**TSB APPEAL** A sad story involving a fellow reefer and his child

[Aaron]

I discovered this story last night on another forum, It is very sad. A fellow reefer is selling up to raise money for his boy to have an operation so he can walk again hopefully. The guy needs 55k which is an immense amount of money, fingers crossed they make it. He's put his tank up on eBay.

Some people have donated already, majority of it on just giving so far has come from the reefing community. If you are interested in helping out the poor lad there's some links below. One of which is the just giving link to donate.

Cain's Dream to Walk - Home

christopher burns is fundraising for The Tree Of Hope Children's Charity

If it was me in this situation the tank would go straight away.

Raffle Donators and Prizes

Northfield's - 1 x Kent Bio Reef LED aquarium @ £349.99
1 x 26kg Kent Marine Reef Salt. @ £89.99
6 x Union Jack King British Mugs. @ priceless
1 x Kent Marine start up kit. @ £45.97
1 x £50 worth of SeaChem/Ocean Nutrition. Now @ £75.41 pushed the rep for a bit more.
1 x Skimm 1200 @ £269.99
1 x Newave 3000 @ £59.99
1 x Marine 20,000k Blue Eco Aqua LED Spotlight @ £224.99

Reefloat - ATU PRO

Crystal Clear Waters - Bubble Magus 100AT calcium reactor RRP £150.

Little Ocean - Frag rack, plugs and glue.

Simply Aquaria - Flipper cleaner.

Fishmans Frags - £50 SPS Frag pack, delivery included if needed. UK mainland only.

Ocean Gems - £50 livestock voucher.

iQuatics - 3 T5's of the winners choice with reflectors x3 (3 lots of this prize)

Fritz - DD Fluidised Reactor

Marine Aquatics - TBC

Livingreef aquatics - Hanna Alkalinity checker

Mail Order Corals - £25 voucher.

 

[Realist]

Donated. Come on peeps this is what its all about, helping others no matter how much you give please get behind this.

 

[Aaron]

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50+ reviews and 1 reply, looks like the kid really does have things stacked against him.

 

[Neil]

£10 done

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[Clearwater]

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Just seen this poor Kid, hope they raise enough money

 

[adamandlucy86]

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It sickens we as to why they even have to pay 55k for the operation ! it should be free. This country is in such a mess its unbelievable.

I hope they overcome this struggle.

 

[Clearwater]

Just seen this poor Kid, hope they raise enough money

PS Donated and put up on my facebook page

 

[PaulM]

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It sickens we as to why they even have to pay 55k for the operation ! it should be free. This country is in such a mess its unbelievable.

I hope they overcome this struggle.

As an employee of the NHS I can assure you the fact that this lad can only get this treatment abroad annoys most NHS employee's. The Op itself is nothing new but our wonderful coalition government will continue to strip the NHS to the bone and restrict such exclusive op's. When it all becomes unsustainable then the receiver is now called in as per London a few weeks ago. Some services around the country are already being quietly privatised.

£55k is not a big amount regarding the Op and aftercare. When we all end up going private your eye's will water at the medical insurance premiums charged.

 

[avangels]

Re: A sad story involving a fellow reefer and his child

It sickens we as to why they even have to pay 55k for the operation ! it should be free. This country is in such a mess its unbelievable.

I hope they overcome this struggle.

it's because he has to go to America it's the only place doing the operation

 

[Aaron]

Well done guys, even if people donate a pound its something. I'll donate more come pay day, wrong time of the week a week before lol

 

[adamandlucy86]

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As an employee of the NHS I can assure you the fact that this lad can only get this treatment abroad annoys most NHS employee's. The Op itself is nothing new but our wonderful coalition government will continue to strip the NHS to the bone and restrict such exclusive op's. When it all becomes unsustainable then the receiver is now called in as per London a few weeks ago. Some services around the country are already being quietly privatised.

£55k is not a big amount regarding the Op and aftercare. When we all end up going private your eye's will water at the medical insurance premiums charged.

i agree Paul, Its just a shame that we live in a world where not only do some families have to overcome problems like this but furthermore have to raise 55k in order to help their son to walk. It should be free, people shouldnt make profit from saving and sustaining lives, they should do it for the sakes of being a decent human being. Really upsets me that people are deprived from life saving treatment and medication purely becuase they can afford it.

 

[Elkaa]

I have this charity run next month if be happy to split the proceeds an donate to both

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[PaulM]

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I have this charity run next month if be happy to split the proceeds an donate to both

What's the run Ben ?

 

[Aaron]

I have this charity run next month if be happy to split the proceeds an donate to both

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That would be brilliant. A very kind gesture as well. Thank you.

 

[Elkaa]

What's the run Ben ?

York 10k again mate 2nd year (missed Leeds due to brothers wedding!)

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[Elkaa]

That would be brilliant. A very kind gesture as well. Thank you.

I'm happy to do it

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[PaulM]

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York 10k again mate 2nd year (missed Leeds due to brothers wedding!)

You're a brave man Ben

I'm happy to do it

You're a good man too

 

[Elkaa]

Every little helps so for a couple of hours on a Sunday to do my bit doesn't phase me in the slightest nor does it make me brave

Anyway I'll get something setup so I can get a few donations (if TSB admins/mods are ok with that?)

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[Wilson]

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I've donated, as Aaron says, even if it's just a couple of quid, then it will be a few pound closer to getting the money.

 

[Keyreef]

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Only 1 day left on the tank..............no bids yet :no2:

4ft full marine setup for charity | eBay

4 Foot tank.....come on, even delboy could make some money from this lol Maybe we should have a Salty Box breakdown thread and bid for it, break it down, donate profits to the fund?