Friday February 10th 2006 saw a very special gig at Sheffield’s Boardwalk. Featuring a line up composed entirely of artists who'd met through a mutual appreciation of the work of Sheffield’s finest Richard Hawley. Most acts were brought together through a shared interest in Richard’s internet forum (www.richardhawleyforum.co.uk), or were musical collaborators and friends. All proceeds from the night, known as “OR8 OUR KIDS” went to Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity, a charity of which Richard is a patron and is close to the hearts of many involved with the organisation of the night.

The night featured Julian Jones, Damian Sackett, Taste Of Shotgun, Dave Sleney, Hanging On To Harry, and The Lonesome & Penniless Cowboys, who were joined on stage for a very special guest appearance from Mr Hawley himself. Over £1,100 was raised, from both the door and raffle proceeds on the night, plus an online raffle, the prize for which was an exclusive signed photo of Richard taken by top Sheffield photographer Chris Saunders.

Next month we're going to be doing it all over again! This time the venue will be West Street Live, who are kindly providing the venue free of charge, and the gig will take place on Sunday March 16th. The line up will feature Dave Woodcock & The Dead Comedians, Dave Sleney, Plush & Plastix, M&J Blues plus some special guests. It's an eclectic line up that will provide something for all, including each act performing one cover of Richard's work. There will once again be a raffle on the night with some top prizes, and also a chance for those from home and abroad who can't make the night to donate via Justgiving.com for the chance of a special prize. Entry on the night will be £3.

This time it's been decided, in light of recent sad events surrounding Richard's family, that the proceeds from the night will be shared between The Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity and St. Luke's Hospice, both charities of which Richard is a passionate supporter.

Once again we have a special prize for anybody donating to the cause online via this page. The purpose of this page is to allow people from home and abroad who cannot attend the event to still be able to get involved. The minimum donation is just £2, and anybody who donates at least that amount will be entered into a draw. The prize is a signed limited edition gig poster from Richard Hawley's sold out homecoming show at Sheffield's City Hall in December 2006. You can see a picture of the poster here: http://a838.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/111/l_918a36113466ba76ac483ffeb255034d.jpg

The cut off date for entry into the draw will be March 31st, and the draw will take place as soon as possible after that date.

Although the money actually raised from this page will go directly to St Luke's Hospice, one half of the money raised overall (including the amount from this page) will go to the Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity.

Thanks in anticipation for your support.

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**Anybody who wishes to make an anonymous donation, but would still like to included in the draw for the prize please save the confirmation e-mail you receive when you make your donation. That's the only way we can verify when you made your donation as the e-mail we receive simply says 'anonymous' has made a donation. Should a person marked as 'anonymous' come out of the draw, we'll ask for proof of when you donated should you come forward to claim the prize. Thanks again.**