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Regarding your dedication and commitment, I'm sure that as far as most of us are concerned you bow to no-one.
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| Quote ="Adeybull"Regarding your dedication and commitment, I'm sure that as far as most of us are concerned you bow to no-one.'"
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Thankyou gentlemen . I suppose the ones making the negative comments really ain't worth listening to . I , and one or two of you , know what I have done , and that is all that matters .
The children should remain in the playground when the adults are talking outside it .
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After what you have done to help our club out I'm embarrassed to support the same club as anyone that would give you any abuse.
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Quote ="BaldRick"I honestly don't think it is a scam . But you are not the first to suggest it could be so . I assume that the money on
www.charitygiving.co.uk/james2odsal will go to it's intended destination regardless of what happens , but would it be refunded to donators by the foundation in the event that the walk does not take place ?£750 in online donations , and a very similar amount in what I assume are cash donations .
It has already been mentioned that Gill is a friend of Andy and James . On hearing that my lad had broken his leg when he got run over Andy suggested that Gill might be able to supply a wheelchair so Carl could join us as we passed through Leeds .
Involving Forty20 mag / T&A / Bulls / charitygiving etc is in my opinion way too elaborate for it to be a scam .
Just keeping fingers crossed that all is well and it is nothing too serious whatever the problem is .'"
Hi guys and especially BaldRick,
As many of you have said I do know James and Andy very well but as with you I've heard nothing at all for about 3 to 4 weeks now, we would have had no problem with lending you a chair for your son at all mate but the only place this has been asked is on here so it was on standby awaiting information from Andy, just sorry it was needed but as for the walk itself I think we can safely say it will not be going ahead.  It's getting too late in the day now for things to happen as they were going to sadly.
It would be good to hear from Andy here so he can let people know what is going on who have invested a lot of time and money to get ready for the walk, it could be illness it could be anything but by now people should have been told, there is no shame in saying it is too much but as I said at the start this was going to be a mammoth task and take a hell of a lot of planning, regular meetings with all involved as well as determination.
I do know that the Bulls have been getting support ready for the walk, they did go to see Andy and just wanted to make sure that the safety of the people walking was taken care off but even after sending an email to Andy to check on things this has not been responded to. The Bulls were planning to have some staff and players supporting the walk. They have not had anything funds wise, they have not organised it this was very much Andy's baby and they can't access any funds unless it is released by Andy but it may mean that the funds have to be given back with the walk not going ahead.
As someone else has said on this thread my concern was the timing, the pledge had been successful and so really I was not sure just what raising more money on that scale would accomplish other than it being a great feat of unity by RL fans but I've not been involved enough to really push that point of view. I had a couple of other concerns too which is why I didn't get as involved as I usually would, these were personal though and not related to Andy's ability to organise this or actually do it.
BaldRick - Please get in touch with Gareth Cook the Bulls Foundation Manager, I've PM'd his contact details if you don't have them, nobody can doubt your commitment mate or your enthusiasm and dedication and those giving you hassle are mindless morons, did they volunteer to do what you were going to do....I doubt it so you can hold your head high.
If I can help in anyway please just drop me a message on gjohnson0@hotmail.com or give me a ring on 01274 587330, I'm just sorry it's not better news |
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www.charitygiving.co.uk/james2odsal will go to it's intended destination regardless of what happens , but would it be refunded to donators by the foundation in the event that the walk does not take place ?£750 in online donations , and a very similar amount in what I assume are cash donations .
It has already been mentioned that Gill is a friend of Andy and James . On hearing that my lad had broken his leg when he got run over Andy suggested that Gill might be able to supply a wheelchair so Carl could join us as we passed through Leeds .
Involving Forty20 mag / T&A / Bulls / charitygiving etc is in my opinion way too elaborate for it to be a scam .
Just keeping fingers crossed that all is well and it is nothing too serious whatever the problem is .'"
Hi guys and especially BaldRick,
As many of you have said I do know James and Andy very well but as with you I've heard nothing at all for about 3 to 4 weeks now, we would have had no problem with lending you a chair for your son at all mate but the only place this has been asked is on here so it was on standby awaiting information from Andy, just sorry it was needed but as for the walk itself I think we can safely say it will not be going ahead. It's getting too late in the day now for things to happen as they were going to sadly.
It would be good to hear from Andy here so he can let people know what is going on who have invested a lot of time and money to get ready for the walk, it could be illness it could be anything but by now people should have been told, there is no shame in saying it is too much but as I said at the start this was going to be a mammoth task and take a hell of a lot of planning, regular meetings with all involved as well as determination.
I do know that the Bulls have been getting support ready for the walk, they did go to see Andy and just wanted to make sure that the safety of the people walking was taken care off but even after sending an email to Andy to check on things this has not been responded to. The Bulls were planning to have some staff and players supporting the walk. They have not had anything funds wise, they have not organised it this was very much Andy's baby and they can't access any funds unless it is released by Andy but it may mean that the funds have to be given back with the walk not going ahead.
As someone else has said on this thread my concern was the timing, the pledge had been successful and so really I was not sure just what raising more money on that scale would accomplish other than it being a great feat of unity by RL fans but I've not been involved enough to really push that point of view. I had a couple of other concerns too which is why I didn't get as involved as I usually would, these were personal though and not related to Andy's ability to organise this or actually do it.
BaldRick - Please get in touch with Gareth Cook the Bulls Foundation Manager, I've PM'd his contact details if you don't have them, nobody can doubt your commitment mate or your enthusiasm and dedication and those giving you hassle are mindless morons, did they volunteer to do what you were going to do....I doubt it so you can hold your head high.
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Hi. Gareth Cook has asked me to post this on behalf of the Foundation:-
Hi All,
I just wanted to post this on behalf of Bradford Bulls Foundation, the charitable trust for Bradford Bulls (110660icon_cool.gif.
Having read the posts on the blog I am just as shocked as everyone else about the James2odsal event proposed to start this Saturday!!
The event has been solely organised by Andy Olson, James Brother. He has been responsible for this programme from start to finish and the role of the Foundation was solely to facilitate the use of the charity giving site to transfer the money to the club. We also would have done some of the walking and had organised for mascots and even a player to be present too at certain parts of the walk.
Until yesterday I was still under the impression that this walk was still taking place and I have tried to contact Andy and James on several occasions without a response.
Regarding any fundraising, there has been money raised and nothing has been transferred into the Foundation as we do not control the charity giving page. I presume this has been arranged by Andy.
I am still unaware as to what is happening and would encourage Andy to get in touch ASAP!
Regarding BaldRick I think the effort you have put in has been outstanding and I really hope Andy can clarify what is going on so we all know what is happening, so that all your hard work and dedication isn’t wasted.
As a foundation, we have also pulled staff off other projects to support when required to help with the walk!
I personally visited Andy initially to discuss the idea and he knew that this would have to be organised as a separate by him to support the Pledge like so many others have done.
I hope this sheds a slight bit of light on the situation.
Andy, you need to get in touch ASAP.
Gareth Cook
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Just hope nothing bad has happened:/
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Sorry we still havent heard anything either..there must be a reason, im just hoping that they are both ok.
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One thing I would like to make clear before anyone starts throwing stones (as no doubt there will be some ) is that the Bradford Bulls were in no way responsible for organising the walk . The foundation (a seperate entity to the actual Bulls ) were merely supporting and advising as and when they were called upon . They were arranging things such as James' favourite player to call him on Monday ( his birthday) , for a present when he arrived at Odsal , and player involvement on the walk itself etc . If any stones are to be thrown then let them be cast at me , I have got a week with nothing more to do than pick them up and throw them back .
Big thanks to Mick Gledhill for helping out today .
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| Quote ="BaldRick"One thing I would like to make clear before anyone starts throwing stones (as no doubt there will be some ) is that the Bradford Bulls were in no way responsible for organising the walk . The foundation (a seperate entity to the actual Bulls ) were merely supporting and advising as and when they were called upon . They were arranging things such as James' favourite player to call him on Monday ( his birthday) , for a present when he arrived at Odsal , and player involvement on the walk itself etc . If any stones are to be thrown then let them be cast at me , I have got a week with nothing more to do than pick them up and throw them back .
Big thanks to Mick Gledhill for helping out today .'"
I dont think anyone has done anything wrong at all.. Im more concerned that they're ok. Everyone knows its not your fault & that you'd have done it if you could, its completely out of your hands  |
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First of all I like many others, I hope that andy and james are both ok!
Secondly. A massive round off applause goes to BaldRick for all his hard work and dedication towards this event....I for one hope at some point in the future that the Bulls publicly thank you for the dedication shown towards us as a club... I don't think many Rhino's fans would have done the same.
It's such a shame this has been called off, it would have been huge for everyone involved.
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| Quote ="bfdbull1979"First of all I like many others, I hope that andy and james are both ok!
Secondly. A massive round off applause goes to BaldRick for all his hard work and dedication towards this event....I for one hope at some point in the future that the Bulls publicly thank you for the dedication shown towards us as a club... I don't think many Rhino's fans would have done the same.
It's such a shame this has been called off, it would have been huge for everyone involved.'"
Stop it 
Thanks for that mate . I don't think many people would have been daft enough to volunteer regardless of what shirt they wear .
I promised the Yorkshire Kidney Research Foundation that I would do something for them as a thankyou for a favour they were going to do for me on the james2odsal walk . They have a coast to coast walk in July . All being well I will be doing that . Got the gear . May as well put it to good use .
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Some stuff earlier in the thread
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As far as I know if an event is cancelled The Dove Trust give each person the option of forwarding on their donation to the charity or taking a refund.
I assume this is no longer going ahead and in that event I would be happy to pass my refund directly to yourself to help cover a bit of the cost of the stuff you have bought.
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Thanks for the offer . But it was never about me . It was always about James . It cost me whatever it cost me , and I was , and am , prepared to write off the cost . You can (hopefully) choose wether to accept a refund or let it go as intended . Although I could do with it I certainly wouldn't accept it .
If it were possible that you could take a few miles off my aching feet though I would more than gladly let you .
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| Quote ="BaldRick"Thanks for the offer . But it was never about me . It was always about James . It cost me whatever it cost me , and I was , and am , prepared to write off the cost . You can (hopefully) choose wether to accept a refund or let it go as intended . Although I could do with it I certainly wouldn't accept it .
If it were possible that you could take a few miles off my aching feet though I would more than gladly let you .'"
Your a true gent mate  , just want to say I really admire you for what you've done here, you along with Ritz have done all you can and none of this is your fault although it is not fair your out of pocket to be honest.
All that's needed is for Andy to get in touch, release funds so that they can either be refunded to CC cards if possible and any funds that cannot be returned could be used to cover the costs paid out by BaldRick and Ritz and donated to a specialist Down's charity maybe.  |
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Im not bothered by what ive paid out gill and will use the boots etc in future anyway, just wish they would get in touch to make sure they are ok, no doubt my wife will give me chores to do in my time off booked as well.
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Same here re chores . Neighbours are loving me being at home . Cut grass in four gardens today and mended a fence . Wondering what tomorrow will bring .
Wish we had some news . Must hear something soon .
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James is ok . After a good few hours trawling the internet and lots of calls I was able to track him down .
I spoke to one of his carers . All I can say at the mo is that he is ok .
Hopefully have more info later .
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Right then .
James was advised by his doctor 'a few weeks ago' that he shouldn't take part in such a physically demanding challenge . At that point if there had been any training or practicing for the walk it ended .
That is the point at which we should have all been informed that the walk was off .
As things stood we were supposed to be appearing on the James Deighton radio show on the 6th May . JD himself has confirmed that he was expecting us , and fortunately for him he had other guests to fill in the gap .
There was also the FORTY/20 magazine ( available in all good newsagents 13th of the month ) . They should have been contacted . There was plenty of time prior to them going to press to pull the story . They could have used that near enough full page for something else .
There were a lot of people arranging things , and they were allowed to continue wasting their time and money on a project that was just not happening .
That is as much as I know so far .
Now we need to try and sort the refunds out , then we can move on and put it down to experience .
Just need Andy to come on and tidy things up .
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| It is looking highly probable that the boots , and other equipment I bought , are going to be of some use after all . It is looking like mid-August I will be doing the Wainwright coast-to-coast walk for Yorkshire Kidney Research . Just sorting out a few details before making a final decision . Should I get the ok to go ahead then I will have to play catch-up because walking partner will be setting off a over a week before me as she ain't well and can only manage 10 miles a day . She will be in B&B every night while I will be roughing it in a tent and trying to make up the 120 or so miles head-start she gets . Hopefully walking together on the final two days .
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Rick do you have a just giving page for that? I am sure a few on here would like to support you after your attempts to help our club.
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| I ain't 100% yet that I am doing it yet , but it is already arranged for the other walker ( I think she is a Bradford lass ) on the Yorkshire Kidney Research Fund website . The secretary of the YKRF was going to sort out a birthday cake for James . I promised to do something to help YKRF in return for that favour . They have asked me if I want to join in this walk .
I am checking the logistics at the mo . Got permission from the better half . Just trying to figure out if it is do-able on my own with no back-up , and when/where I would catch up . This would be a proper challenge . Need a day on google to sort things .
Wondering how much it would have cost me to just buy a cake 
*EDIT* Kate is a teacher of at Knowleswood Primary School in Holmewood, Bradford .
Definitely one of yours . Why does everything I do recently have a Bradford link ?
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Somebody did mention getting me a couple of tickets to a Bulls game . Might have to accept the offer and stand with the fat-dogs . Now that would be interesting having seen the reception Mick got last time I spotted him in the SouthStand . I actually dragged a couple of lads back that were heading his way .
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It's getting too late in the day now for things to happen as they were going to sadly.
, just want to say I really admire you for what you've done here, you along with Ritz have done all you can and none of this is your fault although it is not fair your out of pocket to be honest.
