Pounds for points for foodbank.

[div 13,369]

There always someone looking for a negative angle on things.

i genuinely made a bit of a fun post on Monday challenging the team with the hope of raising a few quid for the FoodBank.

Ive done this before with goals meaning donations to the NorthBank.

The donation was made on behalf of the website, not me personally. The site raises a wee bit every month through advertising and this is me giving back.

I didn’t ask anyone else to join in, but it completely blew up and before we knew it 500 had joined in and pledged.

After getting spanked on Weds night with the wind taken out our sails a wee bit I opted to just go ahead and open the donations page early.

A few days on and £2K already guaranteed in donations.

Im proud of that, and desperately hope we get thousands more.

I’ve spoken to Ian today as I’ve been very surprised by some of the stuff that’s been written about this. 

He’s someone I know well and I’ve always found him to be a really nice bloke so I’m not entirely sure where this has all come from tbh!

Hopefully I’ve clarified things with him and put his mind at ease. This was never supposed to be anything but a positive but you know, negativity is never far away.

 

[oaksoft 11,080]

3 hours ago, div said:

There always someone looking for a negative angle on things.

i genuinely made a bit of a fun post on Monday challenging the team with the hope of raising a few quid for the FoodBank.

Ive done this before with goals meaning donations to the NorthBank.

The donation was made on behalf of the website, not me personally. The site raises a wee bit every month through advertising and this is me giving back.

I didn’t ask anyone else to join in, but it completely blew up and before we knew it 500 had joined in and pledged.

After getting spanked on Weds night with the wind taken out our sails a wee bit I opted to just go ahead and open the donations page early.

A few days on and £2K already guaranteed in donations.

Im proud of that, and desperately hope we get thousands more.

I’ve spoken to Ian today as I’ve been very surprised by some of the stuff that’s been written about this. 

He’s someone I know well and I’ve always found him to be a really nice bloke so I’m not entirely sure where this has all come from tbh!

Hopefully I’ve clarified things with him and put his mind at ease. This was never supposed to be anything but a positive but you know, negativity is never far away.

 

It's come from alcohol. This sort of incoherent rant of his always does follow a heavy session.

[Eric Arthur Blair 5,471]

On the subject of foodbanks, I saw this on Twitter. I suppose you could use any local supermarket which offers home delivery.

The details are...

Main food donations drop-off centre

ADDRESS

Unit 12
80 Abercorn Street
Paisley
PA3 4AT

0300 102 2500

OPENING TIMES
Mon	10:00 - 12:00
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	17:00 - 19:00
Fri	10:00 - 12:00
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

 

 

[Hambud 3,124]

Absolute state.

[bazil85 2,500]

On 12/7/2019 at 8:15 PM, Hambud said:

Absolute state.

The kinda guy that if we resolved the food bank issue in this country, would moan about the queue at Tescos. Whole thread is littered with embarrassing posts from him. 🤣

[HSS 11,077]

[HSS 11,077]

[whydowebother 6,443]

Delighted to see a positive news story

Makes you wonder why the pointless slagging off on here exists when there are greater issues in the world

Merry Christmas to all the people who require a wee bit of extra help

[div 13,369]

Beyond grateful to everyone who first of all pledged to join in and then dug deep to donate, especially just three days before Christmas.

We've got a truly amazing group of supporters, who all have the right values and right priorities.

The 5 point tally gave us a pledge total of £13240 and as you can see we've already smashed it. JustGiving is showing £13464 donated already.

Quite incredible.

Donations continue to come in. Totally overwhelmed!

THANK YOU!

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/12pointsofchristmas

[St.Ricky 7,123]

On 12/7/2019 at 10:48 AM, Doakes said:

Charity is such a weird topic

Someone doesn't give to charity - "what a selfish arsehole"

Someone gives to charity "they are doing it the wrong way" 

You cannot win  

 

At least the recipients of the Charitable giving receive the help intended. A great initiative that sprouted wings and flew. Well done Div and all who have contributed. A number of people's christmases will be brighter as a result. 

[delpierro 604]

This is one of those topics, which when you read someone's objection or issue, to a valiant effort, you simply exclaim: oh do f**k off!!!

[Eric Arthur Blair 5,471]

£17643, fantastic effort from all involved.

[Magic Monkey 4,529]

f**king hell, I just spontaneously blubbed. What an amazing thing. 

Merry Christmas guys.

[TediousTom 3,614]

What an outstanding achievement.

 

Well done SIr, well done indeed.

 

PS I read the thread, the human race is a strange old thing.  So many good things going on and one massive bell end.  I suppose the character scrooge has to be based on someone!!!

[proudtobeabuddy 2,739]

Great effort! Happy to have donated to such a worthwhile charity.

[TediousTom 3,614]

2 hours ago, TediousTom said:

What an outstanding achievement.

 

Well done SIr, well done indeed.

 

PS I read the thread, the human race is a strange old thing.  So many good things going on and one massive bell end.  I suppose the character scrooge has to be based on someone!!!

Oh and I forgot to add

 

Merry Christmas every Buddie, Merry Christmas every Buddie indeed

Edited December 23, 2019 by TediousTom

[cockles1987 4,712]

£17643, fantastic effort from all involved.

 Over £1100 donated in the last 12 hours.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Sonny 8,264]

£20K now raised! Fantastic effort Buddies

Edited December 24, 2019 by Sonny

[cockles1987 4,712]

National news,

BBC News - St Mirren fans raise over £20k for foodbank after Christmas campaign
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50904548

[Cornwall_Saint 3,770]

Outstanding stuff, absolutely brilliant from Div and the fans. Makes you proud to be a Buddie.

[cockles1987 4,712]

Over £21,000 now.

So many families will be so appreciative of the kindness shown by the generosity of those that were able to donate.

Merry Xmas to one and all, from one very pwoud bud.

[linwood buddie 2,940]

What an effort by Div and all who donated it has spread to many other clubs supporters .A lot of less fortunate people will benefit from this gesture of kindness and to raise so much at this time of year was fantastic , makes you a bit prouder to be a supporter of our club.

[Yflab 1,828]

15 hours ago, cockles1987 said:

Over £21,000 now.

So many families will be so appreciative of the kindness shown by the generosity of those that were able to donate.

Merry Xmas to one and all, from one very pwoud bud.

Don’t forget that the gift aid that still needs to be added. Currently £21,394.33 + £4,327.25 Gift Aid

[cockles1987 4,712]

I just presumed that the gift aid was already added, if not then an even pwouder bud here.

[cockles1987 4,712]

Don’t forget that the gift aid that still needs to be added. Currently £21,394.33 + £4,327.25 Gift Aid

Had a look on the Just Giving page and scrolled down and seen it. So pwoud.