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Fatboys Discovers the Aid of Gift Aid and Just Giving
People wishing to help us can now donate direct at www.justgiving.com/fatboyscancercharity/donate . This is because we have discovered both Just Giving and the thing which is Gift Aid. Having seen the initial stages of donations to James Bicknell his fundraising voyage across the Irish Sea in a kayak, we've been able to see just how much we've missed out on through not having Gift Aid until now. However the situation is rectified,and the Fatboys house is finally in good order, and our fund-raising ventures will be greatly enhanced by this.
Mike Rees
2008-05-15 13:19:58
A Successful 2007 Comes to a Close
As 2007 came to a close, Fatboys staff began to rapidly spend the money raised through the year. Many children benefited from the purchase of special gifts funded by Fatboys' money.
One young lad, an avid Arsenal supporter will soon be enjoying a match at the new stadium with his family and also have the joy of a stadium tour given by the legendary Charlie George. Other children received Nintendo Wii s and DS Lites, as well as other expensive gifts which brought pleasure to sick children and their families at a special time of year made difficult by their individual situations.
In addition Fatboys arranged for children at a Womens' Refuge to be given selection boxes on Xmas Day, and wil be making efforts to provide them with a party of some description in the near future.
Many thanks to all those who helped to raise funds or donated through 2007, and we look forward to seeing you all in 2008. The annual charity event is currently being planned for Wednesday the 5 th of March 2008, at the 12 Bar Club in Swindon.
Mike Rees
2008-01-16 22:20:21
SWINDON MALE VOICE CHOIR SING FOR THE FATBOYS!!
On the 16th of December 2006, Swindon Male Voice choir held a carol concert at Christ Church, Old Town, Swindon in aid of the Fatboys Charity. This was kindly arranged by Choir member, Gordie Smith, and Fatboys are very appreciative of his efforts and that of all involved. Committee member Ady Davis was there to receive the cheque from them, and added:
"Merry Xmas Everybody and Deck the halls with boughs of holly because I’m Walking in the Air. I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to get here but Come They Told Me (para pa pa pum!!), and it’s good to see the church Mistletoe and Wine and children singing Christian Rhyme. I was late getting here because I got stuck behind a Little Donkey on a dusty road. We’re simply having a Wonderful Christmas Time and if you thought you were in for a Silent Night, you were sadly mistaken. That was Last Christmas. This is a fantastic donation by Swindon Male Voice Choir. I wish it could be Christmas everyday."
A very big thank you to Swindon Male Voice Choir and all involved in the event
Mike Rees
2006-12-26 09:13:52