A PRESENT FOR DECLAN 2013

Dear all,

last year our donation present for Declan was a great success. We were able to raise £372.70 which were used to fix a village water source, as chosen by Declan himself who was very happy of the initiative! You can read his message on Facebook [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

So, for all the ones who joined last year, let's do it again! And for all the others, this is your chance to participate! It's for a noble cause, and it's the best present Declan could wish for (I know, such a golden heart..)

This year we are aiming for the most expensive charity gift there is: a roof for a clinic. We might not get there, but we can try. What matters is to donate something, anything you can. Let's try to beat last year record, I know we can do it!

Here is how it works.
1) Register here: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] (you can also use your FB account)
2) Simply go to this page: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
3) Click on DONATE: on next page choose how much you want to give (you can choose any amount in Other Amount) You can leave your name and a message if you want (we will collect them and send them to Declan)
You can insert your credit card or use PayPal (choose Use another payment method and then PayPal)
4) Just follow the instructions and you are done!

If you cannot use Paypal or a credit card let me know and we will try to find other ways (for those of you who trust me you can wire transfer the money to my banking account and I will make the donation for you under your name).

PAYPAL instructions [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]: https://simplydgalbraith.forumotion.com/t466-donations-for-declan-s-birthday#3504

Finally, please help us by spreading the word!
Here are our official logo and banner for this donation campaign, use them wherever you want (just don't alter them please)

Thank you very much to all of you who will be generous,
let's make Declan proud of his fans!!!

THE SDG ADMINS

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Pietro, thanks for all your hard work! Are you going to post this on Declan's official facebook page? Hugs!

That is a good idea... but I also don't want to "spoil the surprise" (I guess it's no longer a surprise after last year) but we should try to reach as many people as possible..
I will think of something!

Maybe I won't mention what the present is.

It would be nice to prepare a pictures with all the names and messages of the donors, then we can post it here and also send it to Declan, just to encourage everyone to participate!

I will try to make a new video too.

Oh that's wonderful! I can't wait to see how much money this will raised. How exciting!

Hey all, have you received the newsletter about this initiative? I sent it about 3 days ago, and I cannot figure out if it has been received. Thanks!

I haven't received any newsletter in my email.

I haven't received anything

Thank you, I suspected there had been a problem, I sent it again and now you should have received it!

I received it this morning, thanks

I haven't received anything in the mail. Thank you Pietro for your offer to help sending the money. If I can't make it by Tuesday I'll send it to you.

I am going to donate as soon as I get home!  Things are always a little iffy when I am in a hotel and don't want to take the chance.  Great job Pietro!

Thank you everyone! I will prepare a video to promote the even better!
I hope we can reach 400 pounds, it will be a nice little new record from last year =)

Just donated (about time!) and everything went fine for me. I did use my paypal account. 

NICE! Thank you so much

UPDATE, I changed our goal to 400 pounds. At this point it seems more realistic. We will aim to getting the clinic roof in the future, right now let's just beat last year's record!
Thank you to all who donated and who will donate!

We are have way to the 400  mark!  That's exciting!  Hope we can hit it!

Hope that too, Kimberlee, though it doesn't seem likely. 

I'm pretty sure I donated some time ago... I've donated to so much lately that I can't keep it straight.    Pietro, is there a way to check the donation?

Yes, Tru. You are the 2nd one on the list. Ten people have donated so far. It's 56% of the sum we are attempting to raise.

Thanks Carolina..  

Looks like people lost interest : (
I posted on Declan's FB, Youtube, on Twitter, sent another newsletter, still nothing.
We have a week left but at this point I am not sure we will reach the goal.. More glory for us I guess, and less stuff for the children in need...

I would have donated more to Declan's birthday if I hadn't ....well, never mind.  No point going in to that here but I am sure you get my drift.  When is the last day to donate Pietro?

 I understand Kimberlee!  ...
Pietro, you've done your very best with this.  So proud of how hard you worked to make it a good donation on Declan's behalf to honour his birthday.   Whatever it is and will be is the best we all can do right now, so go with it and be happy what has been given.  Most of the fans are young and/or not making a lot of money... so this is great what you have.  People have so much coming at them this time of year in North America... for donations, fundraisings and just christmas in general that it's a difficult time of year to look for money.  Don't worry... be happy... 

Pietro, thanks for all your hard work! HUGS!