Popular Post KingKirk 25,863 Posted October 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 I must admit my emotions are all over the place only a few days ago he was posting in the mind matters forum giving out support all whilst suffering really badly himself. Struggling to find the words to do that justice. If only he could see this thread Fly high ben💙 mearns loyal, B1872, BookWorm and 12 others 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post arthurromeo 86 Posted October 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 Hi, I don't know much about football, and I know even less about forums, this is the first one I've been on. I worked with Ben for the last few years and have ended up here following some of the comments from the just giving. I have cried reading all the words of support and love on this thread and the fundraiser and wanted to say thank you for putting it together. It's done so much to bring people together in this time of need and its a great suggestion to arrange something at ibrox & donate to several charities. Ben always talked about this forum but downplayed his role significantly. I can see what a beautiful community this is. I just wish Ben were here to see how loved, cared for and well thought of he was, and that this too shall pass. sRcFoCt, stuart1994, SeparateEntityMyArse and 64 others 67 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ForeverAndEver 72,263 Posted October 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 Fundraiser’s hit 7k. ayrshireranger, Bears r us, LaudrupsPatrickBoots and 14 others 17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluekev 44,727 Posted October 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 10 minutes ago, ForeverAndEver said: Fundraiser’s hit 7k. That’s a phenomenal effort. It just shows how loved and respected he was. Negri's lovechild, JackAlex93, BridgeIsBlue and 8 others 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascadeshrimp 1,488 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Amazing the amount of money raised so far, great effort by all Truly the greatest supporters on the face of planet Earth well done everyone and a special thank you and well done to @psb07158 , hats off to you sir LaudrupsPatrickBoots, Bobby Hume, DiamondBear and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post toolongawake 1,215 Posted October 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 Won't be able to donate until Tuesday but damn, £7k, thats incredible. Bluekev, RFC55, ayrshireranger and 7 others 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 16BlueSherbert90 19,292 Posted October 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 Think we should just raise the fund to £10K. Even if we don't hit that mark. It really is a wonderful effort from everyone. This will really go a long way and start a journey towards something Ben would have been very proud to be part of. Bears r us, Bobby Hume, DiamondBear and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sRcFoCt 7,864 Posted October 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 @psb07158 well done for doing the fundraising. Also it puts a lump in your throat reading the comments of people who haven't met Ben but yet felt they knew him because of this forum. ElBufalo20, RangersMedia, Raisetheroofe and 7 others 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Siam69 27,388 Posted October 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 @psb07158 has been an absolute star from the first post on this thread. Handled the tragic situation with such dignity at all times. An absolute credit, and I'm sure if Ben was able to comment, he'd agree. murzo, Blue Rino, Rangers_no1 and 25 others 28 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ElBufalo20 7,994 Posted October 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 59 minutes ago, sRcFoCt said: @psb07158 well done for doing the fundraising. Also it puts a lump in your throat reading the comments of people who haven't met Ben but yet felt they knew him because of this forum. Obviously everyone donating is brilliant but seeing quite a lot of £4/5 donations really put a smile on my face. The fact that people can’t necessarily afford too much but just want to contribute something is really inspiring. He was obviously well loved and hope all these contributions can give his family the tiniest amount of comfort that he was very well thought of. smartypants, Roy Hobbs, 16BlueSherbert90 and 14 others 17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Blue Nosed Babe 21,046 Posted October 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 Moved by all the love at a time like this. Bears r us, sRcFoCt, 16BlueSherbert90 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simplythebest 11,453 Posted October 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 Some will remember it being mentioned a few times that we went to the same school with Ben the year above Absolutely stunned Bears r us, Bobby Hume, Blue Nosed Babe and 6 others 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ayro 3,188 Posted October 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2023 The amount of money raised is phenomenal but the number of people to donate is over 400 now, that shows you how good a guy he was to have impacted so many. geneva_ger, Bluekev, Bobby Hume and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkylineBlue 24,507 Posted October 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2023 I nipped on to donate this morning and by the time it had processed a few other people had also donated to break the 8 grand mark. Raisetheroofe, Bobby Hume, RangersMedia and 12 others 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geneva_ger 9,501 Posted October 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2023 What a target and what an achievement by all who contributed and will no doubt continue to contribute. The sad news about Ben has clearly affected so many folk and must give some comfort to his family and friends. This tragic occasion has made us all talk about mental health and I sat down with my son yesterday (similar age to Ben) and we had a good chat about it. We both committed to talking with his other brothers and ensure that there will be no subject we won't discuss as a family. Talking is step #1 Raisetheroofe, Rmc54, scottyscott1963 and 27 others 30 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemac 5,107 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 nearly £8,300 - worth a thread bump! RangersMedia, Bobby Hume and sRcFoCt 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Darth Bear 15,313 Posted October 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2023 It really is something that so many people have obviously felt his loss in some way. RangersMedia, sRcFoCt, Bears r us and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 16BlueSherbert90 19,292 Posted October 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2023 RangersRadio has mentioned the fundraiser on their station last night and tonight. I asked them yesterday but haven't been able to mention it here due to working. Top guys. If anyone listens to the show on here, please pass on my appreciation. I could only ask through their Twitter DMs briefly. mearns loyal, ForeverAndEver, Bobby Hume and 9 others 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geneva_ger 9,501 Posted October 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2023 We're at 97% of the new target, roll on pay day Badger, ForeverAndEver, ayrshireranger and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post the goal machine 7,824 Posted October 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2023 Donated when I got paid. Rest easy, Ben. We all love you to bits RFC55, Bluekev, stevieblueblood and 8 others 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Creampuff 22,628 Posted October 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2023 Now over nine thousand pounds. Incredible really. Darth Bear, smartypants, Bluekev and 15 others 18 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stevemac 5,107 Posted October 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Creampuff said: Now over nine thousand pounds. Incredible really. Let's go for 10 Bobby Hume, 16BlueSherbert90, LaudrupsPatrickBoots and 6 others 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ger4life_1872 29,876 Posted October 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2023 This is properly unbelievable the amount raised but more than that the comments , it probably wont be much of a comfort just now but in time im sure this will mean so much to his friends n family Bobby Hume, Rangers_no1, 16BlueSherbert90 and 10 others 13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post born a blue nose 91,217 Posted October 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2023 There absolutely must be an annual thing done for Ben. As a site, and a person, he should ever be forgotten Darth Bear, Sparkle, 16BlueSherbert90 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,313 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 14 minutes ago, born a blue nose said: There absolutely must be an annual thing done for Ben. As a site, and a person, he should ever be forgotten I'm sure we could organise some sort of fundraiser for a memorial every year no problem. Maybe some suggestions from those running our Erskine stuff on how to set it up? 16BlueSherbert90, RangersMedia, Bobby Hume and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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