Raised so far: £16,143.00
My story
Hopefully you have come to this page because you or someone you know is involved in taking three fully equipped fire engines to Serbia.
Why?
A great question…
Blythswood Care (www.blythswood.org), a charity that has been working in Serbia for almost 20 years, received a request for help 6 months ago for fully equipped fire engines and training.
Read about our plans on the Blythswood Care website here, Edinburgh's Evening News here, or (would you believe it) the BBC News website here.
Serbia has a particular problem with Road Traffic Collisions (RTC) with no means to respond. Currently they have a 1950's Russian vehicle with only hand tools for extrication. This results in roadside amputations which, as you can imagine in those conditions, are only marginally better than leaving the person trapped!
We aim to send them three fully kitted fire engines so that they can extricate casualties and dramatically improve their chances of survival. We will provide trauma equipment in order to assist the casualties during the initial stage of their care and provide full trauma training and RTC training utilising qualified instructors for both.
A team has been put together under the umbrella of Blythswood Care. They will leave from Edinburgh in May and drive three fire engines to Serbia. The team is made up of the following people:
• Gary Bennett
• Paul McNiven
• Ken Oakley
• Mike Sinclair
• Pete Clements
• Martin Smith
• Victor Jack
• Stewart Scougall
As a team we would appreciate any help that you can give us, whether financial or otherwise. This site allows you to donate with a credit or debit card and the proceeds will go towards getting these fire engines and the equipment to the people that need them.
This site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to help us as Blythswood will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
Thanks
The Team
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Well done! Donation by Anonymous 26/06/07 |
£2,250.00 + £634.62 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Ref Ray O Malley 12/06/07 |
£300.00 | |
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Well done Paul, your Mum has been keeping us up to date Donation by Friends at SPT 10/06/07 |
£130.00 | |
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Well Done Martin Donation by Robin Oram 08/06/07 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Wheelie Gifts Donation by PC 31/05/07 |
£190.00 | |
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The Foremans say great job, well done Donation by PC 31/05/07 |
£100.00 | |
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Congratulations! A job well done! Donation by carol & barry 23/05/07 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Well Done Martin Donation by Karen Hill 21/05/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Kiaran O'Malley 17/05/07 |
£100.00 | |
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Donation by Ray O'Malley 17/05/07 |
£250.00 | |
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Donation by Andrew Muir 16/05/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck to all, and keep on truck'n. Donation by Chris Solley 08/05/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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From BBC sponsored wheelie Donation by Lia C 06/05/07 |
£35.00 | |
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Donation by Sponsored Wheelie 06/05/07 |
£143.00 | |
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Good luck with the trip! Donation by anonymous 03/05/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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All the best guys!! Donation by Isaac and Jonathan Riley 03/05/07 |
£100.00 | |
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Worth every penny! Donation by Graeme 03/05/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck and safe journey Donation by Ruth Lothian 03/05/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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From the staff and patients. Donation by South Queensferry Health Centre 02/05/07 |
£100.00 | |
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Hope all goes well! Donation by Laura and Rachel 02/05/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Victor and friends. Safe journey - secure in the palms of God's loving hands. Donation by anonymous 02/05/07 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by anonymouse 01/05/07 |
£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Gary & team, Graham will have the beers and the sausage sizzle ready for your return !!!!! Donation by Simon & Lesley 29/04/07 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Barnton Baptist Sponsored Wheelie Donation by Sponsored Wheelie 29/04/07 |
£250.00 | |
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Cramond Primary thanks for your support Donation by Paul McNiven 27/04/07 |
£370.00 + £104.36 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Scott and Jennifer 27/04/07 |
£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by anonymous 26/04/07 |
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Carol Thomson 26/04/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Fiona Sinclair 25/04/07 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Wishing you all a safe journey Donation by Irene & Eddie Nisbet 25/04/07 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £12,618.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £3,525.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £2,761.28 |
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