[CiN] How much is almost 8000 x 1 TL? Or 1x 20 TL?

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
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Message Posted:
22/12/2009 17:41

There is a lot to read on this board about "Children in Need". If all almost 8000 board members had given 1 (one!) Turkish Lira, Teresa could have bought a whole shop with presents for "Children in Need". The reality is that she is still looking for eight more people who want to pay a maximum of 20 TL to buy a present for Turkish (Cypriot) children in Nicosia. You should see how they live in absolute poverty in the poor areas of the TRNC capital.

Come on, some expats (any nationality) will visit Guido's Bistro tomorrow to donate their bit (worth about 4 Efes') and help give these children a present at the end of this year - something they didn't get from their parents this year, because they just don't have the money. Come on, find your wallet!

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
22/12/2009 17:58

Back to the top - until all 190 children can have a present. Eight presents missing still.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
22/12/2009 18:06

Write your name in this thread and pay your 20 TL at Guido's Bistro, so Teresa Cefa and Liz Spina (the organisers) know how many presents for "Children in Need" they are still short!

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
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Message Posted:
22/12/2009 18:09

DC. I was under the impression the total had been reached!

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
22/12/2009 18:10

Promised: 1x present from "Pipie": http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/28283.asp

Who'se next?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
22/12/2009 18:12

Teatime (msg 4): (...) DC. I was under the impression the total had been reached! (...)

=> I spoke to Liz Spina an hour ago or so and she gave me the latest score: 9 presents short. Which I made eight. Come on, members!

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
22/12/2009 18:16

Going to church this week? First drop 20 TL for "Children in Need" at Guido's Bistro and feel a whole lot better when you talk to your Lord. He knows about poverty.

debdebs


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 285

Message Posted:
22/12/2009 18:22

I will call into Guido's tomorrow and donate 20tl

Ailletoo


Joined: 24/01/2009
Posts: 1003

Message Posted:
22/12/2009 18:23

20 TL .. I'll drop it off with Liz tomorrow Lunchtime.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
22/12/2009 18:26

Hey! Great! It's a rough campaign, but it seems to work! (Teresa and Liz are much too nice to write the rude/rough texts I write..., well, my reputation on this board can't be damaged...) Who is next?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
22/12/2009 18:36

I just received an email from a board member who asked to respect his privacy. He wrote: "This is just to say that I left an envelope with 250tl at Guidos - enough for 12 kids. I don't want to be identified, but you are welcome to post "one anonymous donor (not a business - just a pensioner)" if you think it will shame (or encourage) others into giving."

Time for me to apologise to the people who supported the "Secret Santa" action already. This thread is not aimed at you of course!

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
22/12/2009 19:00

130 views now... 3 new supporters of the Secret Santa action... THREE..!

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
22/12/2009 19:42

Maybe good to remember what Christmas is supposed to be about.

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
22/12/2009 19:54

Botanica will meet any shortfall I have just emailed Teresa and we will happily donate more presents.

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
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Message Posted:
22/12/2009 20:40

Just need sex and age and all will be fulfilled tomorrow just waiting for final confirmation from Teresa

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
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Message Posted:
22/12/2009 20:55

No child will miss out - thats a promise x No, a Guarantee!!

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
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Message Posted:
22/12/2009 21:16

All presents are now done!!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
22/12/2009 23:35

Thank you everybody . Teatime my computor was on the blink so i saw your msg after i had spoken to dc.To the very kind pensioner We thank you. Everybody has been so very kind . It does not stop at xmas pressies sadly they need help all year around.Thank you DC for your donation will get another present tomorrow xx No child will be left out as Botanica says xxx