a charity shoot up in Jockland & it was for kids getting rehabilitated after a stroke - loads of help for Adults but suffering a stroke so young takes a lot out of them (sorry I don't know the charity) Edited February 10, 2012 by Tam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petethegeek Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Just to add another option - I was at a charity shoot up in Jockland & it was for kids getting rehabilitated after a stroke - loads of help for Adults but suffering a stroke so young takes a lot out of them (sorry I don't know the charity) Different Strokes, perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) Hawkeye ive just spent the last ten minutes trying to work out how to put a big PULL in giant purple on here, anyway you get the drift. from Auntie. Edited February 10, 2012 by 100milesaway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Different Strokes, perhaps? Whatcha talkin about Willis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 My chosen charity would be Alzheimers. I have a friend who's father is unfortunately suffering from this terrible illness and he is a lovely guy, so that's where my vote goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) Hawkeye ive just spent the last ten minutes trying to work out how to put a big PULL in giant purple on here, anyway you get the drift. from Auntie. Sorted Auntie you owe me one Edited February 10, 2012 by magman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 :lol: :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Hawkeye ive just spent the last ten minutes trying to work out how to put a big PULL in giant purple on here, anyway you get the drift. from Auntie. Or the more comedic version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petethegeek Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Whatcha talkin about Willis? In common with a lot of people who have already posted, I have had personal family experience of both cancer and Alzheimer's - uncomfortably too much in the case of the latter with it being such a strongly genetic disease! As a consequence I would be happy with either of the front runners. However, checking up on the charity differentStrokes (>>Obvious linky for Mungler<<<), as mentioned by Tam suggests a charity which would seem to meet many, if not all, of the criteria put forward: Low profile but official charity operating in an undeniably worthwhile niche area helping children and young adults who have suffered a stroke Checking their address on google maps shows an office on a small business park on the outskirts of Milton Keynes - not too far from Orston My slight concerns with the current favourites are: Backing Orchid for a second year running may start to look like some kind of affiliation - not necessarily a bad thing, but worth thinking about Alzheimer's has a high profile and for reasons already mentioned is already relatively well supported Just my thoughts, while I've still got them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I dont care where it goes, as long as the charity has no plans for sending funds abroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 as stated before orchid is such a good cause to bring it home to us blokes . not only did i loose my dad to cancer and dementia in past year , i lost my best man and best mate to breast cancer . its somthing us boys never think about . adi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 I'd back Pete the Geek's suggestion because it's a sound charity and Pete the Geek is a sound chap who does an awful lot behind the scenes (and has done since charity shoot No. 1). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petethegeek Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 I thank you sir for your kind words, however I was mostly simply attempting to ascertain if this was the charity that Tam was referring to in a previous post. That said, it would certainly seem to be a worthy cause which I would be happy to support being put forward into any final vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted February 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Pete the Geek is a sound chap who does an awful lot behind the scenes (and has done since charity shoot No. 1). Seconded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 No problem with the charity, but since when is Orston ne'er Milton Keynes ? its 81 miles Deershooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) A charity we raised money for at work last year was canine partners, they train and supply dogs for the disabled , its amazing what these dogs can do , several have gone or are going to our armed forces members who have been terribly wounded in afganistan. It cost £800 to buy a puppy and £5000 to cover its first years training £10000 for its complete training . A very worthwhile cause I reckon Canine partners Edited February 11, 2012 by fenboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) I've changed my mind,I'm with Fenboy and believe we should go with 'Canine Partners'. It is a very deserving cause and because it is not one of the 'big names' probably struggles to get the recognition and support they need. Go onto their website and watch the film about what these dogs do for people and then I hope you will support Canine Partners to receive the N v S charity donation. http://www.caninepartners.co.uk/Index.htm Vic. Edited February 11, 2012 by VicW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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