Popular Post BCFC_Chris Posted February 24, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 A bit of a shameless plug…but hopefully ok given the cause! A group of 4 of us, all City fans, some I think who post on here, are doing a charity walk in April from Taunton Cricket Ground, to Ashton Gate. The route via WSM is roughly 53 miles and the plan is to leave Taunton mid afternoon on April 9th, arriving at Ashton Gate in time for City vs Middlesbrough on 10th April at 3. We’re doing this in aid of the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation. Sadly 2 years ago today, my Dad lost his life to Motor Neurone Disease. He loved both cricket and football, so a fitting route we think. He was a ST holder since first taking me back in 00/01! We sat in Block F of the Atyeo untill the redevelopment and then S21 in the new South Stand. His last game was the pre Fulham Covid game, so a good metaphor for his City life that we conceded late at home in his last game… One of the other walkers lost his Mum to MND in 2014, so it’s sadly effected all 4 of us. As we all know, MND is abysmal. It’s been in the news a lot recently especially with high profile sports people sadly being diagnosed, but there is still no known cure. There are some awful diseases in this world, but the hopelessness of this when diagnosed is appalling. On average people die within 2 years of being diagnosed. So, on a shit day, and and in memory of my Dad Simon, and my mates Mum, Diane, we’re doing this. I know times are shit (good timing Dad ) but any money given brings treatment and eventually a cure every so slightly closer. If you can’t offer a donation, then any sharing or spreading the word would be equally appreciated. I hate pushing and self publicising, but I’ll make an exception for this **** of a disease. Oh, and Ive said I’ll donate personally based on City goals between now and then. £10 a goal between today and Boro at home. So no 5-5 draws tomorrow please! Cheers all. Any support hugely appreciated by us all. https://t.co/YNqiobilzp 11 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 I’m one of the city fans doing this..also giving £10 each time we score for rest of the season…£15 if it’s outside the box…how much for a pen? Not too much as we get them all the time these days… 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Great effort. Hopefully the football will keep you awake! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, BCFC_Chris said: A bit of a shameless plug…but hopefully ok given the cause! A group of 4 of us, all City fans, some I think who post on here, are doing a charity walk in April from Taunton Cricket Ground, to Ashton Gate. The route via WSM is roughly 53 miles and the plan is to leave Taunton mid afternoon on April 9th, arriving at Ashton Gate in time for City vs Middlesbrough on 10th April at 3. We’re doing this in aid of the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation. Sadly 2 years ago today, my Dad lost his life to Motor Neurone Disease. He loved both cricket and football, so a fitting route we think. He was a ST holder since first taking me back in 00/01! We sat in Block F of the Atyeo untill the redevelopment and then S21 in the new South Stand. His last game was the pre Fulham Covid game, so a good metaphor for his City life that we conceded late at home in his last game… One of the other walkers lost his Mum to MND in 2014, so it’s sadly effected all 4 of us. As we all know, MND is abysmal. It’s been in the news a lot recently especially with high profile sports people sadly being diagnosed, but there is still no known cure. There are some awful diseases in this world, but the hopelessness of this when diagnosed is appalling. On average people die within 2 years of being diagnosed. So, on a shit day, and and in memory of my Dad Simon, and my mates Mum, Diane, we’re doing this. I know times are shit (good timing Dad ) but any money given brings treatment and eventually a cure every so slightly closer. If you can’t offer a donation, then any sharing or spreading the word would be equally appreciated. I hate pushing and self publicising, but I’ll make an exception for this **** of a disease. Oh, and Ive said I’ll donate personally based on City goals between now and then. £10 a goal between today and Boro at home. So no 5-5 draws tomorrow please! Cheers all. Any support hugely appreciated by us all. https://t.co/YNqiobilzp A great cause and well done to you. Lost my mother in law to this ten years ago when it was lesser known and it is horrendous. Fair play to you all. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Chris Posted February 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 36 minutes ago, nickolas said: A great cause and well done to you. Lost my mother in law to this ten years ago when it was lesser known and it is horrendous. Fair play to you all. Cheers mate. It’s the hopelessness of this that makes this so bad. There are some terrible illnesses in this world, but not too many that give zero hope on diagnosis. Needs to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 3 hours ago, BCFC_Chris said: A bit of a shameless plug…but hopefully ok given the cause! A group of 4 of us, all City fans, some I think who post on here, are doing a charity walk in April from Taunton Cricket Ground, to Ashton Gate. The route via WSM is roughly 53 miles and the plan is to leave Taunton mid afternoon on April 9th, arriving at Ashton Gate in time for City vs Middlesbrough on 10th April at 3. We’re doing this in aid of the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation. Sadly 2 years ago today, my Dad lost his life to Motor Neurone Disease. He loved both cricket and football, so a fitting route we think. He was a ST holder since first taking me back in 00/01! We sat in Block F of the Atyeo untill the redevelopment and then S21 in the new South Stand. His last game was the pre Fulham Covid game, so a good metaphor for his City life that we conceded late at home in his last game… One of the other walkers lost his Mum to MND in 2014, so it’s sadly effected all 4 of us. As we all know, MND is abysmal. It’s been in the news a lot recently especially with high profile sports people sadly being diagnosed, but there is still no known cure. There are some awful diseases in this world, but the hopelessness of this when diagnosed is appalling. On average people die within 2 years of being diagnosed. So, on a shit day, and and in memory of my Dad Simon, and my mates Mum, Diane, we’re doing this. I know times are shit (good timing Dad ) but any money given brings treatment and eventually a cure every so slightly closer. If you can’t offer a donation, then any sharing or spreading the word would be equally appreciated. I hate pushing and self publicising, but I’ll make an exception for this **** of a disease. Oh, and Ive said I’ll donate personally based on City goals between now and then. £10 a goal between today and Boro at home. So no 5-5 draws tomorrow please! Cheers all. Any support hugely appreciated by us all. https://t.co/YNqiobilzp Done & dusted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Chris Posted February 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 6 minutes ago, BigTone said: Done & dusted Superb mate. Top man! Much appreciated! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 9 minutes ago, BCFC_Chris said: Superb mate. Top man! Much appreciated! My pleasure for a good cause. Good luck with the walk but wouldn't a bus be easier ? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Chris Posted February 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Midred said: Great effort. Hopefully the football will keep you awake! Thanks mate. Much appreciated! I’ll pray for Keith Stroud to get me screaming obscenities for 90 mins to keep me up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Red Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Done.Hope it goes well, good luck 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, BCFC_Chris said: Thanks mate. Much appreciated! I’ll pray for Keith Stroud to get me screaming obscenities for 90 mins to keep me up! If he awards us a penalty then I will happily make a 2nd contribution Edited February 24, 2023 by BigTone 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Chris Posted February 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, Lucky Red said: Done.Hope it goes well, good luck Thank you mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 5 hours ago, BCFC_Chris said: A bit of a shameless plug…but hopefully ok given the cause! A group of 4 of us, all City fans, some I think who post on here, are doing a charity walk in April from Taunton Cricket Ground, to Ashton Gate. The route via WSM is roughly 53 miles and the plan is to leave Taunton mid afternoon on April 9th, arriving at Ashton Gate in time for City vs Middlesbrough on 10th April at 3. We’re doing this in aid of the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation. Sadly 2 years ago today, my Dad lost his life to Motor Neurone Disease. He loved both cricket and football, so a fitting route we think. He was a ST holder since first taking me back in 00/01! We sat in Block F of the Atyeo untill the redevelopment and then S21 in the new South Stand. His last game was the pre Fulham Covid game, so a good metaphor for his City life that we conceded late at home in his last game… One of the other walkers lost his Mum to MND in 2014, so it’s sadly effected all 4 of us. As we all know, MND is abysmal. It’s been in the news a lot recently especially with high profile sports people sadly being diagnosed, but there is still no known cure. There are some awful diseases in this world, but the hopelessness of this when diagnosed is appalling. On average people die within 2 years of being diagnosed. So, on a shit day, and and in memory of my Dad Simon, and my mates Mum, Diane, we’re doing this. I know times are shit (good timing Dad ) but any money given brings treatment and eventually a cure every so slightly closer. If you can’t offer a donation, then any sharing or spreading the word would be equally appreciated. I hate pushing and self publicising, but I’ll make an exception for this **** of a disease. Oh, and Ive said I’ll donate personally based on City goals between now and then. £10 a goal between today and Boro at home. So no 5-5 draws tomorrow please! Cheers all. Any support hugely appreciated by us all. https://t.co/YNqiobilzp Donated a small amount, Chris. MND is the worst disease of all IMO so your cause is a really good one and I hope this helps you reach your target. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Chris Posted February 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 16 minutes ago, tin said: Donated a small amount, Chris. MND is the worst disease of all IMO so your cause is a really good one and I hope this helps you reach your target. Thank you pal. Hugely appreciated. Likewise to anyone else who’s seen this and donated and I haven’t thanked. Absolutely first class! 2 years to the day so a poor day for me. This has cheered me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Top stuff Chris, donation made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City exile 79 Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 13 hours ago, BCFC_Chris said: A bit of a shameless plug…but hopefully ok given the cause! A group of 4 of us, all City fans, some I think who post on here, are doing a charity walk in April from Taunton Cricket Ground, to Ashton Gate. The route via WSM is roughly 53 miles and the plan is to leave Taunton mid afternoon on April 9th, arriving at Ashton Gate in time for City vs Middlesbrough on 10th April at 3. We’re doing this in aid of the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation. Sadly 2 years ago today, my Dad lost his life to Motor Neurone Disease. He loved both cricket and football, so a fitting route we think. He was a ST holder since first taking me back in 00/01! We sat in Block F of the Atyeo untill the redevelopment and then S21 in the new South Stand. His last game was the pre Fulham Covid game, so a good metaphor for his City life that we conceded late at home in his last game… One of the other walkers lost his Mum to MND in 2014, so it’s sadly effected all 4 of us. As we all know, MND is abysmal. It’s been in the news a lot recently especially with high profile sports people sadly being diagnosed, but there is still no known cure. There are some awful diseases in this world, but the hopelessness of this when diagnosed is appalling. On average people die within 2 years of being diagnosed. So, on a shit day, and and in memory of my Dad Simon, and my mates Mum, Diane, we’re doing this. I know times are shit (good timing Dad ) but any money given brings treatment and eventually a cure every so slightly closer. If you can’t offer a donation, then any sharing or spreading the word would be equally appreciated. I hate pushing and self publicising, but I’ll make an exception for this **** of a disease. Oh, and Ive said I’ll donate personally based on City goals between now and then. £10 a goal between today and Boro at home. So no 5-5 draws tomorrow please! Cheers all. Any support hugely appreciated by us all. https://t.co/YNqiobilzp Done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Chris Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 12 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Top stuff Chris, donation made. 4 hours ago, City exile 79 said: Done. Thanks both. Massively appreciated! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Chris Posted April 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) A very shameless bump! Just a week out now. Some of us are far more prepared than others for this…I think next Sunday (Taunton to Weston leg) is going to be an extremely long day for a couple of us! A huge huge thanks to anyone from here who has donated. We’ve eclipsed our target already, but obviously want to go well beyond now. We are hopeful one of our respective employers are going to double anything we raise, so we could be on for a significant total raised for the Derby Rimmer Foundation. I also remember saying I’d donate £10 per City goal from the date of launch untill the Boro game after we finish. That was 8 games ago, and we’ve managed a paltry 4 goals…so sorry about that. I feel partly responsible. We’re hoping City are going to allow us to finish on the centre spot about 3PM next Monday before the Boro game at 5:30 so if you see 4 or 5 incredibly weary people slumped at the bar pre game, it’s probably us. As I said, we massively appreciate the support given so far from here, but if anybody would like to contribute in way of donations or just sharing the link around, we’d be massively grateful. Its an amazing cause in spite of an awful disease so hopefully everyones generosity brings a time of some treatment just that bit closer. https://www.justgiving.com/page/bigwalkformnd Edited April 2, 2023 by BCFC_Chris 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted April 8, 2023 Report Share Posted April 8, 2023 We start this tomorrow - £3.8k raised so far which will be doubled by one of our employers. Would be great to get it to £5k (£10k)! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Khan's pants Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 Meant to donate a while back, forgot, spotted it again now so all done. Well done, great effort! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 Done and shared. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 Donated and good luck....sterling effort 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 Apologies for the late donation, just added to the cause. Great work guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Rascal Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 Done and shared. Good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Nailed it! We are so close to £5k now so any further donations hugely welcome! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Chris Posted April 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 Just want to say a massive thanks to everyone on here donating. It was ludicrously hard. 3 of the 4 did the whole route. I succumbed to many many injuries and managed about 42 miles in the end and a nice little bus trip from Congresbury to Backwell as my pace had slowed to snail like levels. 3 or 4 others also did the Weston to Bristol leg yesterday so some exceedingly sore limbs around today. The pain I’m in today is unbelievable. Even lying down last night to go to sleep hurt Overall though we’re very close to £5k..which hopefully when doubled as we’re hopeful it will be, will end up being a very sizeable amount raised for the fight against a terrible disease. So big thanks for everyone’s generosity. Much appreciated. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZumerZetSmithy Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 £105 to get to £4000 , any bit will help them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 37 minutes ago, ZumerZetSmithy said: £105 to get to £4000 , any bit will help them So close to £5k which should be doubled by my employer we will get there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Chris Posted May 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 Just a bit of an off season good news update. DPD came good on their word to double what we all raised. So the final total stands at £11065 for the Darby Rimmer Foundation. An incredible total and will one day make a huge difference. Only way to beat this horrific disease is funding so every little helps. Just wanted to reiterate our huge thanks to anyone on here who donated. Hugely appreciated. I still can’t walk properly and it was all rushed to see City blow a 2 goal lead (shock) but all worthwhile! 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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