*** RM Erskine Fund - Spend To The End

[govanblue 16,847]

Greetings Fellow Bears,

 

Normally around this time of the year, we'd be launching our Traditional RM Erskine Fund End of Season Top-up Fundraiser, to raise enough money to purchase our 10 Season Tickets for Erskine Veterans and Combat Stress for the next season.

But you may have noticed, things are slightly different this season.  

Firstly, since many of our Members will be seriously financially affected by the current situation, we don't want to be adding extra pressure on anyone at a time when they may need every penny for themselves.

So all proactive Fundraising has been cancelled with immediate effect, until further notice.  

However, our Veterans still need our support, now more than ever.  So if you feel that you are still able to spare a few pounds, then any donation to the Fund will always be greatly appreciated, but don't expect a customary shout-out, because any and all donations will be treated as anonymous.

 

And now to the good news.

Did I ever mention that the Fund had some cash reserves hidden away?  We've got about £2,000 which was reserved for next season's Season Tickets, but given the current circumstances, we've decided that the time to spend it is now.

To quote a current news article:

 

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Experts have warned that the virus has left many care home residents struggling to cope with the collapse of their social networks. 

Family visits and activities at the majority of homes have been suspended, with many residents also being isolated in their rooms as a precaution against the virus. 

Prof Adam Gordon, of the British Geriatrics Society, who specialises in how healthcare is delivered in care homes, said: "We have to remember a care home is a community so a resident might have social relationships with other residents, the staff and of course family visiting.

Overnight this routine has gone or is severely disrupted. 

So for people who have any sort of memory problem it is a really tough time right now, especially if they might not have much understanding of the wider world.

We know loneliness and social isolation can result in worse outcomes for older people and it is a real concern given how long the lockdown is likely to last.

 

So with that in mind, Erskine have increased their internal activities, such as afternoon concert parties and such like, which means they're now going through much more drinks and nibbles than usual.

So I asked them for a shopping list, and we're currently stocking up on:
Easter Eggs
Whisky
Whisky
Gin
Vodka
Rum
Sherry
Diet Irn Bru
Diet Fanta
Diet Lemonade
Wotsits
Quavers
Mars Bars
Dairy Milk
Cadbury's Buttons
etc etc.

And once we've accrued a sizeable mountain of stuff, we'll arrange to get it over to them.

We've also got some of those great Rangers Playing Cards to help the Veterans while away those long Summer evenings.

 

 

And not forgetting our very own Broxi Bravehound, who is currently working away helping his Veteran Companion get through the crisis too, so we'll send a cash donation to Bravehound for doggy treats for Broxi and his comrades.

 

I'll get some pics of the shopping at some point.

Sound good?

[govanblue 16,847]

Many thanks to an anonymous Bear for his or her donation. 

 

[Bears r us 30,769]

Sounds like a great idea. 

[Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,974]

Il fire some cash in when I get home. The home my gran is in has been able to let her face time video call, think a few of them including her has struggled with no visitors being allowed in to see them. Would they have the facility to do that?

[govanblue 16,847]

10 hours ago, Perth_Campsie_Ger said:

Il fire some cash in when I get home. The home my gran is in has been able to let her face time video call, think a few of them including her has struggled with no visitors being allowed in to see them. Would they have the facility to do that?

Yes they're making use of stuff like that where they can. 

 

[Bears r us 30,769]

Sent a wee donation G B. 

[govanblue 16,847]

1 hour ago, Bears r us said:

Sent a wee donation G B. 

Cheers mate. 

 

[govanblue 16,847]

Many thanks to an anonymous Bear for his or her donation.

 

[Bobby Hume 12,977]

Donation sent GB ...... difficult times for all but more so for our veterans at Erskine and relatives in care homes ...... thanks for the opportunity to help a wee bit to make their lives bearable during this crisis.

As usual .... keep up the unselfish good work mate.

🇬🇧

[Zetland 5,830]

Donation will be with you shortly, GB 

[Zetland 5,830]

[Junior Soprano 22,428]

Donation sent. 🇬🇧

[Wee Bud 141]

Donation sent.

[Courtyard Bear 41,357]

Donation sent over mate. 

They still need our help at this time more than ever. 

[govanblue 16,847]

On 12/04/2020 at 00:32, Perth_Campsie_Ger said:

Il fire some cash in when I get home.

 

On 12/04/2020 at 13:48, Bears r us said:

Sent a wee donation G B. 

 

On 12/04/2020 at 15:47, Bobby Hume said:

Donation sent GB ...... difficult times for all but more so for our veterans at Erskine and relatives in care homes ...... thanks for the opportunity to help a wee bit to make their lives bearable during this crisis.

As usual .... keep up the unselfish good work mate.

🇬🇧

 

On 12/04/2020 at 20:42, Zetland said:

Donation will be with you shortly, GB 

 

14 hours ago, Junior Soprano said:

Donation sent. 🇬🇧

 

11 hours ago, Wee Bud said:

Donation sent.

 

11 hours ago, Courtyard Bear said:

Donation sent over mate. 

They still need our help at this time more than ever. 

 

Many thanks to you all, and to the other Bears who have also donated. 

 

For now, we've spent about £165 on whisky, Rum, Vodka, Gin, Sherry,  Easter Eggs,  Wotsits and Quavers.  That's a start. 

[gazza27 15,281]

I'll donate the morra 

[Junior Soprano 22,428]

If there’s anything I can do GB, delivering etc give me a shout.

[govanblue 16,847]

Fundraising update:

Donations received (including proceeds from playing cards sale) - £690

Spent on whisky, rum, sherry, easter eggs and snacks: £337

So that means we can still afford to purchase a few more bottles of whisky.  👍

 

Many thanks to all the RM Erskine Fund Members who have donated. 

 

[govanblue 16,847]

 

Since the Bravehound dogs don't drink whisky,  we've sent them £300 to keep them going in dog biscuits for a while. 

[Heshootshescores 1,904]

Care homes must be a terrifying place to be right now,and I see casualties there now account for 1/3 of all COVID fatalities. Huge respect for the workers, and thoughts are with residents of all care homes, especially our Erskine hero's.