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Donation done , hope you raise a good amount for these deserving causes.
Good luck to all entrants.
Mick
Charity Raffle for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity and Médecins Sans Frontières
The Speedbird III was pipped in the earlier poll, but its turn has finally arrived. Several members have generously added to the prize pot. There must be something to meet most peoples tastes here (but sorry, no Rolex!) As in January, as well as one of 'Laura’s Charities' we are raising funds in parallel for another deserving cause not necessarily connected to childhood cancer. I'm sure that most TZers are well aware by now, but for more background on Laura's story and the support provided by many superb organisations there is a thread in the BP: http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...rsonal-Message
The Charities
The two charities need little introduction. They are well known, and both mean a lot to us personally.
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity enhances Great Ormond Street Hospital’s (GOSH) ability to transform the health and wellbeing of children and young people, giving them the best chance to fulfil their potential.
Laura was treated at GOSH for the first two months after being transferred to the UK. We benefitted from research and equipment funded by the hospital’s charity arm, and from the great personal assistance offered to families at an incredibly stressful time. The hospital simply could not achieve the level of life-saving work and remain at the forefront of child healthcare without the charitable support. We are eternally grateful that we were able to have access to this simply outstanding establishment.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
I visited Ecuador immediately after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck in April 2016, and saw how Médecins Sans Frontières teams had travelled to to the disaster zones and were providing mental health support, high quality primary healthcare and distributing relief items. It made an immense difference to many traumatised and displaced people. That’s just one relatively small example amongst a myriad of great deeds by this fantastic organisation around the globe.
The Prizes
1. Speedbird III PRS-22
2. Casio G-Shock DW-6900MS-1DR donated by dkpw
3. Seiko 6138 'Kakume' donated by Ar.parask
4. Orient - 1980's Multi Year Calendar donated by SteveHarris
5. The Watchmaker's Apprentice Collector's Edition on DVD donated by Crazytrain
6. Vostok Amphibia 420526 'Zissou'
7. Seiko 6309 donated by doug darter (see Post #7)
The Raffle
To take part, please post in this thread and donate* £5 per entry to https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Som.../MedicalHeroes
Feel free to take part multiple times and if you are not interested in the prizes, you are welcome to donate anyway!
Please include your TZ-UK user name in the comments if it's not obvious.
As usual, I’ll maintain a list of the participants here and will let this run for a fortnight. Laura will personally draw the winners on Sunday 20 May when she returns to the UK for her next check-up.
Prize Details
Speedbird III PRS-22 purchased by me through this forum in July 2015 and worn around a dozen times since. One of my favourites from the Timefactor’s stable, with the well balanced 39mm diameter, supremely legible dial and handset, and top grade ETA 2824-2 automatic movement. The bracelet with the neat centre clasp is superb.
This is a 2010 watch in very good condition. There are a few minor scuffs to the case but nothing that you notice in daily wear. The dial, hands and crystal are perfect. It includes the full length bracelet, currently sized for about a 6.75” wrist.
I set it accurately yesterday morning, wore it for much of the day and rested it on its side overnight. This morning it is running at -8s, well within spec.
It comes with original case which is slightly timeworn but perfectly serviceable, guarantee card and cloth however the instruction leaflet is missing. I'll cover postage to anywhere in the world.
dkpw has donated a brand new super stealthy Casio G-Shock DW-6900MS-1DR:
The original strap is unused and still has the buckle wrapped up. There's also all of the original packaging. It's the 3230 module which means the calendar runs to 2099. It comes with the usual G-Shock modes, time-keeping, alarm, timer and stopwatch, with the hourly chime and flash alert.
Ar.parask has donated a Seiko 6138 'Kakume':
A bit of 70’s Seiko loveliness, currently with a few non-original parts fitted but perfectly wearable regardless. With a little bit of investment this would turn into a beautiful example. Although fitted with a replacement dial and hand set the dial and (incorrect) hands the watch came with are included. It is not known whether the original supplied dial is aftermarket or not. It comes with a Seiko bracelet and the case is still very sharp.
SteveHarris has donated an Orient - 1980's Multi Year Calendar:
This is quirky, unusual and interesting, so right up my street. Known as the 'College' model it features an automatic 21 jewels calibre Y469672–4A movement. It has the original bracelet. Dimensions without crown 40x45 mm, thickness 11 mm. It is running very nicely, having been serviced and cleaned by the previous owner. The overall condition of the watch is very good.
timeanddate.com lists years that have identical calendars (or simply subtract 28 years from the current one), so you can set this for 1990 and it will be correct for 2018, 1985/1991 for 2019, etc. https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/repeating.html
Crazytrain has kindly added a brand new copy of The Watchmaker's Apprentice: Collector's Edition on DVD: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074JS68..._n.B7AbTYFNEB8
Last, and most definitely least, is another watch from my own collection. A Vostok Amphibia 420526 AKA 'Zissou' immortalised by Bill Murray in ‘The Life Aquatic’. This was purchased new by me from Meranom in 2016 and I’ve worn it about four times. If it’s not to the winners taste then it would be a great base for modding practice with the easily swappable parts. It comes with everything that you see here, which isn’t much TBH.
Our sincere thanks to Aris, David, Steve, Calvin and Doug and of course to Eddie for making this possible in the first place.
Matthew and family
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Som.../MedicalHeroes
I'll update the list below as often as I can, roughly in the order that posts and donations appear. I have a busy travel schedule with limited connectivity during the next few days, so apologies if it sometimes takes a while. The list will not become final until just before the draw.
1. Thomps68
2. Thomps68
3. SeanST150
4. SeanST150
5. JackW
6. JackW
7. Taylor
8. Sinnlover
9. Sinnlover
10. Wooster
11. Wooster
12. Wooster
13. Wooster
14. Wooster
15. Wooster
16. Wooster
17. Wooster
18. Wooster
19. Wooster
20. Craizeehair
21. Craizeehair
22. Craizeehair
23. Robti
24. Robti
25. JohnnyE
26. JohnnyE
27. bobc
28. bobc
29. alfat33
30. alfat33
31. jcm3
32. jcm3
33. Jardine32
34. Jardine32
35. Jardine32
36. Jardine32
37. SimonH
38. SimonH
39. SimonH
40. SimonH
41. SimonH
42. SimonH
43. sinner77
44. sinner77
45. ryanb741
46. ryanb741
47. ryanb741
48. ryanb741
49. mycroft
50. mycroft
51. mycroft
52. mycroft
53. stifflersmom
54. Mercurio
55. Mercurio
56. unclealec
57. unclealec
58. Crazytrain
59. Crazytrain
60. Crazytrain
61. Crazytrain
62. Ripley
63. Ripley
64. Ripley
65. Ripley
66. ktmog6uk
67. ktmog6uk
68. Dave+63
68. Dave+63
70. Dave+63
71. Dave+63
72. SimonK
73. SimonK
74. SimonK
75. ed335d
76. ed335d
77. ed335d
78. ed335d
79. RussB
80. RussB
81. Strebor
82. Strebor
83. xantiagib
84. xantiagib
85. TBKBABAB
86. TBKBABAB
87. TBKBABAB
88. Enoch
89. Enoch
90. Enoch
91. sswiss
92. sswiss
93. Lostgear
94. Lostgear
95. melt
96. melt
97. melt
98. Skool
99. Skool
100. Possu
101. Possu
102. Possu
103. Possu
104. Possu
105. Possu
106. oldoakknives
107. oldoakknives
108. oldoakknives
109. oldoakknives
110. Jim71
111. Jim71
112. JeffCansell
113. JeffCansell
114. JeffCansell
115. firefoxed
116. firefoxed
117. Dave+63
118. Dave+63
119. Dave+63
120. thestore
121. thestore
122. thestore
123. subchris
124. subchris
125. subchris
126. Artium
127. Popey
128. Popey
129. Popey
130. Popey
131. JGJG
132. JGJG
133. JGJG
134. JGJG
135. JGJG
136. JGJG
137. JGJG
138. JGJG
139. JGJG
140. JGJG
141. Carlton-Browne
142. Carlton-Browne
143. Carlton-Browne
144. Carlton-Browne
145. Carlton-Browne
146. Carlton-Browne
147. Dr Wolff
148. Dr Wolff
149. Dr Wolff
150. Dr Wolff
151. walkuere
152. walkuere
153. walkuere
154. walkuere
155. SeanST150
156. SeanST150
157. alfat33
158. alfat33
159. Robti
160. Robti
*Voluntary in the smallprint for Gift-Aid reasons
Last edited by Mr Curta; 20th May 2018 at 16:29. Reason: Participant Upate
Hi
Donation done , hope you raise a good amount for these deserving causes.
Good luck to all entrants.
Mick
Thank you for organising, more than happy to partake for 2 great charities.
Donation made.
John
First off the mark, and you win one of Bill's Mystery Prizes.Originally Posted by Thomps68
There are two further numbers already chosen by Laura with mystery spot prizes hiding behind them. Good luck!
I'll be in touch after the draw date for an address.
Matthew
Many thanks, John. It's taking a little while to come through as can be the case with VMG, if you let me know how many you are in for I'll slot you into the list.
Matthew, count me in for 2 entries.
Great gesture and great causes. Thanks for organising and making the donations.
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I'd like to donate this Seiko 6309. It was the subject of the Refurbishment tutorial I did back in march, so it's in pretty much as new order.
All working fine.
Wow, thanks Doug! I'm certainly not going to refuse, that would be a fabulous addition.
I'll add it to the prize list and I'm sure it will add a further incentive for members of this great community to dig deep.
All the best, Matthew
Hi Matthew,
Count me in for 10 please :D
Cheers,
Christian
PM sent
I have had a bit of trouble transferring the money for some reason, the link kept crashing on my phone.
I have transfered the money again, any issues let me know.
Sorry for the trouble
John
Many thanks indeed for the support so far. I've updated the list ahead of travelling for much of the rest of the day.
I'm aware that occasionally members have experienced difficulties making transfers to the Virgin Money Giving page, particularly internationally or on mobile devices. Please avoid paying twice - wait to see if you receive an e-mail to confirm that it has gone through.
There's plenty of time and I'm more than happy to assist anyone having problems by using my PayPal account and donating on your behalf.
For those of you who have a bank holiday today, I hope that it is a splendid one.
Cheers,
Matthew
Great causes, I’m in, donated via link.
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Couple of tickets bought sorry it can’t be more, and thanks for arranging this
£10 donation made just now... another great fundraiser
Hats off to Matthew (and Doug), and to everybody taking part.
Best wishes to all of the children receiving care at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
In for four. Donation made.
J
2 tickets please; just donated.
Can't fail to win this time.
6 please Matthew
2 tickets Please. Good luck guys and good cause.
I will have 4 entries please. Will donate the £20 shortly
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Hi Matthew. Great that you've organised this, and for wonderful causes. Having discovered today that my unborn grandchild has a hole in the heart, support for GOSH seems particularly poignant.
I'm in for 4 entries please and I've donated.
Simon
Keeping the fingers crossed for your little one!
Thank you Christian.
Simon
What a great idea! Put me down for two entries. My donation has been made
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I'm in and have donated; best of luck with everything.
I've donated £10 but no need to add me on to the list. Knowing my luck I'll win my own watch!
Steve
List updated, many thanks indeed for the support. Please let me know if you spot any omissions.
Very kind, Steve. Very much appreciated.
Thanks, Simon. That's tough news, I'm sure that your grandchild will be in very good hands. I have nothing but respect for the dedication of those that work with children who have serious medical conditions.
Cheers Matthew. I'm sure it will be fine, although a bit of a shock for everyone...
Simon
I'm in for four tickets Matthew.
In for four tickets. Well done to Matthew and all who have donated prizes.
i'm in for two tickets
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
We're very touched by the fantastic support for this already (although launching half-way through a scorching bank holiday weekend was possibly not my smartest decision)
Heading off to the airport again shortly, no data roaming here so I'll update the list before heading off.
Thanks again,
Matthew
I’m in for four tickets; donation made.
3 tickets for me, donation made.
4 for me
I’ve just landed at the wonderfully named El Dorado Airport, and I’m delighted to announce that #68 was hiding one of Bill's Mystery Prizes
By the way, these are just bonuses, the number still goes into the draw. I'll be in touch after the closing date for an address.
Cheers!
Matthew
I’ve just landed at the wonderfully named El Dorado Airport, and I’m delighted to announce that #68 was hiding one of Bill's Mystery Prizes
By the way, these are just bonuses, the number still goes into the draw. I'll be in touch after the closing date for an address.
Cheers!
Matthew
Don't get too excited!
Theres one more little something tucked away behind a number still to be found.
Matthew
£10 donated. Great causes to support.
£10 donated here. :-)
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Last edited by Mr Curta; 12th May 2018 at 07:59.
I packaged up the Speedbird and Vostok over the weekend, ready for their trip to the UK on Thursday.
Just under a week to run, these are both very worthy causes
£10 donated, ref: IDN024638582000
Two of my favourite charities! .... and a chance to win some great prizes - thanks to all involved....
I missed this originally - now donated
Many thanks. I’m never sure of the best way to promote these so that everybody who might wish to participate or simply support the causes gets a chance to see it. It’s one of the reasons that I let them run for a fortnight.
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
Sorted...
Tell Laura, Charlie needs a polo mint👍👍
Count me in as well.....just donated £10.
Adam
£15 donated, 3 tickets
Donation reference IDN024640064000
Thanks for organising this.
Donated £10 IDN024641111000
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