The text"ellis Campaign

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  1. tex

    textellis New Member

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    As a Leicester City supporter, I hope you all don't mind me joining your forum, but there is good reason!

    My son suffers from a rare chromosome disorder called MECP2 Duplication Syndrome, which affects many aspects of his development. Recently a breakthrough has been made in research and a cure is now a possibility!

    Due to how rare his condition is, there is no funding available from the government, so we are having to raise the money ourselves. As his Daddy, I'm not prepared to sit and do nothing to fight for my little boys future!

    This season, along with 2 of Ellis' uncles, I will be cycling to every Leicester City away fixture, promoting a text code and number. Anyone will be able to donate to our cause by simply texting MECP77 followed by £1, £2, £3, £5 or £10 to 70070.

    So far I have completed the journey to every away game this season, racking up over 2000 miles and raising over £60,000 so far! The support I have received has been amazing, from both Leicester fans and supporters of the various clubs I have visited.

    More information on the challenge and my sons condition can be found at http://www.textellis.com or you can visit my JustGiving page http://www.justgiving.com/textellis. I really hope that some of you would like to donate to the campaign, even if it is just £1 EVERY little helps!

    You can follow our progress on Twitter [MENTION=119196]textellis[/MENTION] or "Like" us on Facebook www.facebook.com/textellis

    We may support different teams, but sometimes things are that little bit more important in life and I hope we can join together and make the Barnsley leg of my journey a real success!

    Richard
     
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  2. Plankton Pete

    Plankton Pete Well-Known Member

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    Nice one fella. Good luck on your journey to Oakwell and in reaching your financial target.
     
    Plankton Pete, Mar 10, 2014
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    That's quality. I'll certainly be texting the number, pal.

    Good luck with your target.
     
    Whitey, Mar 10, 2014
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  4. jptykes

    jptykes Well-Known Member

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    Good luck, mate. I'll definitely donate £2, I can handle one less pint before the match.
     
    jptykes, Mar 10, 2014
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    Simon De Montforte Well-Known Member

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    Brilliant what you're doing Richard. There's absolutely nothing I wouldn't do for my kids and I'm just thankful that I'm not going through what you're going through. Like you say, there are more important things in life, Bill Shankley was wrong. Hope you reach your target, and my small contribution helps in some small measure.
     
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    Best of luck with your campaign. Hope you have a safe journey and a good evening at Oakwell, although not so good that you win!
     
    Jay, Mar 10, 2014
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    Mr C Well-Known Member

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    Good luck Richard, I hope one day your little boy will be well again. Do BFC know about your fundraising? I know you will be very welcome tomorrow. :)
     
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  8. Cam

    Cambridge Red Well-Known Member

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    Consider it done nt

    .
     
    Cambridge Red, Mar 10, 2014
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    Jack Tatty Well-Known Member

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    Re: Consider it done nt

    Hurrah for perspective.
     
    Jack Tatty, Mar 10, 2014
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    Best of luck to you Richard and my very best wishes to your son. I have a company mobile so I can't use it but I will visit your justgiving page and donate to this very worthy cause.
     
    MarioKempes, Mar 10, 2014
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    Done. Good luck with your efforts. But don't enjoy yourself too much tomorrow night!
     
    CalgaryTyke, Mar 10, 2014
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    Done, don't forget to gift aid your donation.
     
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    Don't know if its worked or notbut hopefully 5 quid has found its way to your Charity.

    Keep up the great work mate, its very inspirational.
     
    Terry Nutkins, Mar 11, 2014
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    Done and all the best to you & your son.
     
    JLWBigLil, Mar 11, 2014
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    Extremely Northern Well-Known Member

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    Very best of luck with your campaign pal. Text sent.
     
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    Jimmy viz Well-Known Member

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    Rather barnsley than Bournemouth on a cold Tuesday.

    Done. Hope everything is ok
     
    Jimmy viz, Mar 11, 2014
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    Gally Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    Done. Good luck Richard. Hope you get to your target!
     
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    kanecat Banned Idiot

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    Come on guys get donating, let's show people what a generous lot us Yorkshire folk are!
     
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    My friend's daughter also has Rett's, I wish your son all the best!
     
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    Donation winging its way through the ether right now. Good luck to you and your son, worst of luck to your football team for the next few hours.
     
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