ssf and bumbleance ... UPDATED SEPT 2014!!

Frosty McSnowballs · 06-09-2013 05:27PM

Good job folks. Ya got to love this place sometimes.

Fair play

theGEM · 06-09-2013 05:30PM

DeVore wrote: »

The inside of the ambulance can be seen here. http://www.bumbleance.com/ambulance/
We donated the entertainment equipment (Playstation, iPads etc) and the decorations inside.

http://www.bumbleance.com/ambulance/

Why would PlayStation get an acknowledgment sticker on the ambulance if SSF paid for the equipment??

06-09-2013 05:31PM

theGEM wrote: »

Why would PlayStation get an acknowledgment sticker on the ambulance if SSF paid for the equipment??

For giving big discounts on equipment, like other suppliers have done?

Frosty McSnowballs · 06-09-2013 05:33PM

theGEM wrote: »

Why would PlayStation get an acknowledgment sticker on the ambulance if SSF paid for the equipment??

The kid can steer the ambulance with a Playstation controller.....I hope

Dj Grimreefer · 06-09-2013 05:37PM

DeVore wrote: »

if you look closely enough I think you will see a logo you recognise

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/98/270640.jpg

wow you got wheel nut torque logo on there, good job getting sponsership i heard they can be pretty tight

My name is URL · 06-09-2013 05:45PM

theGEM wrote: »

Why would PlayStation get an acknowledgment sticker on the ambulance if SSF paid for the equipment??

SSF aren't the only people supporting the charity. And PlayStation aren't necessarily the ones who supplied equipment.

Ken. · 06-09-2013 05:50PM

Lads, its a nice thing that's been done. Quit bitching about it and enjoy it for what it is.

Hope this isn't seen as back seat modding.

Tar.Aldarion · 06-09-2013 05:51PM

Awesome project.

bongo2 · 06-09-2013 05:59PM

Well done to all involved, it's a super idea. I heard the interview on Matt Cooper this evening and made a donation as soon as I got home

wyrn · 06-09-2013 06:44PM

That's fantastic!
Well done to everyone and a special thanks to Beasty for being totally awesome and generous. Your generosity made me donate a second time.

DeVore · 06-09-2013 06:46PM

Just for clarification, SSF/me are not directly involved with the project... its like any other project we support, we either buy the equipment/toys/books/whatever for the charity or we get them to use their own supply chain agreements and show us the receipts. So, in this case Saorise Foundation did the latter. We set a budget (about 3K) and they go and spend within that, getting as much value for money as they can.
I/We havent been "hands-on" with this project other than that it really struck me as the perfect project for SSF as it strikes right at the reason I do this. In terms of the Playstation, it was may well have been subsidised by someone (I cant actually see what you are referring to and I took a pic of it today and I dont see anything there either). Since we set an upper-limit amount , its quite possible the cost for the equipment and work exceeded that. (thats how I do it rather than saying "go spend and let us know how much")

By the way, dont ever feel you cant ask about where the money goes or how it goes or for more transparency. I'm quite happy to explain and there should always be openness about this charity. Equally, I dont want people to jump to defend it from requests for transparency. If I cant explain something, then something is wrong.

January · 06-09-2013 06:52PM

It may be the hormones but I'm actually welling up here watching that video on the bumbleance website... such a fantastic idea. Will make many kids journeys a little bit brighter and less scary.

Well done to all involved.

Lucyfur · 06-09-2013 08:15PM

This is amazing.

Hermione* · 06-09-2013 08:19PM

Awesome news is genuinely very awesome indeed.

Rabies · 06-09-2013 09:38PM

awesome

Zaph · 06-09-2013 10:01PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I only caught the tail end of the piece this morning on the radio but essentially it was about how regular ambulances have been used to transfer children to their nearest treatment hospital which for some is on the other side of the country. The kids would have to sit in what they described as a "fridge" for their entire journey and could become quite stressed and agitated. This will make their lives a little better and make their trips to hospital a much happier and even fun experience.

I've needed the services of an ambulance a few times more than I care for, and they are probably the most uncomfortable vehicles I've ever been a "passenger" in. They're cold, the suspension is awful so you can feel every little bump on the road and if you need one you're generally not in good shape to begin with without added discomfort. Anything that can improve the journey for kids can only be a good thing, so fair play to all involved.

Beasty · 06-09-2013 10:21PM

wyrn wrote: »

That's fantastic!
Well done to everyone and a special thanks to Beasty for being totally awesome and generous. Your generosity made me donate a second time.

... and the like of you made me do the same ...:D

tricky D · 06-09-2013 10:27PM

Sterling work as ever, Tom.

/chapeau, monsieur

beertons · 06-09-2013 10:27PM

DeVore wrote: »

The inside of the ambulance can be seen here. http://www.bumbleance.com/ambulance/
We donated the entertainment equipment (Playstation, iPads etc) and the decorations inside.

http://www.bumbleance.com/ambulance/

That's brilliant.

06-09-2013 10:35PM

This is incredible. Makes me happy to help Boards in as little as I do. Well done Tom.

Micky Dolenz · 07-09-2013 08:57AM

Well done everyone. It's great to see what efforts combined can do.

Daisies · 07-09-2013 02:59PM

This is amazing. Fair play to you Tom and the SSF team. So proud that my small donation (backed by Beasty TWICE) helped in a small way

Mickey H · 07-09-2013 03:37PM

Good job folks. Fair play to all. Well done.

angeldaisy · 07-09-2013 05:06PM

Fantastic news!!

Having had been in the unfortunate position of travelling with my sick child from Limerick to Dublin via traditional ambulance, I can vouch that its not a pleasant experience!! Thankfully he was asleep as this was before the new road was in place and I remember every bump of the old road:D

stoneill · 07-09-2013 05:29PM

whoopsadaisydoodles should have been in the photo opp with Miriam with the Boobulance.

Moonbeam · 07-09-2013 06:01PM

That is brilliant:) it is nice when you can see things making a difference.

Loopy · 07-09-2013 06:43PM

Great to think we all played a small part in this.

amen · 07-09-2013 08:18PM

nice job. Good to see the money going to a good cause.

Rabies · 07-09-2013 09:44PM

DeVore wrote: »

this is the project I couldnt talk about before.
Irelands first childrens ambulance was launched today called the Bumbleance. SSF paid for the fit out of the entertainment systems inside... so when you hear about it today on the news, be proud of AH...
Pic is attached and if you look closely enough I think you will see a logo you recognise

thanks whore

B.A._Baracus · 07-09-2013 10:17PM

Saw this on the news yesterday. That's really cool to hear that the SSF thing helped fund it.

Have to donate some money this christmas

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