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DONATIONS - Site costs due again :(
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Author:  TrinityClair [ Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:26 am ]
Post subject:  DONATIONS - Site costs due again :(

eta - site costs due, see final post for plea for help :?

Hi all,
I was just wondering what people would think about a TLO donation account. The point of it to be solely to cover costs of the website (approx $200 a year) and any excess received would be given to SANDS so we would not profit at all.
Let me know what you think.


ETA - OK so to get the ball rolling, here's the account number for those who would like to make a donation. It's an online saver I had set up a while ago that I no longer use. It has no fees to which is a bonus.

03 0114 0423829 025 Online saver - When making a donation perhaps use 'TLO donate' as reference, feel free to put your name or if you wish to remain anonomous that is ok too.

I thought that when things get rolling we'd look at initially donating excess after site costs to SANDS, and after that look at different charities that we feel deserving (might start a list later). Early days though.

Also I may start showing the balance if anyone would like to see account activity, but most of you know us and know that we are trustworthy, it would still be interesting though.

Thank you in advance.

Author:  angelbaby [ Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:38 pm ]
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Excellent idea :clap:
I would be more than happy to contribute, because, if it wasn't for this site and all you wonderful girls, I would have had to have taken this journey all alone.

Hugs
Jacqui

Author:  Julia's Mum [ Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:41 pm ]
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angelbaby wrote:
Excellent idea :clap:
I would be more than happy to contribute, because, if it wasn't for this site and all you wonderful girls, I would have had to have taken this journey all alone.

Hugs
Jacqui


Ditto to what Jacqui said, I would be more thatn willing to contribute to this awesome site. You are all like a second family to me and I'm the kinda person who helps out family. :D

Author:  mayasmummy [ Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:59 pm ]
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I'm in. I agree, the support I have found here has been completely immeasurable so to give a few $$$ back is insignificent compared to how much I've gained from gettting to know all you lovely ladies.

Author:  Kaz [ Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:20 pm ]
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Im the same, i am happy to give some $$$ to help keep this website up and running, and its a great idea to give any excess to sands.

Author:  ~*Telly*~ [ Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:53 pm ]
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Sounds brill babe - am keen

Author:  Dragonfly [ Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:56 pm ]
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I'm in.. As soon as my new budget is sorted.. DH changed schools, so I need to recalculate everything cos his pay is going up and the date he's paid on is changing and it's gonna give me a big headache!!

Author:  Lisa [ Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:47 pm ]
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Sounds like a great idea by me my Friend!

Author:  Lisa [ Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:56 pm ]
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AP set up for Fridays, will explain more to you Manda when I see you.

Author:  Kim [ Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:58 pm ]
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sounds awesome i will donate when I can.

Another way I have been thinking is doing some fundraising for TLO is by maybe doing tshirts.

Author:  TrinityClair [ Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:05 pm ]
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Oh wow Kim, thats so lovely of you to think of :D Hey, did I ask if you wanted your site (do you still have it? I can't remember the address) linked here and vice versa?

You girsl are all so lovely :grphug:

Author:  Kim [ Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:05 pm ]
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No I have closed my site due to not having any sales and I couldnt afford to keep it running with no money.

Author:  TrinityClair [ Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:51 pm ]
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Thats a shame :( Would have been nice to link to a NZ gift shop for grieving families.

Author:  TrinityClair [ Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:18 pm ]
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Well, we have our first generous donation, :wink: you know who you are :wink: , thank you from the bottom of my heart, you've already given so much, and you just keep on giving :heart:

Author:  Kim [ Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:23 pm ]
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How is this going babe?

Author:  TrinityClair [ Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:50 pm ]
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Excellent, thank you to those who have donated.

The site has been paid for for another year :) Corey has also added us to Googles sponsered links using your generous donations which means we will hopefully reach more people in need. If you're not sure what this is about, google stillbirth, miscarriage or sids and have a look on the right hand side, there we should be, don't click on it though as there are a limited number of clicks a day, but we should also be on the first page or two of google.

There is still a healthy $100 in the account.

I spoke with Claire from SANDS about donating the remainder and she suggested waiting until just before the next October 15th and that we can also decide how the $$ is spent, so get your thinking caps on ladies, any suggestions?

Thank you again for your continuing support of our site. Love ya's all.

Author:  Julia's Mum [ Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:23 pm ]
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yep its there!! :D
I will definitely get my mind thinking of ideas for Oct 15th

Author:  mrssloppers [ Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:30 pm ]
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Manda what a wonderful Idea to raise money for this site and SANDS!!

I cant make a payment Online so how much do they charge to do on over the counter and also which bank is it set up at?

I will organise making a payment next week might have to sweet talk my Mum and get her to do it via her internet banking and I will give her the money whilst she is here for Easter.

Over the week before Christmas I spent that week Fund Raising for our SANDS Group in New Plymouth and we managed to get close to $1200 by doing a Raffle and Donations for putting special Cards on trees for Lost Ones. It is amazing how many people out there have suffered a loss!! What really got us was Men who shed tears for children they have lost. It sure made you sit back and realise they do grieve too!! One man shed tears telling us about his little girl he and his wife lost 32 years ago and they still buy her Christmas and Birthday present every year.

So Manda I am so happy to give something back!!!

Author:  TrinityClair [ Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:18 pm ]
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Hi Fleur,
Nice to see you :)
The account is an online saver account so deposits can only be made online (I think), it's been set up that way because there are no fees on the account at all.
It's really nice to hear stories of people remembering their children after so long. There's always that fear that maybe we'll forget (sometimes). It's nice to know that men show their emotions so openly too.
Thank you so much for your message and any donations you (and anyone for that matter make). It has really eased some pressure here I can tell you.

Author:  Dragonfly [ Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:04 pm ]
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Manda, finally remember to make my donation.
:wink:

Author:  Mia's Mummy [ Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:44 pm ]
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Hi Manda,

Just seen this thread and think it is a great idea. Corey and yourself have done a wonderful job with this site and it is such a tremendous support so would love to help. Logging online to make donation now.

Author:  *lynne* [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:34 pm ]
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OMG I only just saw this topic now....I'll be sure to help out from now on.
I couldn't have been so (how do I say it LOL) rounded if it hadnt been for the ladies here when I had my m/c so will be helping keep this place going for anyone else out there in need too.
Thanks and great idea.

Author:  Vanessa [ Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:06 pm ]
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Also just saw this topic and am very keen to contribute :)

Author:  TrinityClair [ Fri May 22, 2009 6:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: DONATIONS - Site costs due again :(

Hi all,
Well, you know I hate to ask as I know times are tough, our yearly site bill is due, so was just wondering if anyone would be interested in contributing to help us pay. We are really really gratefull for any help received.
The account in the first post is still valid, or if you have trouble with that one you can use 03 0114 0240942 026.
Like I said, any help is gratefully received, it seem every fee inder the sun is due around the same time :roll:
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU in advance, love you all

Author:  BouncyNz [ Mon May 25, 2009 7:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: DONATIONS - Site costs due again :(

Hey Manda I deposited some money into acct if it doesnt arrive tomorrow can u let me know plz, I put it as tlo site fee if thats any help. Thanks Hayley

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