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Fundraiser for Men’s Aid Ireland for Boards members and others

iptba · 2021-03-22 16:04:22

https://www.idonate.ie/MensAidIrelandBoardsEtAl Background: There was a discussion on Boards.ie (https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=116658752) on this newspaper article https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/helpline-for-male-domestic-abuse-victims-struggles-to-cope-amid-pandemic-surge-1.4512995 . One…

22-03-2021 05:04PM

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iptba

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https://www.idonate.ie/MensAidIrelandBoardsEtAl

Background: There was a discussion on Boards.ie (https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=116658752) on this newspaper article

"Helpline for male domestic abuse victims struggles to cope amid pandemic surge: Calls to Men’s Aid Ireland are being missed amid 35% spike in level of demand"

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/helpline-for-male-domestic-abuse-victims-struggles-to-cope-amid-pandemic-surge-1.4512995 .

One poster posted:

"I’ve just donated €50, how many others will join me now?

Plenty on here that we should be able to raise a bit of money."

A second posted:

"I will donate 30.

I have also asked those in my house to as well. It's sad to think of people trying to get help and nobody answering the phone."

I thought a way that might increase the total raised was to have a specific fundraiser and to have a specific thread to highlight it. Please delete or move the posts back to that thread, if having a specific thread is not acceptable.

People can be anonymous, use their real name or a username.

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial fundraiser started by a single Boards user. I have no connection with this charity

Some people may also like to support one of the groups helping female victims. One list is here:
https://www.safeireland.ie/get-help/where-to-find-help/

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#2 22-03-2021 06:02PM

biko

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Good initiative, but is there a way to see that this is endorsed by Men’s Aid Ireland?

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#3 22-03-2021 06:13PM

iptba

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biko wrote: »

Good initiative, but is there a way to see that this is endorsed by Men’s Aid Ireland?

I haven't tried to get it endorsed by Men's Aid Ireland. I don't see the need, given it's a reputable fundraising site for which lots and lots of charities are registered, including Men's Aid Ireland.

If people don't feel comfortable, for some reason, they can donate directly here https://www.mensaid.ie/donate/

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I got this email when I donated:
Forwarded message
From: Men's Aid Ireland <hello@mensaid.ie>
Date: Mon, Mar 22, 2021 at 3:58 PM
Subject: Thank You for your donation.
To: <email address>

Hi Anon,
Men's Aid Ireland wish to thank you most sincerely for your generous donation. Your donation will support men and their families get through the difficult time and focus on a hopeful future.

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Here's a screenshot
https://imgur.com/a/d1OABY8

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#4 22-03-2021 06:16PM

Smee_Again

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No reason why you can't donate directly Biko>

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