Sponsorship / Crowd funding / Need money....
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Sponsorship / Crowd funding / Need money....
I need some ideas!
At the weekend I was given the opportunity to try on a blade: http://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/1410034/5000/#5
The hugely successful event was organised by IDS in cappagh hospital in conjunction with the irish paralympic team and their sponsor Mondeléz, in an effort to encourage younger amputee's to take up running. Their ultimate aim being an Irish blade runner in the 2020 paralympics.
I can not begin to describe the sensation/elation at being able to run properly followed by the depression of being told that running on my own prosthesis is damaging my back. So, I want one and I have no idea how to raise the money (€10,000) to get one! I am not anyway fast and so competing (with a view to winning) is not much of an option for any possible sponsorship. But I would be completely willing to whore any marketability out of any sponsorship possible!
I'm not looking for a free leg, I'm looking for assistance to reduce to the amount I will borrow. Any ideas?
At the weekend I was given the opportunity to try on a blade: http://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/1410034/5000/#5
The hugely successful event was organised by IDS in cappagh hospital in conjunction with the irish paralympic team and their sponsor Mondeléz, in an effort to encourage younger amputee's to take up running. Their ultimate aim being an Irish blade runner in the 2020 paralympics.
I can not begin to describe the sensation/elation at being able to run properly followed by the depression of being told that running on my own prosthesis is damaging my back. So, I want one and I have no idea how to raise the money (€10,000) to get one! I am not anyway fast and so competing (with a view to winning) is not much of an option for any possible sponsorship. But I would be completely willing to whore any marketability out of any sponsorship possible!
I'm not looking for a free leg, I'm looking for assistance to reduce to the amount I will borrow. Any ideas?
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Daniel Sullivan
Daniel Sullivan
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Given the nature of rugby and the ethos of helping our own, is there anyway you could contact Leinster and ask them if you do a collection from the crowd at one of the home games.
A few pals walking round to collect donations in some buckets would almost certainly pull in a few quid for you, maybe they could announce it over the tannoy for you pre match or at half time or something
A few pals walking round to collect donations in some buckets would almost certainly pull in a few quid for you, maybe they could announce it over the tannoy for you pre match or at half time or something
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Agreed. A couple of quid from a quarter of the crowd, and you'd be nearly there.JB1973 wrote:Given the nature of rugby and the ethos of helping our own, is there anyway you could contact Leinster and ask them if you do a collection from the crowd at one of the home games.
A few pals walking round to collect donations in some buckets would almost certainly pull in a few quid for you, maybe they could announce it over the tannoy for you pre match or at half time or something
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Sounds like a good idea but unfortunately doubt it's a runner as charity LR partnerships already exist (they normally get exclusive access to supporters for any collections etc inside the ticketed areas of the RDS).
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Twitter/Facebook could be great for this kind of thing. Set up a page where people can donate and then set up twitter/Facebook profiles to get the word out. Tweet the likes of The Ray D'Arcy show, The Late Late etc asking them to retweet and mention it on air.
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"Leinster Rugby will facilitate a further two charity requests every month. The CSR Committee will evaluate each submission on its merits and will revert to the two successful charities directly. Due to the volume of requests, we will not be in a position to respond to each individual charity. But we feel that overall this is a very positive step. Please apply using form below..."
http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/supporters/ ... rities.php
http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/supporters/ ... rities.php
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Thanks lads, much appreciated. As much as I want the leg, I think there are charities much more worthy of your money. However I feel I do have the means to pay for the leg over an extended period, I'm just trying to find some level of subsidy that could be somewhat beneficial to any potential donor. For that reason I would not seek to raise the money without there being some level of return, ie. sponsorship or other endorsement opportunities for a company or entity looking to associate themselves with supporting amputees/people with disabilities.
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Daniel Sullivan
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Hi Peg Leg....
I don't know you but I'd be happy to donate €10 if you had a donation page - god knows what you might get from this site alone if you had a donation page set up. Some people might have less to give/more to give but you never know..... it will start the fund for you anyway. If you set up a page, post the link here and I will happily donate.
I don't know you but I'd be happy to donate €10 if you had a donation page - god knows what you might get from this site alone if you had a donation page set up. Some people might have less to give/more to give but you never know..... it will start the fund for you anyway. If you set up a page, post the link here and I will happily donate.
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I would gladly donate also.aisling7 wrote:Hi Peg Leg....
I don't know you but I'd be happy to donate €10 if you had a donation page - god knows what you might get from this site alone if you had a donation page set up. Some people might have less to give/more to give but you never know..... it will start the fund for you anyway. If you set up a page, post the link here and I will happily donate.
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Plus 1!
Really do think the important thing is to just set up a page to donate, it'll gain momentum from there.
Really do think the important thing is to just set up a page to donate, it'll gain momentum from there.
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Jesus guys I'm floored by the generosity. I will do that. Well and truly humbled.
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Genuinely, taken aback...
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Daniel Sullivan
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Yep set up the donation page.Peg Leg wrote:Genuinely, taken aback...
Irish people's capacity for donating to good causes is world renowned. You may be shocked but you shouldn't be surprised or disappointed.
We're like lemmings to a good cause.
Mine'll be 99 cent donation btw.
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I'll join in as well.
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If it helps - using a kick starter type page (probably not kickstarter as they have certain criteria but there are others) can allow a setup where people pledge but only pay if you get to a certain level - which would avoid the situation of collecting e.g. €100 and then wondering whether to return or keep or give to another charity. I think sometimes people are willing to pledge if they know it will happen. So you could say (as an example) that if you get to €5k you are going ahead no matter what, then once it gets to that the pledges are collected though it can remain open for further contributions - if that makes sense
I like your right leg. A lovely leg for the role.
I've got nothing against your right leg.
The trouble is ... neither have you
I've got nothing against your right leg.
The trouble is ... neither have you
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Less the transaction charge I assumeOldschool wrote:Yep set up the donation page.Peg Leg wrote:Genuinely, taken aback...
Irish people's capacity for donating to good causes is world renowned. You may be shocked but you shouldn't be surprised or disappointed.
We're like lemmings to a good cause.
Mine'll be 99 cent donation btw.
I like your right leg. A lovely leg for the role.
I've got nothing against your right leg.
The trouble is ... neither have you
I've got nothing against your right leg.
The trouble is ... neither have you
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I've just remembered the quote I have in my signature
I like your right leg. A lovely leg for the role.
I've got nothing against your right leg.
The trouble is ... neither have you
I've got nothing against your right leg.
The trouble is ... neither have you
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Tis my right leg and allThe Doc wrote:
I've just remembered the quote I have in my signature
"It was Mrs O'Leary's cow"
Daniel Sullivan
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I'll give you a tenner to fella, let me know when your sight is up and running
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He's looking for a new leg JB, not an eyeball.JB1973 wrote:I'll give you a tenner to fella, let me know when your sight is up and running
I'm in for a tenner too.
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