N.A.F.I. (New arm for Ismail) UPDATE Good News

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
02/04/2010 20:21

At the end of last week several major issues were identified regarding the financial, legal, and security aspects of the project which intended to provide a new arm for Ismail. The project was placed on hold whilst these issues were examined, ensuring that we maximise the generosity of the community both inside and beyond the TRNC.



I am pleased to say that after a hectic week of meetings, all the poblems flagged(and some that were not!) have been resolved. We can move forward again secure in th knowledge that we are operating within the law, and accountable at all levels of the project.



This week saw the core team established and a firm working plan put into place to drive the project forward.



Also we thrashed out the details of the working relationship with the Charity under who's guideance we will be operating.



NB To be fully accountable, for those who wish to see them, minutes of the core team will be avaiable showing the decisions arrived at. CTD.

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
02/04/2010 20:36

Additionally all expenses, disbursements, incomes etc. will be logged by our book-keeper, and available for scrutiny monthly.

Net Profit of the first main event will be published within days of it happeneing.

The Charity registered in the TRNC we have elected to parner with. and work in association with is "Girne Rehabilitasyon Merkezi (CHESHIRE HOME)", who's byword is "Disability knows no borders", We will refer to them from now on as Chesire Home.They have great experience with prosthetic limbs, and their medicalteam will source and provide this expertise directly to Ismail and his family, But it is your contributions that will enable it.



In summary, we now have the support of a major charity commited to helping and assisting the disabled,and with teaming comes our abilityto promote,find sponsors,organise events, with raffles, and accept charitable cash donations before during and after the main and subsequent events.CTD.

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
02/04/2010 20:55

These events and the entertainers who have offered their services will be mapped out hopefully this week, starting with Pia Bella, NAFI Charity Gig on Sunday May 2nd 2010.

The core team steering this project are as follows, Program Owner Lee Hickens, Project Manager/Scribe Tony Elkin, Chesire Homes Rep. Richard Currie. Book-keeper Jan Hickens. Sound Technical Barry and Helena Snakes. Entertainment Rep and Fundraising, Lee Hickens. Press and Publicity Joint team and Chesire Homes. Medical/Prostheic Chesire Homes Specialist, T.B.A. Sponsorship managment, T.B.A. post open, Skilled volunteer needed.



May I thank you all for your patience, and thank you to all the kind people who have pledged their help and support so far,



Now we can move forward, SO LETS GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD !!

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
02/04/2010 23:43

Well done for overcoming the obstacles. I was going to suggest Cheshire Homes as the natural charity.

Now that Buyukkonnuk day has been cancelled on 2nd May, will certainly come - for the story, but if there is anything I can do to help, just ask (you know I am not a pop fan! I am too square!) but am always willing to help out on a good cause.



You are a great bunch of folk. Mind you, working alongside Richard Currie takes some courage!!!!!!!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
03/04/2010 00:12

Lee I am more than happy to do a fund raiser as you knoe, i cant jump out of planes or paraglide but whar about a masterchef wherby the contestants bring ingredients and cook a fab meal, one the otherhand what ever you need me to do as a fundraiser i will xxxxxxxxx

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
03/04/2010 10:33

Thank you Ladies, (last two posts) MarieB dont think it will be just pop, we are hoping to try and mix it a bit.



Liz that sounds good, and would probably raise interest and funds, it is something different.

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
04/04/2010 00:10

Keep this right up there at the top please

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
05/04/2010 00:25

Back to the top for a great cause

mamachina


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Message Posted:
05/04/2010 10:31

Raffle on Thursday (C44 get together) going to this cause I believe - and Im sure we will see Lee there?? Please come all you interested readers - but let Guidos know, so idea of numbers for lunch.

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
05/04/2010 20:04

Thank you very much for organising the raffle, and yes we will be there. And another big thank you to all the kind hearted people who are prepared to help and give their time, efforts and donations, for this lovley family and Ismail, in their hour of need,



If only it was just one hour, I think it will be a lifetime, And that beautiful little boy still needs to go through a lot more pain and trauma.



But we CAN help.

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
07/04/2010 16:31

Back to the top

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
08/04/2010 10:29

Important Update. Due to slight delays in settling the legal issues etc. we have decided to change the date of the big event at The Pia Bella Hotel from May 2nd to sunday May 16th.

Also we should be enjoying even better weather by that time, and this will hopefully be the first big outdoor event of the season.

Thanks to Chesire Homes support and involvment we will be able to collect donations on the day. Remember, "Disability Knows No Borders".

The first 3 Bands have confirmed and we will update shortly.

Thank you to everyone involved.

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
08/04/2010 20:16

Thank you to the Cyprus 44 members who went to Guidos today. Excellent afternoon, some very generous people present raised 314 lira for Ismails appeal, and 200 lira for the 44,



With other donantions we have recieved, from other friends, we are around the first 1000 lira mark.



A big thank you to everyone for your generosity so far. Many thanks to Liz and Guido for the first rate cuisine, and Chris and Anne for organising the Raffle



Almost forgot, thank you LIly and Guido for providing the splendid hamper, and everyone else for their raffle prizes, and Phil you don not drink the ZERO CHLOR you put it in the pool

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
08/04/2010 20:49

Friday evening at 6.30, Myself and my right hand man (projects manager) Tony have been invited to talk about Ismails appeal (N.A.F.I.) on ADA radio.



Thats Fri 9th April

measey


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Message Posted:
08/04/2010 21:01

Measey. Back to the top for a Great Course.



Measey.

measey


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Message Posted:
08/04/2010 21:15

this cause needs more attention.



Measey.

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
08/04/2010 21:40

Thank you Measey, We are going to give it as much attention as possible, we have avery good team of genuine caring people, and alot of very good support, Thank you for your support also.

catalkoykid


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Message Posted:
08/04/2010 21:55

well we have been following very closely the NAFI appeal . for ismail. i recall that Mr Floyd announced that some money from the supper club event,being the frank sinatra concert at the rocks hotel on the 26th to the 28th last month ,would be earmarked for this appeal,this was announced by Mr Floyd in the cyprus today newspaper. How much money was raised at the supper club for the NAFI ismail appeal

zerochlor


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Message Posted:
08/04/2010 22:05

Ah. you have a good memory catalkoykid.

zerochlor


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Message Posted:
09/04/2010 09:06

message 13



Great that the appeal is moving along nicely.



Every sheckle counts johnny.



Good luck mate.



message 18 is very interesting i feel?

Lilli



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Message Posted:
09/04/2010 09:54

Well done Lee, we are very pleased to have been able to help in a small way. thank you for the entertainment and for making the day. next one we will make bigger and better.

Lilli



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Message Posted:
09/04/2010 10:21

Lee just a thought, do you have any collection tins so i can put one in the restaurant x

Camli


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Message Posted:
09/04/2010 11:19

Zerochlor, Why is message 18 interesting?

You seem to have a big problem with Mr Floyd and Children in need? Not sure why? I think it was made pretty clear why Children in need couldnt get involved in this appeal and as they have stated the books are there for everyone to see. Rather than trying to discredit a organisation that are contibuting a lot to this island, I do think you should take on board there are certain rules that have to be followed and however emotional a cause, these rules still apply.

zerochlor


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Message Posted:
09/04/2010 13:31

message 23 Stop your bickering maan.



i said message 18 is very interesting,which it is,some one with a good memory quoting from a newspaper article.

Camli. Let me tell you,and tell you only once. I dont know Mr Floyd and only met him once,i have no problem with him watsoever.

But i do have problems with thieving charities,not that im saying children in need is a thieving charity!

If i give my monies or donate or gift i like to see the full box of chocolates going to the cause,not a quarter of the box .!

I think you have a problem with me being outspoken and people who speak there mind,i dont try to discredit any organisation who might think they are contributing to the island,i just speak my mind.



But if people want to big up there organisations in the newspapers and advertise there little shindigs off the back of the plight of a little boys misfortune,then i rest my case on that note.

billyboy1


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 590

Message Posted:
09/04/2010 14:01

Lee



i thnk it's great what you are trying to do for Ismail....



Mum and dad (dennis and Em) have a donation for your cause from myself and my family...



will be out in August and shall be interested in seeing how Ismail is doing....



will keep watching the forum for future updates....



Good luck

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
09/04/2010 14:11

Thank you,message 25, Loking forward to meeting you and seeing Dennis and Em again soon, our kind regards to you all.



Lilli, yes now that we can do this legally we will be organising collection tins or similar.

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
10/04/2010 10:52

Very Good positive back up from Maggie and Alan on Radio ADA, thank you both will keep you updated.

gillken


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Message Posted:
10/04/2010 11:32

How much do you need to raise and how long are you hoping to support Ismail?



I did locate a World Charity that has a dedicated children's prosthesis centre, http://www.miraclesthecharity.org



They asked for more info, I must say I am really disappointed that I never got any feed back, I would have thought this would have been a priority as this Charity may have offered immediate help!!

JohhnyLee


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Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
10/04/2010 17:17

gillken, please accept my apologies, I have been up to my neck with this project, I did not realise how big or how involved it would be,

We have only just sorted the legal issues etc. and been able to move forward. You will see from my previous posts that we only have occasional electric, which makes things very very difficult.



But I now have a good team around me and this is something that we will address, I also have to be guided by the chosen Charity we are working with.



I estimate that in the long term say over the next 5 years we will need around £20,000. But for the first Symplistic Arm, Flights, medical, etc etc. I would think around £5000.

This is very approx, but gives us something to aim at.

Do not be disappointed, your input is very welcome, Thank you. I will address it at our next meeting.

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
11/04/2010 00:05

Keep this up at the top

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
12/04/2010 16:13

We will update later this week.



Best wishes to all our supporters.

JohhnyLee


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Message Posted:
14/04/2010 10:54

Keep it up at the top.

TheDons


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Message Posted:
14/04/2010 22:41

Looking forward to the show

Lilli



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Message Posted:
14/04/2010 23:15

hi the dons we all are xxxx