SPIN FOR SAM RAISES OVER £4000

On Friday 29th November almost 300 people joined the sponsored 12 HOUR SPIN FOR SAM at QUB PEC.

The event was co-ordinated by Gordon Crockard, Paul McGuire and Wes Kettyle. Participants completed a minimum of 1 hour spinning class with many participants signing up for anything up to the full 12 hours!! The event raised well over £4000.

Our thanks to everyone who got involved in the event - we appreciate the fantastic effort you all made to help make a difference.

 

THE PLEASE FIX SAM PARACHUTE JUMP

So far almost 30 people have been crazy enough to throw themselves out of a plane in order to raise a staggering 10,000 for SAM!! Jumping from 13,000 ft with 45 seconds of freefall this is a must for all adrenalin junkies!

If you are interested in jumping for SAM please email info@pleasefixsam.com to register! (Jumpers must be aged between 16 and 60 and there is a weight limit of 15 stone for men and 13 for women. Each jumper will be asked for a commitment fee of £40 (non-refundable).

The cost of the jump is £200 so we request a minimum sponsorship of £350 in the hope that people will raise much more!)

Read about the jumpers experiences and see more photos HERE »

 

CYCLE FOR SAM (Afghanistan)

Whilst stationed in Afghanistan the officers and men of 2 Royal Irish IMJIN Company were so moved by Sam’s story that they got on their bikes in the searing 45 degree heat of the desert to cycle the 6000km distance from Camp Bastion to Ballymena in order to raise funds for the charity. The miles were steadily whittled down by these dedicated soldiers on their exercise bike in their makeshift camp gym.

A cheque for £4000 was presented by Sgt Gary Wilkins at the medals parade in Hillsborough on 11th October.  READ MORE »

 

CYCLE FOR SAM (Tour de France)

Lease Options MD Paul McGuire together with Wes Kettyle from Cooke & Kettyle Quantity Surveyors swapped their sombre saloons and suits for carbonfibre racing bicycles and lycra, as they undertook a gruelling 179km leg of the 2008 Tour de France to raise funds for SAM.

Paul and Wes successfully completed the L'Étape du Tour Mondovélo stage in the Pyrénées, from Pau to Hautacam. The famous stage incorporates the Tour’s most famous climb, the Tourmalet climbing the biggest summit of the Pyrénées.

Thanks to their efforts over £3000 was raised!

Want to cycle for SAM? Download a sponsor form here

 

 

TEE OFF FOR SAM !

SAM was this year’s beneficiary of the annual fonaCAB Radisson Hotel Golf Day.

Big wigs, business men and the hoi polloi of the NI social set competed in the tournament at Shandon Park Golf Club. Following the golf the evening events included dinner and an auction. A great day out was had by all… (Photos to follow)

Interested in running a sporting or social event for SAM?

Email: info@pleasefixsam.com.

 

GET GORGEOUS FOR SAM
The Arbonne International Fundraiser took place on Saturday October 4th and raised an estimated $500. Unfortunately the torrential rain caused the road to flood so we almost had to offer a complimentary boat service!

Thanks to all who braved the elements to attend what was a great afternoon. For more information on Arbonne products or to order please contact:
Roxanna Trimble -  rtgoldenopp@bellsouth.net

Own or work in a hair or beauty salon? If you are interested in taking part in a charity day please contact us for more details.

THE THATCH INN QUIZ
The Thatch Inn, Broughshane present a cheque for £475 to the SAM appeal.
The funds were raised during a quiz night.

 

 

 

 

OTHER EVENTS

Numerous coffee mornings have taken place over the past few months. Other events over recent months have included Jo Jingles (music and movement for children), non-uniform days, quizzes, sponsored events and more.

These events are not just about raising funds for vital research – they are also about spreading the word and telling as many people as possible about Muscular Dystrophy.

Thanks to everyone who organized and attended an event for SAM.

Interested in running an event?
Email info@pleasefixsam.com and we can arrange for posters and other materials to be sent to you.

 

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