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FRED KEENOR BUCKET COLLECTION RAISES £1,158 – THANK YOU!

August 9, 2010

The bucket collection at the Sheffield United game raised £1,158. We wanted to thank everyone once again for their generosity.

While not as much was raised as at the Leicester Play-Off game, it should be pointed out, for example, that there were far fewer fans enjoying hospitality on Levels 3 and 4 and donations there were only one-third of the Leicester game.

In addition, we sold 63 Fred Keenor pin badges at the Trust stand, bringing in another £189. There are only a handful left so more have been ordered. Quite a few fans have also ordered badges by post.

We are also awaiting confirmation from Cardiff City of the exact money raised from the Deportivo La Coruna game – £1 was being donated from every ticket sold.

Just to remind everyone we have quite a few fundraisers coming up over the next couple of months including:

  • Messageboard football match on Sunday, August 22nd.
  • Special 10-inch miniature figurines will be on sale very shortly.
  • Ricky Tomlinson fundraiser at the Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday, September 16th which includes an auction and raffle.
  • City fan Matthew Bullock is running the Toronto marathon in October.

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FRED KEENOR BUCKET COLLECTION: REMINDER

August 6, 2010

Just a reminder that  a bucket collection in aid of the Fred Keenor Statue Fund Appeal will be held before Sunday’s season opener against Sheffield United.

Collectors for Bring a Pound to the Groundwill be at the ground from 11am until 10 minutes before kick-off (allowing the volunteers time to get to their seats before kick-off).

There’s still time to volunteer as a collector: Contact David Craig on d.craig43@ntlworld.com or call 029 2063 6637

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CHEF AIMS TO COOK UP CASH FOR FRED KEENOR APPEAL

August 6, 2010

Bluebirds fan Matthew Bullock is putting his best foot forward in aid of the Fred Keenor Statue Fund appeal – by running the Toronto marathon.
Matthew, 28, who is single and lives in Porthcawl, will take to the streets of the Canadian city in October, having previously run in Berlin.
Season-ticket holder Matthew, a chef at the Atlantic Hotel in Porthcawl, said: “I’ve decided to pledge my support to the Fred Keenor Appeal because I believe the club should honour one of its greats.
“Liverpool has done the same with Bill Shankly, Manchester United with Law, Best and Charlton, Middlesborough and Nottingham Forest with Brian Clough, so we should follow their examples.
“The fact that Fred was a Somme veteran just adds to the need for this tribute.” Last year Matthew raised more than £500 running the Berlin marathon for cancer research.
Matthew said that he had been a Bluebirds fan since August 1994 when he went to my first game with father Paul.
“It was a mid-week fixture at home to Wrexham. I recall it was 0-0, not a classic game but I was hooked by the atmosphere. It was great to watch the match under the floodlights as opposed to just watching it on TV.
“My favourite City player during my time as a fan is Graham Kavanagh. He always seemed so classy and composed on the ball and stood out, even alongside Willie Boland!!”
Matthew said that among his most memorable matches were the FA Cup run of 2008, the playoffs (maybe not so much the Blackpool game), the FA Cup clash with Leeds United, the 2-0 win over Birmingham a few years ago and the first game in the Cardiff City Stadium against Scunthorpe.
“I loved Ninian Park but it was essential that we moved on and a cracking result against Scunthorpe got things off to a great start.”
Pledge your support to Matthew by contacting him by email at matty_bullock@yahoo.co.uk .
Donations to the appeal fund can be made through the Co-operative Bank:
Account name: –   Fred Keenor Statue Fund or FKSF
Account no    65392368
Sort Code     08-92-99
Cheques can also be sent c/o CCST to PO Box 4254, Cardiff, CF14 8FD. Please add the words “Fred Keenor Appeal” on the top of the envelope.

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FRED KEENOR BADGES SET TO SELL OUT

August 4, 2010

The specially designed Fred Keenor pin badges, produced to raise funds for the statue appeal, are set to sell out this Sunday.

We’ve been delighted at the overwhelming response and have already placed another order for a significant number of  badges which are expected to arrive in the third week of August.  Apologies for those that may be disappointed in the meantime.

On Saturday the badges will be available at the Trust stand inside the stadium from around 11am and a limited number may also be available from the supporters’ club shop.

A very small number remain for postal orders. If you intend to order by post please check availability before sending your cheque or postal order by emailing Trust Press Officer Phillip Nifield on phillip.cattwg@btinternet.com. Badges cost £3 each plus £1 postage and packing. Cheques should be made out to the Fred Keenor Statue Fund or FKSF.

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