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So I want to donate to a charity

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  • 14-08-2009 3:39pm
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    bluto63
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    But I don't know which one. Anyone got any suggestions?
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    SV
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    http://www.cancer.ie/fundraising/ways_to_give.php


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    Smart Bug
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    SV wrote: »
    http://www.cancer.ie/fundraising/ways_to_give.php


    This link is spoiled somewhat by the picture of a grinning Bertie...


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    Biggins
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    http://www.drcc.ie/
    Irelands volunteer Rape Crises Centre
    They have helped thousands over the years nationally and probably helped saved lives too (of those in depression and extreme stress, self-harm and suicide, etc).
    A noble cause indeed.


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    AnonoBoy
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    Smart Bug wrote: »
    This link is spoiled somewhat by the picture of a grinning Bertie...

    V. true but don't let that put you off as it's a v. good cause.

    (why the hell is 'ery' coming out as '.' on my keyboard?)


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    Gran Hermano
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    bluto63 wrote: »
    But I don't know which one. Anyone got any suggestions?

    There's a clinic in Sweden looking for donors,
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055649486


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    _blank_
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    Just walk down Grafton Street and pick the best looking chugger


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    pikachucheeks
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    The Make A Wish Foundation is a very decent charity.

    Via funding, it grants the wishes of children between the ages of three and eighteen, who are living with life-threatening illness.

    A friend of mine benefited from it a few years ago and it certainly changed her life.


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    bluto63
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    Des wrote: »
    Just walk down Grafton Street and pick the best looking chugger

    I was thinking of doing that, especially after I sat and watched one of them try to get people to sign up, and the amount of filthy looks and swearing thrown his way made me feel bad for the guy


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    ScumLord
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    Make a wish sounds good. To be honest I'd feel like I'm throwing money down a bottomless pit giving money to most charities at least make a wish has a simple straight forward goal that doesn't involve warlords or crippled health care systems.
    Smart Bug wrote: »
    This link is spoiled somewhat by the picture of a grinning Bertie...
    He looks like he's about to punch that child, probably wondering if he can get away with that too.


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    walshb
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    How about the National Council For The Blind?
    http://www.ncbi.ie/

    Of all the charities, this really sticks out I think as the
    affliction is just so terrible and sad.

    Whichever charity you choose, do follow up and take more than just
    a monetary interest.

    Nothing bugs me more than folks donating to a charity
    that they have zero interest in or care for and they simply
    fill out a form and give money. It could be bloody anything
    and they are just so free with their money. Find out where
    your money is going, is it traceable and is it helping, really helping.


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    Degsy
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    bluto63 wrote: »
    I was thinking of doing that, especially after I sat and watched one of them try to get people to sign up, and the amount of filthy looks and swearing thrown his way made me feel bad for the guy


    See your sig?
    It should read "i'd rather have a FULL bottle in front of me etc";)


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    YFlyer
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    Smart Bug wrote: »
    This link is spoiled somewhat by the picture of a grinning Bertie...

    Does Bertie have a credit card?


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    WithCheesePlease
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    walshb wrote: »
    How about the National Council For The Blind?
    http://www.ncbi.ie/.

    +1


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    Degsy
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    St Vincent de paul do good work from what i've heard..and they're irish.


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    oldyouth
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    I used to give a few bob to Alone which looks afer vunerable old people living on their own

    The website is www.alone.ie have a look at the About Us section to give you a feel of the charity

    Thanks OP you've reminded me that I have let that slip for a while, which I will now redress :)


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    bluto63
    Registered Users Posts: 2,228 ✭✭✭bluto63


    Degsy wrote: »
    See your sig?
    It should read "i'd rather have a FULL bottle in front of me etc";)

    Oops, you're right :o


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    My name is URL
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    Barretstown tbh

    http://www.barretstown.org/content.asp?ContentID=876


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    Lockstep
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    www.suas.ie

    I've done volunteer work with them, helping kids to read/with their schoolwork, also done a fair bit of collecting for them.

    They also help out schools in India and Kenya.


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    Bottle_of_Smoke
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    I work for a charity but screw them.

    There's only around 700 highland silverback gorillas left in the world. Try and help them somehow


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    stovelid
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    bluto63 wrote: »
    So I want to donate to a charity

    http://www.bankofireland.ie/

    http://www.aib.ie

    http://www.angloirishbank.ie/


    I've already set up a monthly direct debit here:

    http://www.revenue.ie/

    ....


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    angel01
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    http://www.bluecross.ie/


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    Thoie
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    http://www.santastrikeforce.com/


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    keefg
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    bluto63 wrote: »
    But I don't know which one. Anyone got any suggestions?


    Three words.....


    LOCAL, LOCAL, LOCAL.

    With a bit of research you will find many worthy causes right on your doorstep rather than your donation disappearing into the admin cost of some global charity.


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    Feyy
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    http://www.cancer.ie/fundraising/ways_to_give.php

    http://doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/

    If everyone donated it would be a better world.


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    El Guapo!
    Registered Users Posts: 12,430 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    I wouldn't say no if you wanted to send me some cash??!!:o

    Failing that I'd go for www.cancer.ie/fundraising/waystogive.ie ;)


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    mobius42
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    The Alzheimer's Society.

    Two people in my family have suffered from this. It is one of the worst illnesses I've ever seen. Helping people suffering from this and investing money in research for a cure is money well spent.

    http://www.alzheimer.ie/

    pikachucheeks wrote: »
    The Make A Wish Foundation is a very decent charity.

    Via funding, it grants the wishes of children between the ages of three and eighteen, who are living with life-threatening illness.

    A friend of mine benefited from it a few years ago and it certainly changed her life.

    Didn't you hear? This had to close after that one kid wished for infinite wishes. http://www.theonion.com/content/video/child_bankrupts_make_a_wish_0


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    Splendour
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    mobius42 wrote: »



    Didn't you hear? This had to close after that one kid wished for infinite wishes. http://www.theonion.com/content/video/child_bankrupts_make_a_wish_0

    And if it's in the Onion News it must be true... :rolleyes:


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    phasers
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    Give to the DSPCA, their stables burned down recently and they get very little help financially.


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    #30
    bluto63
    Registered Users Posts: 2,228 ✭✭✭bluto63


    I ended up donating to the Irish Cancer Society. There were some great suggestions by you all, but that's the one I felt I should support. Might donate to another one soon though! So I'll keep them all in mind. Thanks for the answers :)


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    Random
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    The Alzheimer's Society.

    Two people in my family have suffered from this. It is one of the worst illnesses I've ever seen. Helping people suffering from this and investing money in research for a cure is money well spent.

    http://www.alzheimer.ie/






    (I'll get my coat)


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