Andy C - Donations discussion

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Even if we don't get enough for a new bike, its a bit of beer money or whatever.

Anyone got an email addy for paypal donations?

I'd also suggest that any donations would be gratefully received, on the basis that the more people donate, the more likely we are to reach the target.

Also its probably worth remembering that Andy might be off work for a while with his injuries, so its not just to pay for a new bike necessarily, although we all hope he makes a speedy recovery, and is able to spend the cash on a new set of wheels.

Get well soon dude! Smile

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yambabe · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Can I suggest that one of you gents who knows Andy gives a paypal address to which donations can be sent? And also that those donations should be of whatever amount the donor sees fit or can afford rather than a fixed amount?

I think a fund is a great idea though. Thumbs Up

Although I also think it's too early to be talking about a new bike. Let the lad get properly concious and compos mentis first huh? There might be other things he needs before he's ready to get back on a bike.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

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Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

Maybe people who don't want to or can't afford to could donate a book/ old video game or something to keep him busy while he recovers?

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

May I make a comment;

When 'the accident' happened and Ste and Dusty were in hospital, no one said who donated to the paypal account, because some people donated time and sweat, as well as cash.

Personally I'd be more comfortable with an anonymous donation, but if you insist on publishing it its up to you.

I'll donate some when I pay some cheques in that I got today.
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instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

to annonymous donations.

Please keep it annonymous, it's only fair.

Good man Siggi.

Jammy-R6 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 19 Feb 2006 Karma :

On the same note anyone want to chip in for a fund for LD71's family after what happened to him? No? Thought not. He probably wont have a lisence when hes better anyway after the fuzz investigate and find hes doing double the speed limit.

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CoronaBoner · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Karma :

I would like to give a couple of my DVD's if its ok.

"The 210mph Bikes"

&

"Valentino Rossi's MotoGP Trail Of Glory"

Can't make a decision on the money untill i check my balance tomorrow.

Can someone PM me where I need to send these please?
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Jammy-R6 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 19 Feb 2006 Karma :

It's not about who its for, I don't see the ethics in buying someone a new bike when hes binned it through his own negligiance, makes you think any well known person on here can throw their bike around and expect you lot to pay for it. I think the biggest gift he has is that hes still breathing.

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Just because you can't see why we're doing this it doesn't mean others can't - the donations prove this. Now please shut it.

CoronaBoner · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Karma :

Sorry but Bottom of page 1 peed me off so...

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I'd agree on the anominty. By listing names it can seem like, to some degree, people are being compelled to donate so that others don't think bad of them - I'm sure this isn't the case, but it can appear like that.

Similar on the amount front. People should be able to donate what they can afford with out the feeling they aren't as good as others - some people can't afford bikes this expensive in the first place.
For some people £5 has similar value to what £50 or £100 may do to others.
I don't mind chipping in a bit to help him along, but this month I'm going to be pretty poor unless I manage to sell another bike or two.

To some degree, same on displaying the total amount as well. Say another similar incident happens to some one else Confused

- is it fair to be able to compare amounts each has had donated?

Also, I'd agree that a bike fund may not necessarily be what can help Andy the best.

I don't know his situation, but depending on his condition and how long it's likely to take to 'recover' he may incur lots of expenses that general money may help out with. Or be in situations that a bit of extra money could mean a taxi rather than a bus, saving a lot of pain.

Also, to be fair, lots of people do have their bikes written off one way or another, the difference is the situation this time.
He may not even want to ride a bike for a bit; I doubt it was a very pleasent experience.

For me, it'd seem to make sense to give him the donations and allow him to do with them as he sees fit to improve his standard of life best - whether this be to make it more tolerable in the short term, or enduring short term hardship for a longer term reward (ie a bike).

Incidentally, £2.5k for an SV Shocked

- is this the gold plated edition? Razz

I paid £1k for a 20k mile SV in fairly good nick recently. While prices are climbing a bit as it's coming towards summer, there are bargains out there for those willing to look and perserve.

phantomtek · Lil Joe Tek Joined: 20 May 2005 Karma :

How about if some people who can't spare money they could 'acquire' or backup some DVDs onto blank DVD-Rs and send them to him, would require a little more effort what with postage etc. but it would be nice for him to watch DVDs on his laptop in hospital.

Just a thought Karma

Oh and G you make some really good points there. Thumbs Up

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