catmag 337 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Guys and girls, I need your help. It's a very long story but ultimately we're trying to raise money for my lovely friend Michelle's little girl, Ria. She's 5 years old and was born very prematurely and consequently has cerebral palsy. She can't walk unaided and uses a frame and has numerous other difficulties which she meets head-on every day because she is amazing and inspirational. she has recently been accepted by a professor in the USA to have life-changing surgery which will enable her to walk without her frame, but it costs £50,000. A couple of weeks ago, Ria's step-sister arranged a massive funday and huge charity raffle at the nursery she works at, and this happened.. http://www.bbc.co.uk...hester-14611889 The scumbags stole everything, but since then Michelle has started to get a little bit of attention from the media who were interested in the story and we're all hoping that Ria's story reaches more people because she really is a feisty and gorgeous little girl. So basically I'm trying to do my bit. They've raised just over £20,000 so far but have to raise the other £30K quite quickly otherwise she'll forfeit her 'space' in the queue for the surgery. Can anyone spare a couple of quid that they would otherwise spend on a pint or a fiver that you were going to get a takeaway with? I fully realise that I sound like a Children in Need clip but we're all desperate to help. Michelle and I have been friends for 15 years and I'm in awe of what an amazing mammy she is and I'd love to help them. Ria's website is www.riasrainbow.com There is a paypal button if anyone wishes to help us. And finally, we were down in Manchester a few weeks ago at a charity day for the little lady herself and this is her, and our camera-shy son in the 2nd pic! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Donated £15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 A thank you isn't enough to you or anyone who gives anything to a little girl that you don't even know, but I'm truly grateful and I know Michelle will be too. There is also a Facebook page for Ria's Rainbow if people would be good enough to join it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44888 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Me too. Howay lads, you can all spare a few bob for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15531 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Aye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 All done. Hope all goes well Cath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 They're half way there because of you lot. I love you all millions My next task is to post on all the Premiership teams message boards. Best get started.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30616 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) I read this earlier and forgot about it. I just saw your reminder in the football section. Well worth my winnings from the 0-1 win. Edited September 6, 2011 by ewerk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 +1 donation. She's beautiful, all the best to her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 +1 donation. She's beautiful, all the best to her! Thank you Brock! She's just precious, isn't she? There are amazing things going on behind the scenes thanks to someone on here and I can't thank them enough. Got a message from Michelle last night and she's truly grateful to all of you. Hopefully everyone who has donated so far has has an e-mail from either Ria's mam or grandma (Carol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I didn't get an email, can I get my money back? In all seriousness how far are they now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 I'm not sure but I'll find out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBass 2651 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Donated. Not sure how up-to-date the progress page is but it's currently showing £20,427. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Donated. Not sure how up-to-date the progress page is but it's currently showing £20,427. The website hasn't been updated for a while as it's just run by a friend of the family. I have just found out from Michelle that the total as of today is around £29,000 Thank you for whatever part you played in that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 £29,468.41 officially banked. £2000 still to be banked in the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 £29,468.41 officially banked. £2000 still to be banked in the next few days. Should get a bit at the w/e as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 £29,468.41 officially banked. £2000 still to be banked in the next few days. Should get a bit at the w/e as well. Shell filled me in. There is muchos excitement round their way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 £29,468.41 officially banked. £2000 still to be banked in the next few days. Should get a bit at the w/e as well. Shell filled me in. There is muchos excitement round their way Aye, I got that impression Should be good, I'll be getting some pics for them to use etc as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADMAN 0 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 whats that total for like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Read the opening post and it might give you a little clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44888 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 DEADMAN breaking all known stupidity records itt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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