Raising Funds For Charity...

[Baby_Sham]

Some neighbours of mine got broken into last night and their son, who is disabled, had his Playstation stolen.
It's really bothering me, and I would like to think of some way in which I can raise the funds to buy him a new one - doesn't matter if it's second hand or not.

I just want to do something 'good' and they are completely devastated.

How can I do this?

Thanks :-)

[kylesmum]

They may be devastated *and* insured, I know i would be. (Both)
I'd ask first, kind thought though.

[Baby_Sham]

so sorry. I should have said, they're not insured :-(

I just want to help out in any way I can.

[kylesmum]

Eeek, that may be difficult without drawing attention to them, no-one wants to be 'outed' as having been uninsured.

Have you a local 'Facebay' on FB or similar? That way you could say what's happened, ask in a community type way but not give their details away, apart perhaps to the person who will donate something. which i'm sure they will !! We all have stuff knocking about..get your best on-line pleading voice on :) Good luck, lovely gesture !!

[Buenchico]

Have a word with your local publicans. It's amazing how quickly many of them can find ways to get money for good causes out of their regulars.

[Georgiesmum]

There are 1001 ways to raise funds nowadays, plenty to choose from.

[naomi24]

I have no idea how much a Playstation is to buy, but it's not thousands of pounds, so you could organise a coffee morning and a raffle at your home for all your friends and neighbours.

[Georgiesmum]

Yes and have a bring and buy and cake stall.

[anneasquith]

do you have the spare cash to get one from ebay ?

[pixie373]

Or ask any other concerned friends and neighbours to drop in vouchers for a game store. You don't have to mention insurance.

[Alston]

Have you spoken to other neighbours about the incident and asked their opinion about raising funds to replace a Play Station.

Whatever you do, make sure that your actions Do Not Embarrass your unfortunate neighbours; who may Not wish to have charity.

Al.

[Baby_Sham]

Thanks for the responses and suggestions. I'm actually moving really soon, so not a huge amount of time to organise anything 'big'... but... I have today spoken with a few other neighbours who have decided to 'chip' in for them. One neighbour told me to sod off, but the rest of them were really nice and thought it was a kind thing to do.
I'm going to put on a bbq on Saturday and have them all round, and we'll hopefully be able to get the kid his playstation on the weekend too.