Samaritans Rhyl is one of the smallest Sam centres in the UK.
It is run solely by volunteers, and last year in this time of volunteer apathy, we had only some 16 souls that acted as listening volunteers on the phone lines .
Phone lines that had literally doubled in activity due to the introduction of the Sams freephone number 116123
In nearly every assessment we were told that we were consistently punching above our weight, and through hard work our recruitment, training and mentoring teams have literally doubled our listening volunteer numbers in just one year !!!!!
This ongoing development of our service needs support at this crucial time and be assured that
Your donated monies will go directly to Rhyl branch.and really will make a difference to the service we give our callers.
A reminder ...my donate page can be reached at ( click on)
https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/johngray1
In just 18 hours you have donated over £ 1500.00 to our little centre, a phenomenal amount !
Thank you so, so very much on behalf of our team, we now hope to raise a fantastic £2000, which will be vital in keeping us going this year....
Her donate page can be seen at
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ann-malthoff
nice photo; mary getting in a little nuzzle of your fellow fundraiser. I will click her link today!
ReplyDeleteHugs and big thanks to Sue Tooze, anon x2 , Cathy, Myra, Amanda, Jan ( sis) Pauline , andi, and susan
ReplyDeleteLovely , lovely lovely
As Prince Philip might say after bagging a pheasant, "Bloody marvellous!"
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DeleteWow, you're doing amazingly well. Well done. I'll pop over to Ann's page too 😁
ReplyDeleteIt's terrific to know the number of volunteers doubled, and see donations keep pouring in. May the happiness in your life ever increase John,
ReplyDeleteand equally surpass your expectations.-Mary
Just donated to Ann, good luck the pair of you. It will be fine. Another worthy cause. xx
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Ok here goes
Rosemary, Mavis , Heidi , sooze, anon, do, debbie, Cindi and dawn
Wonderful thank you xxx
I'm having trouble donating from the US. I got rejected because I don't have a UK post code. How can I get around that?
ReplyDeleteThird time's a charm. I got in, all the way from the north shore of Long Island.
DeleteI had the same problem so I used online help chat. You have to hit the "yes" button about matching funds, then the box saying you are not a UK taxpayer. That sets up the address page for non-UK addresses. Pat
DeleteI told you it would go over £2K.....only £49 to go!! Off to Ann's page now.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you were terrified of heights. Man, that adds a whole new dimension to this challenge, doesn't it!
ReplyDeleteBoth causes are very dear to my heart John. I did begin Samaritan training when I first retired but found it too difficult with my hearing loss on the telephone.
ReplyDeleteAs for Alzheimers. I play ukulele at their Society for members and their carers one afternoon a month - a sing along. If only you could see their faces when they come in and the difference when they go you would know just how satisfying the afternoon was for us all.
Just donated - easy peasy! Such a brilliant idea to use your blog to raise funds for a such a good cause, John. Best of luck with the zip wire - you've certainly got guts.
ReplyDeleteHave just given your project a mention on my today's post John - thought it just might mop up a few extra - you never know. Love Mary kissing your friend's cheek in the selfie by the way!
ReplyDeleteI am still overwhelmed
ReplyDeleteJohn H, Orly, cos Karen, Linda Dec,Jan, joy, Vivian, Debra who seeks, joy, Georgia, mad Lizzie
Sending all big hugs and bigger thanks xx
I've tried to donate several times, will try again tomorrow x
ReplyDeleteThank you dearheart x
DeleteIt took me 4 times. I think it is a U.S. problem
DeleteZoe, Janice, Jacqueline, jane, di, Jill anon
ReplyDeleteAllbig thank yous xxxx
Wonderful news.
ReplyDeleteI will try again later.
I donated at your site yesterday and wanted to do so for your friend today but was not able to because they would not let me continue without entering a password. I have no idea what this would be. Do you know anything about it? Can it be fixed so we can donate without a password? Help, please.
ReplyDeleteI'll ask Ann x
DeleteThat is the problem I had but you just need to go back to the home page and sign up and choose any password. They don't tell you that directly on the password page, You can choose not to receive any emails etc
DeleteThank you, Andrew. This worked. Sorry I didn't figure it out myself!
DeleteJohn, I think you’ve made lemonade out of the lemons you were given recently.
ReplyDeleteHi John, I'm away from home and without my laptop, so pledge to donate to both excellent causes when I get home next week. Lovely photo!
ReplyDeleteFantastic news! :)
ReplyDeleteI tried to send you a tenner (honest) but I got put off with the amount of things I had to sign and agreements to tick with personal information etc, that I fell at the last hurdle. I'd rather send you a note through the post.
ReplyDeleteMy donation when through but my name appears as “Thank you for doing this John!”
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DeleteDonation made, (and my first comment on the blog) best of welsh on the zip xxx
ReplyDeleteAmidst all the donating frenzy, how are the dogs? And Albert? Irene? Your flip flops? Any altercations on the lane?
ReplyDeleteYou can't put business as usual on hold just because the blogging world's purse has loosened.
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'Business'? Explain please.
DeleteI can do what I need to
DeleteYou are doing so well !
ReplyDeleteJust came back from Ann's and she seems to be doing great also.
cheers, parsnip and badger
I've just donated so all that's left to do now is to say 'have a wonderful time, close your mind and your feet will soon be on the ground'. You never know, you may enjoy it so much you'll be going back for more.
ReplyDeleteWith the zillions of charities that ask for money, it can be difficult to choose as we can’t give to all unfortunately ... ... it is a pleasure to donate to yours. My brother-in-law is a Samaritan ..... you do a wonderful job. XXXX
ReplyDeleteOmg we've almost reached the 2,500£ mark
ReplyDeleteThank you
Sarah Lane, Joan, Sandra, Suzanne, Bridget, Keith and Dave, anon xxx
And doggy sue from north wales! Thank you x
ReplyDeleteYou’re very welcome! 😊 🐶🐶🐶 😘 xxx
DeleteSleep well John. £2500 smashed!.
ReplyDeleteSo happy good can come from people working together!.
ReplyDeleteJacqueline McManus x
To everyone
ReplyDeleteHi John I want to say first and foremost that you are the outright winner of this Campaign! You have the most generous and kind hearted followers and dear friends on your Blog. The donations they have made in the last 24hrs has been amazing! They have not only supported you & the Samaritans but the Alzheimers campaign as well!
I wanted to say a personal “Thank You” to each and everyone for their help raising money for these charities. My mother Dorothy Morgan as you know passed away last February after suffering with Alzheimers for 17 years. Although this cruel disease took her bit by bit we created many happy memories, which I would like to share with your readers in the form of photographs.
My Mum was always smiling! She had the most beautiful blue eyes. When this first photograph on the left was taken she didn’t know my name but was comfortable in my presence. She lived in our village in sheltered accommodation & was able to live independently with daily support from myself and our family for a few years. We would drive up to the Gop mountain which presides over our village and sit on the white bench admiring the view.
Mum also enjoyed Christmas and visits from her great grandchildren. Although she didn’t know who they were she loved watching them play together. The last photograph on the right shows her enjoying a moment on her 90th Birthday party. Although in the late stages of Alzheimers with limited mobility and speech her spirit for life still shone through!
Please send my sincere heart felt “Thanks” to all your blog readers for their support in making a difference to the lives of these people suffering from Alzheimers who don’t have a voice….
Congratulations again my friend! Catch up soon.
Love
Ann x
Final thank you before bed. I've upped the target to 2750.£ so if reached and with gift aid we should reach the 3000 £ mark which would be a substantial part of our yearly budget
ReplyDeleteSo a think you to Hilary, Linda , Virginia Eileen , and Nancy xxxx
Tried again, Donate button will not highlight. Checked everything, frustrated
ReplyDeleteI pledge £20 if you could donate to the page I promise to send the cash to cover. , email me at pennysteel1@outlook.com with your address please John xx
ReplyDeleteTwo great places to donate . . .
ReplyDeleteWhat a blast it will be to see you zip line.
Kudos up front!