A tragic family who need some help

[Highlander]

Thank you very much flipper is yours

[bewva]

Well done for filling the calendar H.  

[Highlander]

Thanks bewva but it was you and other members of the Forum who filled it.  

As I said the story of this family did move me and it's great that we can help in some way.

All I can say is a massive thank you to all who have taken part.

[marina]

I'm sure everyone who helped fill the calendar feels, like me, that we're glad to be able to help even if it's in a small way. 

I have two gorgeous, healthy grandsons and it's reading stories like this makes you realise how lucky you are.  I hope these two boys can get some of the help they desperately need.

But a big thank you to Highlander for all his efforts, once again, in bringing it to everyone's attention and his organisational skills!   

[Jacqui Harvey]

Great result H, glad it has been filled so soon..... Thanks a lot for your efforts, very well done.

[Highlander]

For those who may not have seen hubblebubbles post elsewhere.....

I am delighted to be able to tell members that I have received to two very generous donations for the family.

One is from kevin3 who everyone will know is a tremendous supporter of various charities and is always amongst the first to participate in things that I do on here. Very many thanks  Kevin.

The other, equally generous donation is from someone who has sent me money privately before but, as in that instance, wishes to remain anonymous. I, of course can only respect that decision no matter how much I would want to herald their name from the rooftops. Thank you so much – you are very kind.

I have transferred the money donated and it has been safely received so hopefully it will be helping the family very soon.

Aren’t CBF members wonderful.  
 

[Highlander]

Once again I am delighted to report to members that I have received another donation.

I am waiting to hear if the very kind person will let me reveal his/her name. Obviously, I would very much like to.   

PS these donations are in addition to the money that the advent calendar will raise, so many thanks.

[Old Nick]

There certainly are some very kind and generous people on this forum who do not wish to attract recognition.  Respect to you and to all who give above and beyond especially at this time of year when we seem to have so much compared to some others.   

[Highlander]

There are indeed Old Nick, there are indeed.

It is a very difficult balance between asking people (more than once) to help and appearing to badger them into parting with their hard earned cash.

But there are over 11,000 members on this forum and it has in the past and continues to provide invaluable information on a huge variety of subjects. And all for free.

So it seems to me little enough to put something back in the shape of help for children who have very little in an area which has provide us with such pleasure.

So if members feel they can help, I'd be very grateful.   

http://www.calis-beach.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=56864.0

[Highlander]

First door opened tomorrow - I'm like a coiled spring