THANK YOU! Raffle for Cancer Research & Gold Geese, Speedbird 3, Seiko, Citizen, Gs

[Mr Curta]

Charity Raffle for Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens and Gold Geese.
Speedbird III, Seiko Bell-Matic, Citizen Diver and two G-Shocks!

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/be-jolly
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/goldseptember

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight and support the numerous children who have been affected by cancer.

In June many of us were deeply touched by the news of ten-year-old Finn Clancy, whose dream was to get more than 1,000 subscribers to the YouTube channel he set up while going through cancer treatment. Finn kept a 'jolly' temperament despite rigorous chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Very sadly Finn passed away just a couple of weeks later, however it is good to know that he saw the subscribers to his YouTube channel soar way beyond his goal. You can read more about Finn here: https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...be-subscribers

As so many TZers were involved in supporting Finn I have asked his family to nominate one of the beneficiaries for our Gold September fundraiser. Lorraine, his mum, has appropriately requested that a local charity called 'Gold Geese' receive donations in Finn's memory.

My Speedbird III is up for grabs and once again several members have generously added to the prize pot. There must be something to meet most peoples tastes.


The Charities

Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens is a Cancer Research campaign that raises money to beat cancers affecting children and young people (aged 0-24). The money raised supports vital research to new, better and kinder treatments so more of this age group survive cancer, and do so with a good quality of life.

Gold Geese is based locally to Finn’s mother and uses donations towards spreading awareness, providing gifts and organising memorable events, as well as funding therapy and additional support for those children diagnosed with cancer and their families.




The Prizes

1. Speedbird III PRS-22
2. Seiko Bell-Matic donated by JohnnyE
3. Citizen Automatic Diver donated by subchris
4. Casio G-Shock G-2000-1 donated by subchris
5. Casio G-Shock DW-5750E-1ER donated by JackW
6. Mystery Consolation Prize courtesy of Suds
7. Another Mystery Consolation Prize

As usual, there will be some surprise prizes along the way if all goes well!


The Raffle

To take part, please post in this thread and donate £5 per entry to either https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/be-jolly or https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/goldseptember. The choice is entirely yours. Please do not feel obliged to donate to both, I'm sure that things will balance out over the fortnight.

I am hoping to raise a similar sum for each worthy cause, however because Gold Geese is not yet registered with any fundraising website I have to collect donations for them separately via the JustGiving Crowdfunding Page above. This means that I will be personally responsible for making the transfers to Gold Geese. I will post proof of the donations here, and for total transparency anybody may contact the Gold Geese trustees at hello@goldgeese.org for confirmation.

PLEASE DO NOT LET THIS PUT YOU OFF PARTICIPATING! If you would prefer to make a donation directly to Gold Geese just let me know by PM and I’ll still enter you for the draw.

I will personally cover the 5% JustGiving fee AND the 1.25% processing costs when I make the final transfer, so that Gold Geese will receive every penny that you donate.

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 30 September. If I've made any glaring errors please let me know.


Prize Details

Speedbird III PRS-22 that I received in a trade with seikopath earlier this year (so you can trust that it’s a good 'un) and unworn by me. One of my favourites from the Timefactor’s stable, with the well balanced 39mm diameter, supremely legible dial and handset. The bracelet with the neat centre clasp is superb.

This is a 2010 watch in very good condition. It includes the full length bracelet, currently sized for about a 7” wrist. It comes with original case, guarantee card and cloth. I'll cover postage to anywhere in the world.






JohnnyE has donated a gorgeous Seiko Bell-Matic:

The dial and handset are immaculate. Brand new correct plexiglass fitted which is immaculate. Dated August 1976. The original integrated bracelet is big enough for a 7.25 inch wrist but has no spare links (a clasp extender would add an inch if needed).

42mm across including the crown.
Approximately 40mm lug to lug.
12mm high.

The watch runs well and the mechanical alarm works like a charm and is very loud.








subchris has donated a Citizen Automatic Diver and a Casio G-Shock G-2000-1

Both absolutely classics, need I say more? Neither have been worn very much whilst in Chris’s care, the Citizen comes with a Seiko rubber strap and the Casio has a spare strap included.






JackW has donated a Casio G-Shock DW-5750E-1ER, 3 months old, in as-new condition. It's an absolutely lovely retro-inspired G-Shock.




Our sincere thanks to John, Chris, Hidde and of course to Eddie.

Matthew and family

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/be-jolly
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/goldseptember


I'll update the list below as often as I can, roughly in the order that posts and donations appear. I will have 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. spuds
2. spuds
3. spuds
4. spuds
5. inspector gadget
6. inspector gadget
7. inspector gadget
8. inspector gadget
9. onelasttime
10. onelasttime
11. onelasttime
12. onelasttime
13. SeanST150
14. SeanST150
15. Kirk280
16. Jardine32
17. Jardine32
18. Jardine32
19. Jardine32
20. Wooster
21. Wooster
22. Wooster
23. Wooster
24. Wooster
25. Wooster
26. Wooster
27. Wooster
28. Wooster
29. Wooster
30. nickyboyo
31. nickyboyo
32. Suds
33. Suds
34. SimonK
35. SimonK
36. unclealec
37. unclealec
38. gcleminson
39. gcleminson
40. Craizeehair
41. Craizeehair
42. Sinnlover
43. Sinnlover
44. Sinnlover
45. Sinnlover
46. Preachercain
47. Preachercain
48. Preachercain
49. Preachercain
50. Preachercain
51. Preachercain
52. Preachercain
53. Preachercain
54. Preachercain
55. Preachercain
56. Relativity
57. Relativity
58. Relativity
59. Relativity
60. Sulie
61. Sulie
62. Thomps68
63. Thomps68
64. Thomps68
65. Thomps68
66. craggie
67. craggie
68. Carlton-Browne
69. Carlton-Browne
70. Carlton-Browne
71. Carlton-Browne
72. Carlton-Browne
73. Carlton-Browne
74. docd
75. docd
76. Suds
77. Suds
78. Lukeott
79. Lukeott
80. Alfat33
81. Alfat33
82. Alfat33
83. Alfat33
84. Alfat33
85. Alfat33
86. Wolfie
87. Wolfie
88. Crazytrain
89. Crazytrain
90. Crazytrain
91. Crazytrain
92. Crazytrain
93. Crazytrain
94. Crazytrain
95. Crazytrain
96. Crazytrain
97. Crazytrain
98. reggie747
99. reggie747
100. reggie747
101. reggie747
102. mercurio
103. walkuere
104. walkuere
105. SiSetts
106. SiSetts
107. Seikopath
108. Seikopath
109. Seikopath
110. Seikopath
111. Seikopath
112. Seikopath
113. Seikopath
114. Seikopath
115. Jardine32
116. Jardine32
117. Jardine32
118. Jardine32
119. Jardine32
120. ged
121. ged
122. ged
123. ged
124. LuvWatch
125. LuvWatch
126. Inspector Gadget
127. Inspector Gadget
128. SimonH
129. SimonH
130. SimonH
131. SimonH
132. PhilT
133. PhilT
134. PhilT
135. PhilT
136. PhilT
137. PhilT
138. PhilT
139. PhilT
140. PhilT
141. PhilT
142. PhilT
143. PhilT
144. PhilT
145. PhilT
146. PhilT
147. PhilT
148. PhilT
149. PhilT
150. PhilT
151. PhilT
152. Fuser
153. Fuser
154. Mikee
155. Mikee
156. Mikee
157. Mikee
158. Mikee
159. Mikee
160. Mikee
161. Mikee
162. Mikee
163. Mikee
164. Mikee
165. Mikee
166. Mikee
167. Mikee
168. Mikee
169. Mikee
170. Mikee
171. Mikee
172. Mikee
173. Mikee
174. Numberjack
175. Numberjack
176. Numberjack
177. Numberjack
178. Numberjack
179. Numberjack
180. PreacherCain
181. PreacherCain
182. PreacherCain
183. PreacherCain
184. PreacherCain
185. PreacherCain
186. PreacherCain
187. PreacherCain
188. PreacherCain
189. PreacherCain
190. FK77
191. FK77
192. FK77
193. FK77
194. FK77
195. FK77
196. FK77
197. FK77
198. FK77
199. FK77
200. threescoops
201. threescoops
202. threescoops
203. threescoops
204. threescoops
205. threescoops
206. Zoiksy
207. Zoiksy
208. Zoiksy
209. Robti
210. Robti
211. ralphy
212. ralphy
213. ralphy
214. ralphy
215. ralphy
216. ralphy
217. ralphy
218. ralphy
219. Carlton-Browne
220. Carlton-Browne
221. Carlton-Browne
222. Carlton-Browne
223. tenpasten
224. tenpasten
225. tenpasten
226. tenpasten
227. tenpasten
228. tenpasten



Finn believed that as the Phoenix rises from the ashes, he would, too. Please continue to follow his YouTube channel. We’ll give him the final word.

"Note to self: Be Jolly!"

[Mr Curta]

As there is so much information in the opening post, here's the important bit again:

To take part in the raffle, please post in this thread and donate £5 per entry to either
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/be-jolly or
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/goldseptember.
The choice is entirely yours and please do not feel obliged to donate to both, I'm certain that things will balance out.

M

[spuds]

I’m in for a tenner to both Matthew, and on the off chance that I win anything please just auction whatever it is off or something and add the proceeds to the fundraising.

Great to see this kinda stuff on here, well done mate.

[Mr Curta]

I’m in for a tenner to both Matthew, and on the off chance that I win anything please just auction whatever it is off or something and add the proceeds to the fundraising.

Great to see this kinda stuff on here, well done mate.

Thanks so much for kicking this off Dan, and also for the generous offer and kind words.
ATB
Matthew

[inspector gadget]

Also a tenner for both, hope you raise plenty, all the best

IG

[Onelasttime]

I'll pledge the same please, £20 so £10 in each charity

[SeanST150]

Once again, another excellent display of forum spirit and community. I've chucked a fiver into each and covered the 5% fee.

Well done Matthew!

[Mr Curta]

Mr Curta, please add another mystery consolation prize into the mix. Good enough for Dustin Hoffman good enough for any TZUKer
After the draw, let me know the lucky winner's details and i will arrange postage.

Splendid! I have slotted in at Position 7.

The Prizes

1. Speedbird III PRS-22
2. Seiko Bell-Matic donated by JohnnyE
3. Citizen Automatic Diver donated by subchris
4. Casio G-Shock G-2000-1 donated by subchris
5. Casio G-Shock DW-5750E-1ER donated by JackW
6. Mystery Consolation Prize courtesy of Suds
7. Mystery Consolation Prize courtesy of nickyboyo
8. Another Mystery Consolation Prize



https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/be-jolly
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/goldseptember

[Mr Curta]

[Mr Curta]

Many thanks to all here for the cracking start, a brilliant response as ever. I'd just like to say please don't feel obliged to donate to both causes (although that is much appreciated), I'm certain that things will balance out over time. Cheers, Matthew

[Kirk280]

I’m in, a noble cause!

(No option for gift aid though?!)

[Wooster]

10 tickets for me please :)

And btw... for me, you're definitely part of the local pantheon.

[nickyboyo]

A fiver to each Mr C, a noble cause and good effort to all involved

[Suds]

Re prize #6 I'll also be out of contact until after 8pm - Good Luck everyone r

[Mr Curta]

Brilliant stuff, everybody.

I'll close the raffle for entries at 6pm UK time so there's still time for a last minute entry or two!

I'll be travelling for the next few hours so will make any final updates when I arrive and Laura will make the draw shortly afterwards, supervised by Alison.

Laura will draw the winning tickets in reverse order to the prize list below.

The first tickets out will be for the consolation prizes, with the eighth and final ticket being for the PRS-22.

The Prizes

1. Speedbird III PRS-22
2. Seiko Bell-Matic donated by JohnnyE
3. Citizen Automatic Diver donated by subchris
4. Casio G-Shock G-2000-1 donated by subchris
5. Casio G-Shock DW-5750E-1ER donated by JackW
6. Mystery Consolation Prize courtesy of Suds
7. Mystery Consolation Prize courtesy of nickyboyo
8. Another Mystery Consolation Prize



https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/be-jolly
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/goldseptember

[Suds]

I’m in, a noble cause!

(No option for gift aid though?!)

Has to be a registered charity to qualify- Very good cause nonetheless. (Shameless Bump for thread tbh)

[unclealec]

I have just contributed a fiver to eack, so please put me down for my customary two unsuccessful tickets.

Well done to all concerned, especially Mr. Curta.

[Mr Curta]

What a lovely boost to find on arrival at my destination! Three quarters of an hour until close.

I'll have a quick spot of lunch whilst the girls have their tea and then we'll finalise the list.

Thanks again to all,

Matthew and Family

[Mr Curta]

Has to be a registered charity to qualify- Very good cause nonetheless.

Indeed! Gold Geese are relatively new and are currently awaiting their Charity Commission number, however I wanted to involve them now as they were specifically nominated by Finn's family. His mum Lorraine told me how they had supported him and the family throughout his illness, and still do. This is also why I have had to run two Justgiving pages for this one.

I can't emphasise enough how valuable the work that Gold Geese are doing is. For more information please have a look at their Facebook Page, or the trustees can be contacted at hello@goldgeese.org

Here's just one example.

[gcleminson]

Matthew, two for me please. Very happy to support this. I'll sort out the donation later.

[Mr Curta]

...and closed! Absolutely magnificent total.

It will probably be an hour fifteen minutes or so before all of the tickets are folded and well mixed and Laura makes the draw. I'll update as soon as they are in touch.

M

[Mr Curta]

I sent Lorraine a message earlier about the level of support that this has received from the community here. She's sent me this reply:

Hi Matthew, that’s fantastic news! Many thanks for supporting Gold Geese and also for your continued support in sharing and subscribing to Finn’s channel. You really did make a difference to Finn’s last few weeks and brought a smile to his face and I will always be grateful to you and cherish those moments xx

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTA...TC4KmAA/videos

[Mr Curta]

I'm absolutely delighted that the Speedbird is going on to help even more extremely worthy causes.

https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...the-Fundraiser

Many thanks to Sinnlover.

M

[Mr Curta]

Roughly 24 hours to go

[Jardine32]

Donations made. Note to self: be jolly. That gets me every time.
J

[Suds]

Just £5 for each at the moment - will try to look in again before end of month. Thanks to all the donors for doing this

- perhaps remind me with a PM next weekend?

[SimonK]

Just put a tenner in.

[Craizeehair]

Donated £5 to each


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[Mr Curta]

Next up, winning the mystery consolation prize from nickyboyo is...



207. Zoiksy

[Sinnlover]

Good effort yet again Matthew.
Have donanted £10 to each charity
Thanks for organising

John

[PreacherCain]

Another sterling piece of fundraising, Matthew - great stuff. I'm in, £25 to each.

[Relativity]

A generous gesture for such a worthwhile cause - count me in for £20.

[craggie]

I'm in for a tenner.

[Carlton-Browne]

I'm in for three on each.

[Mr Curta]

And the G-2000-1 from subchris goes to...



22. Wooster

[Mr Curta]

The next one out, winning the DW-5750E-1ER donated by JackW...



119. Jardine32

[Mr Curta]

And the mystery consolation prize from Suds goes to...



182. PreacherCain

[Carlton-Browne]

Most importantly, we need to know what the mystery prizes are.

[Wooster]

Most importantly, we need to know what the mystery prizes are.

Agree! :D

[Mr Curta]

Most importantly, we need to know what the mystery prizes are.

Yes, but then they wouldn't be a mystery would they?

I don't actually know exactly what two of them are myself, although I believe that Suds offer is car related and to do with his username...

Mine is a watch strap of choice direct from Steveo.

[Suds]

Most importantly, we need to know what the mystery prizes are.

#6 Small 50ml pot of luxury car wax decanted from my billet - posted today to PreacherCain.

[Carlton-Browne]

#6 Small 50ml pot of luxury car wax decanted from my billet - posted today to PreacherCain.

I wish I knew what any of that means .

[Suds]

I wish I knew what any of that means .

Trust me when I say "ignorance is bliss" - seems to me, the last thing anyone on a watch forum needs... Is another expensive hobby

[Mr Curta]

Absolutely brilliant response, many thanks indeed to all participants so far. I've just checked the list before heading into work and I think that it is all up to date.

There have been a couple of anonymous donations, a big thank-you to whoever made them and if you want to go into the draw please drop me a PM.

M

[Mr Curta]

And finally...

The winner of the Speedbird III is...



75. docd

[docd]

Wow, I never win anything

But as the French soldier replied to King Arthur's request to join the search for the Holy Grail.

He's already got one!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9DCAFUerzs

Hope you don't smell of Elderberries.

Please pull out another ticket and let someone else enjoy one of Eddie's finest

[PreacherCain]

I never win anything either! Yay!

Many thanks for running the raffle Herr Curta and congratulations on making so much for such a fabulous cause. Last but not least, Suds: thank you for... Whatever it turns out to be!

[Suds]

I never win anything either! Yay!

Many thanks for running the raffle Herr Curta and congratulations on making so much for such a fabulous cause. Last but not least, Suds: thank you for... Whatever it turns out to be!

Congrats to everyone - Preacher can you PM me your name and address so I can pop your prize in the post (it might be small and well-formed but I think it is slightly too big to drop through your letter box- will someone be in to accept package?). Hope you enjoy something other than watch related stuff

[Mr Curta]

Wow, I never win anything

But as the French soldier replied to King Arthur's request to join the search for the Holy Grail.

He's already got one!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9DCAFUerzs

Hope you don't smell of Elderberries.

Please pull out another ticket and let someone else enjoy one of Eddie's finest

Wow, that's very kind (and funnily enough my mother is a hamster).

By the wonders of modern technology and poorly focussing phone cameras, I can bring you the result of the redraw...



45. Sinnlover

[docd]

Well done Sinnlover and well done Matthew for putting the fundraiser together, great job