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Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £745.50
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My story

 

Bruce is retiring for a well earned rest after being with SODC for over 16 years. His last working day in the office will be Thursday 12 February.

Bruce has said that he  hopes he is not being presumptuous but should a collection be arranged to "celebrate" his departure, he would be greatly honoured if, rather than receiving something for himself, that a donation be given instead to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) specifically for relief in the Congo.

Bruce said "We all have so many material benefits in this country whilst others elsewhere in the world struggle to live on a daily basis. Sadly many do not even achieve this for the lack of the most basic of essentials."

You can find more details about the situation in the Congo on the DEC web site at www.dec.org.uk

Since August 2008 over 250,000 people have fled the fighting between the government troops and the rebels and this in a region where there are already over one million people with no food, no water, no shelter and no healthcare. 

They need our help.

Agencies have been working in the area for many years and are confident that they can get help through to those who need it. £30 will provide the absolute basic needs to help a frightened child, £100 will provide clean drinking water for 5,000 people.

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Disasters Emergency Committee gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

Donation by Teresa Quinton 11/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great idea to donate to such a worthwhile cause. Thanks for all your efforts for the council down the years Donation by David Buckle 13/02/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best wishes Bruce, it's a shame you won't be there when I return, I will miss you. Have a great retirement, relax and enjoy yourself, you deserve it. Donation by Paula Havlin 12/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

best wishes for your retirement Donation by Cllr Celia Collett 12/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

All the best Bruce - great to have worked with you Donation by Andrew Burbridge 12/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Enjoy your retirement Bruce! Donation by Matt Prosser 12/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy your retirement Donation by Paul Lucas 12/02/09  

£5.00

We'll miss you. Enjoy your retirement Donation by Val Dudman 12/02/09  

£5.00

Enjoy your retirement without reference to the constitution Donation by Steven Corrigan 12/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best wishes for the future Bruce Donation by Vanessa Ong 12/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Best wishes on your retirement Bruce Donation by Christina Yildirim 12/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I have only worked with you a short while but it has been a pleasure Donation by maria melbourne 12/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thanks for all your help over the years. I wish you a long and happy retirement. Donation by Julia Leppard 12/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

All the best Bruce in your Retirement. It has been a pleasure knowing you even if it has been short. Donation by Emma Howse 12/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Very Best Wishes Donation by Sue Hobbs 12/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wishing you a long and happy retirement Bruce Donation by Ben Coleman 12/02/09  

£10.00

Wishing you an inspired retirement! Sarah Donation by Sarah Jones 12/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wishing you a long and happy retirement, Bruce. Donation by Sally Coxell 12/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best wishes for a very long & happy retirement. Will miss you in the evenings when we work late! Who will I blame when my computer is switched off? x Donation by Kwan Yip 12/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best for a long and happy retirement Bruce. Donation by Tom Deacon 12/02/09  

£10.00

It was a pleasure to work with you. You will be missed, Have a long and happy retirement. Donation by Chloe Hillsdon 12/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best Bruce, I'm sure you've got loads to do. Donation by Kate Rees 12/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thank you for your wonderful contribution to South Oxfordshire's most vulnerable people. Enjoy your retirement. You deserve to. Donation by Cllr. david Turner 12/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you have a wonderful last day Donation by Adrian Holloway 11/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Bruce, you deserve a long and happy retirement, enjoy it Donation by Helen Scullard 11/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes for your retirement Bruce Donation by Margaret Reed 11/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Have a great retirement. Ive known you most of my working life and recall some good laughs. Mr McGreggor sends his best wishes too. Donation by Ian Forster 11/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best wishes for the future Donation by Mark Taylor 11/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the best in you retirement! Donation by Daniel Palmer 11/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Bruce enjoy your retirement, make everyday a holiday. Donation by Elizabeth Sargeant 11/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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