Now it’s Your Turn to Support Carol McGuinness
Fundraising campaign by
chris3203
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£8,227.05raised of £15,000.00 goal goal
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Carol and Tommy McGuinness, through their love of Leeds United, have been at the forefront of the Bradford Branch of the Leeds United Supporters Club. That love affair has lasted over 30 years.
Whilst most fans may say they have supported their club for a lifetime, Carol and Tommy have sacrificed a lifetime ensuring that thousands of Leeds United supporters have been able to watch Leeds United play; no matter where or when that may be.
They have, we have estimated, been the reason that Leeds United fans from Yorkshire and beyond have travelled to over 1500 Leeds United games. To put this into perspective, that's enough people to fill Wembley Stadium.
Carol and Tommy have done this without favour or return. They spend all their spare time running the Branch. Carol and Tommy, along with other branches of the LUSC, are mainly responsible for why, on a cold winter's night, thousands of Leeds fans are at 'far-flung grounds' to support Leeds United and their players.
Our wish is that we were writing this to ask you to stand up and applaud Carol and Tommy for their commitment and dedication. Unfortunately this will have to wait, as the reason for this message is to ask for your support.
Carol McGuinness has been diagnosed with a Schwannowa brain tumour. She needs an operation and fast. Even during this worrying time Carol and Tommy are still organising and running the Supporter's Club; not wanting to let anyone down.
Well, it's now time to support them. We need your help, whether you know Carol or not. Football fans everywhere will understand why people like Carol and Tommy are the lifeblood that ensure football clubs survive.
Do the football clubs know this? Probably not. The Carol's and Tommy's of this world do all this without recognition or thanks. That's just how they like it. They do it for the love of their club. We are not just appeallng to Leeds fans and other football supporters but also to Leeds United Football Club, past and present players and to all the football clubs who have benifitted from all the supporters Carol and Tommy have arranged to travel to their grounds.
They ask for nothing, so we, their friends, ask on their behalf. We need to raise as much money as we can to help pay for Carol's operation and post operative care.
Please donate all you can. Donations can be made via the donate button. Please also link up with the Twitter and Facebook accounts we have started. Re-tweet and 'Like' as much as you can.
We are also running a race and fund raising night at the Central Club in Bradford on the 6th of December. We are seeking items for the raffle and auction.
Please click on the updates tab for further details.
Please help all you can.
Marching on Together.
The Friends of Carol McGuinness.
Organizer
- chris3203
- Bradford, UK
Donors
- St. Winefride's School Coffee Morning
- Donated on Jan 14, 2014
- LUSC FULLERTON
- Donated on Jan 09, 2014
- CMB
- Donated on Jan 01, 2014
50% of sale of BCFC tickets thanks to Jack Slinger.
Campaign Now Closed
Update posted by chris3203 at 11:02 amWith the money raised on this site and separate donations and fund raising we achieved our target. Thanks to everyone. This account will now be closed.
Lastest Update
Update posted by chris3203 at 06:00 pmSorry for the late update - Well Friday night was a brilliant success. The Central Club was absolutely packed to the rafters - This just shows how much Carol (and Tommy) are thought of by so many people. People started to arrive from 6:30 and every seat was quickly taken.. . . . .
Update on Carol
Update posted by chris3203 at 05:45 pmCarol had her operation last Friday and all went well. She was transferred to intensive care for 48 hours. Tommy said that Carol came around over the weekend and although feeling 'groggy' she was singing Leeds songs!!! Guess she just knew that her friends were right behind her. Carol will
Have a Break in Filey
Update posted by chris3203 at 05:40 pmMassive thanks to Kerry Ward Hannath, Dawn Terry & Rosalind Mather who along with Maureen McGuinness Dunn have donated 5 breaks at Blue Dolphin Holiday Park in Filey. Thanks Girls x
Rugby Magic
Update posted by chris3203 at 05:34 pmThanks to Chris Batty who has donated 4 tickets for both days of the Rugby League Magic Weekend.
Update on Carol
Update posted by chris3203 at 05:30 pmCarol will be admitted into hospital this Thursday in preparation for her surgery on Friday. Our thoughts and wishes are with you Carol God Speed - MOT
Paint it White
Update posted by chris3203 at 05:19 pmA Big Bradford Whites Thank You to Gary Edwards who has donated two of his top books, signed an'all, to support fund raising efforts. Cheers Gary.
Keeping Up Appearances
Update posted by chris3203 at 05:17 pmKind thanks to Rachel Thorpe who has donated 3 x £20 vouchers for a cut and blow dry.
Auction/Raffle Items
Update posted by chris3203 at 02:19 amAny items donated for the auction/raffle can be sent for the attention of: Joe Kilduff Unit 1, The Old Jam Factory, Jubilee Way Industrial Estate, Jubilee Way, Shipley, BD18 1QG
Auction Items
Update posted by chris3203 at 03:06 pmRobbie Moore has left this messageHi my Dads asked me to msg you, he is donating a framed photograph of Mick Jones and Norman Hunter signed by both after the match against Liverpool when we won the Championship comes with certificate of authentcy too
Donors & Comments
- St. Winefride's School Coffee Morning
- Donated on Jan 14, 2014
- LUSC FULLERTON
- Donated on Jan 09, 2014
- CMB
- Donated on Jan 01, 2014
50% of sale of BCFC tickets thanks to Jack Slinger.
- Central Division Bar Donation
- Donated on Dec 29, 2013
Many thanks to Tracey and Rose.
- Martin Larvin
- Donated on Dec 22, 2013
- steve keogh
- Donated on Dec 22, 2013
- Sue & Julian
- Donated on Dec 22, 2013
With all our love to you & your family xxxxxxx
- steve conroy,
- Donated on Dec 18, 2013
- lillian
- Donated on Dec 15, 2013
- Andy Sanson
- Donated on Dec 14, 2013