Get Rid of THAT Beard
Event: Robert Ellis's fundraising
£937.83 raised of £500.00 target
49 donations
My Target:
£500.00
£937.83 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
8/4/10. SEE THE PROGRESS UPDATES BELOW.
Hi. A few weeks ago in January, I was stuck by a touch of the winter lurgy that seems to have blighted most people this winter. By the time I had regained my breath after a few days, and was able to get up and about, I found that I had grown a respectable enough beard to sport, the first one I have had for many a long year.
The trouble is, someone else in my life didn’t know me all those years ago, and after a few days of sympathy and humour suddenly realised the beard wasn’t going anywhere in a hurry. And she is not happy. Truly, she no like. So after a lot of persuasion, and in a singularly weak moment, I promised that once the target of raising £500 for AAIR (Asthma, Allergy, and Inflamation Research *) had been reached, the beard would go!
Why AAIR? Although I have been an asthmatic all my life, I have been one of the lucky ones and my health has never been that seriously affected. There are, however, many more who suffer terribly and the problem is becoming far more widespread. Your support for research for alleviation from this debilitating, and for many, terrifying condition would be most appreciated – particularly by Sarah, who has the scissors poised and sharpened.....
With grateful thanks,
Robert Ellis
UPDATE 2 - 8/4/10. As per the pledge, the fuzz went once the £500 mark was passed. Now we have nearly £850, which is fantastic. What chance we can get this up to £1000?
UPDATE 1 - 16/3/10. The target has been reached, fantastic generosity from many peoples, thank you. The hope was, of course, that we could exceed this by some margin, so please don't be put off from adding to the sum at this stage. Meanwhile, confirmatory evidence of the resultant deed will appear shortly.
* Full details of AAIR can be found at http://www.aaircharity.org.
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My charity
AAIR Charity (Asthma, Allergy & inflammation Research)
Charity Registration No. 1129698
We fund pioneering research into Asthma and Allergic Disease led by teams of world-renowned experts. This includes kick-start funding for research, supporting PhD students, developing education and training through worldwide contact and discussion and the purchase of necessary equipment and consumables. We are also proud to have funded the world's leading genetic research team in identifying asthma related genes.
Donations 49
25/05/10
£40.00
+ £11.28 Gift Aid
18/04/10
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Heh Roberty - good for you! well said Sarah, I never liked the beardy look either xx Jo
18/04/10
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
Well done Robert. Sorry we're late.
13/04/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Nice one Robert! You may even hit £1k at this rate - that's some valuable facial hair!
03/04/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Thought I was going to be too late to see the evidience - would you shave something else for late givers?
25/03/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
24/03/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Looking forward to seeing you clean-shaven soon, Uncle Robert!
24/03/10
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Boyur ! !
22/03/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
21/03/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
21/03/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
19/03/10
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
We look forward to seeing the 'after' picture!
19/03/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
It's going to take a while if you use that finger. At least you'll know which way up you are when you are done. Cheers JT
18/03/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Looking forward to seeing the new Robert!
17/03/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Need to meet for a beer to confirm that the hirsuit Ellis has been consigned to history!!
17/03/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Am I too late to start a 'Save the Beard' campaign?
16/03/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
C'mon, c'mon
15/03/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Well done mister! I kind of like the beard though...
15/03/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Has it gone yet?
15/03/10
£18.00
+ £5.08 Gift Aid
Since January? Thats a shocking effort - get it off!
15/03/10
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
Famous drivers like Felice Nazzaro had a moustache!
15/03/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
I expect to see you clean shaven by the end of the week
15/03/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
SORRY BUT I THOUGHT THE BEARD SUITED YOU
11/03/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Anything to help a lady in distress. Bugger, it cost me another £2.00 to correct the typo. Can I hold the angle grinder sorry, razor
11/03/10
£2.00
+ £0.56 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£775.00
- Offline donations£162.83
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£937.83
- Gift Aid£211.54
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