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Post by Dave on Sept 22, 2007 19:23:31 GMT
Hi everyone I was speaking to Steve Abbott briefly after the concert at the Mermaid theatre last Monday about bikes for Ghana and Steve told me that they were just about to launch a campaign ! There wasn't enough time to go into detail but I got the impression it is to be about raising awareness of the charity and its work, obviously to help raise more funds. Watch this space  Hi Mark and averyone, I remember Steve A talking about Hayley's UNICEF project Bikes for Ghana and he said that it's the most successful "personal" campaign of its kind that UNICEF has ever had!   He did state the amount raised by Hayley but I cannot recall the figure. Certainly it was a six figure sum but i cannot remember the individual numbers nor can I be certain that it was in pounds sterling. Can anyone who heard this recall the amount and currency? Cheers, Dave |
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Post by Mark on Sept 22, 2007 20:18:13 GMT
Hi Dave & everybody I'm fairly sure Steve said that they had raised $660,000 so far. If thats right, what an absolutely fantastic amount and I can see why its the most successful personal campaign it its kind for UNICEF. Once again, well done Hayley  Best regards Mark |
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Post by Stephany on Sept 22, 2007 20:38:26 GMT
Hello, I am impressed to see that you remembered the exact amount, Mark! Thank you very much. It is certainly an incredible achievement for Hayley and UNICEF. A big bravo to everyone who contributed to this very important project Lots of love, Stephany  |
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Post by grant on Sept 22, 2007 23:41:05 GMT
Hi everyone I was speaking to Steve Abbott briefly after the concert at the Mermaid theatre last Monday about bikes for Ghana and Steve told me that they were just about to launch a campaign ! There wasn't enough time to go into detail but I got the impression it is to be about raising awareness of the charity and its work, obviously to help raise more funds. Watch this space Hi Mark and averyone, I remember Steve A talking about Hayley's UNICEF project Bikes for Ghana and he said that it's the most successful "personal" campaign of its kind that UNICEF has ever had! He did state the amount raised by Hayley but I cannot recall the figure. Certainly it was a six figure sum but i cannot remember the individual numbers nor can I be certain that it was in pounds sterling. Can anyone who heard this recall the amount and currency? Cheers, Dave Hi Dave I didn't hear either, but I know this project has had an amazing effect on the girls in Ghana and has exceeded all expectations. It is such a simple idea and I'm sure it will go on and on. WOW Hayley, at the risk of repeating myself, you are such an inspiration!!God bless Grant |
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Post by Richard on Sept 23, 2007 8:02:59 GMT
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Post by drew on Sept 23, 2007 10:24:25 GMT
Television this week has shown some horrific pictures of flooding in Africa with Ghana being one of the worst hit areas. We have seen pictures of bicycles being transported by boat.
I have just received this e-mail in from UNICEF:
Children in urgent need of help as flooding
sweeps across Africa
The worst flooding in decades is devastating countries across Africa and affecting more than 1.5 million people.
The early arrival of the rainy season has displaced more than 500,000 people, destroyed livestock and crops and put millions of children at risk of deadly waterborne diseases.
17 countries affected across Africa
In Sudan an estimated 3.5 million people are at risk of deadly waterborne diseases and flooding has destroyed or damaged 191 schools. UNICEF is currently working to get 44,000 affected children back to school.
A state of emergency has been declared in Uganda where UNICEF has already begun distributing water kits and basic household equipment.
In Ghana flooding has destroyed livestock and farmlands. UNICEF is supplying water kits, shelter and mosquito nets across the north and east of the country.
Children are the most vulnerable
In every disaster children are the most vulnerable and often the worst affected. UNICEF urgently needs to reach children in 17 African countries to provide clean water, shelter and a safe environment to ensure that lives are not lost to outbreaks of disease caused by the flooding.
A gift of £50 will protect children from
the risk of deadly disease
A gift of £50 from you would allow UNICEF to provide ten families with basic water kits. By providing these families with water containers, purification tablets, soap, buckets and basic hygiene supplies you will protect at least 30 children from the deadly risk of waterborne diseases.
Please help us protect children affected by these devastating floods by making a donation today using our secure online donation facility.
With sincerest thanks on behalf of all the children who will benefit from your donation.
Yours sincerely,
David Bull
Executive Director
PS: Please forward this on to a friend if you think they would also be interested in making a donation and supporting our appeal.
The cost quoted for the water kits is an estimate and is subject to where they are sourced and the quantity available.
This must be heartbreaking for Hayley and the teams in Unicef around the world. Time for us to support Hayley in the clean water project.
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Post by Richard on Sept 23, 2007 13:55:57 GMT
Hello Drew and everybody. There is more information at unicef.co.uk. You can donate online HERE. Richard |
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