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My story

 

I am Jules. Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Greeting the 500 is an ambitious project that was initially conceived simply as a challenge by my friend Michael. He bet me that if I were to write to 500 British celebrites, simply asking them to meet me and have a picture taken with them, and also asking them to give me a small memento of our meeting (which will ultimately be auctioned off, proceeds given to the RNIB), NO MORE than 20% of them, ie 100, would agree.

I have great faith in mankind (and womankind) and would like to think that I should comfortably surpass that figure. The 500 to who I am about to write, have 6 months to respond. This challenge begins July 1st and ends December 31st 2005. (Extended to Feb 14th 2006)

Depending upon how well or badly I do, either Michael or myself will have to undergo a series of very unpleasant forfeits which are currently written down under lock and key. We had them signed by a lawyer and these forfeits are legally binding. I shall thus take immense pleasure in ensuring that young Mickey completes each one of them, should my efforts result in me winning.

If you would like a little more background on the idea behind Greeting the 500, feel free to check the website I am slinging together:

www.greetingthe500.typepad.com

or indeed this link to the RNIB website: http://www.rnib.org/500

Finally some words from the owners of justgiving.com: "Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: RNIB will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now!" Many thanks for your support. Jules

Well done Julesy.. good on u for seeing it thru! Now enjoy some well earned rest! All the best, Elz Donation by Elliot K 18/02/06  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

A great website (good read). I think you would write a great book. This is for the 54 "meets" todate Donation by Roger W 10/02/06  

£54.00 + £15.23 Gift Aid

GOOD Luck mate Donation by Richard Merrett 09/02/06  

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Can't believe I've only just found your website! Good luck. Donation by Lilian 08/02/06  

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Best of luck!!! Donation by Sally Lord 07/02/06  

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Saw your pictures in the Mail. Good luck. Donation by Patsy 05/02/06  

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Donation by CMK 04/02/06  

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Very well done! Donation by anonymous 04/02/06  

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Can't wait for the eBay auction Donation by georgethe23rd 03/02/06  

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Brilliant! Well done you!! Donation by Trudi 01/02/06  

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Donation by Alex Brecher 31/01/06  

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I've enjoyed reading your page & congrats for getting to the end Donation by Ian 31/01/06  

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Great idea - and good luck with the greeting ! Donation by Chris W 30/01/06  

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Donation by Richard Hilton 30/01/06  

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It's excellent reading as well as a very cool idea! Keep going! Donation by Kirsty 30/01/06  

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Keep Going Donation by Jason 27/01/06  

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The Jules Vs Michael Tussle Has Been A Laugh Donation by Mullet 27/01/06  

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what a great IDEA, going to e-mail Gervais, he should meet you! Donation by Mowly 26/01/06  

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I don't know you, but I respect your moves. Good luck dude. Donation by beth g 26/01/06  

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What a briliant stupid boy project! Best of luck! Donation by bronwyn 26/01/06  

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Good Luck Jules Donation by Paul Brecher 19/08/05  

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I wish you all the best, fella. Don't let people put you off. Donation by Anonymous 05/08/05  

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Write 2 Charlotte Church C/o Maria Church, The Robin Hood, 16 Severn Grove, Canton, Cardiff CF11 9EN Donation by Anonymous 05/08/05  

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Donation by kalran investments ltd 06/07/05  

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Good luck Donation by Anonymous 05/07/05  

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Great fund raising idea. The 'completing' a walk/race thing has become so overdone. Donation by Anonymous 04/07/05  

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If you win your bet, I will give 5x more! Good luck. Donation by Marc 04/07/05  

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Donation by Jules Segal 02/07/05  

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Good luck mate Donation by A Sperber 01/07/05  

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Donation by Anonymous 01/07/05  

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