Leith Links/Kicks for Kids/Dnipro Kids

[FranckSuzy]

Hi all

I am sure I'm not alone in feeling helpless whilst watching the current situation in Ukraine unfold. Because of that, and having seen the incredible work Stevie Carr and Dnipro Kids are undertaking, I was hoping our supporters (there are currently 18 who contribute monthly) would support my proposal to donate our current, accrued funds to purchase match tickets for the children who will - hopefully - be arriving in Scotland very soon.

I know it was not the premise that Leith Links was set-up for however, I can think of no better way to demonstrate our founding fathers' ethos for the Club than welcoming refugees to Easter Road.

This will, obviously, impact on the number of tickets we will be able to fund next season but there are no guarantees Kicks for Kids tickets will even exist (and with Sue McLernon gone..) so I feel it's a legitimate use of the funds.

I hope you all agree but please advise if you have any objections :aok: I will also contact the 18 people by email, in case they don't see this.

Many thanks

Susan
Treasurer

PS I have still to contact Stevie Carr et al to see if this would be welcomed but I just wanted to gauge opinion first.

[Percy Vere]

Hi Susan
I’m sure you are going to get an overwhelming yes to this idea.
Be fantastic to see these kids at Hibs games.
Great work 👍

[hibee1875]

Hi Susan,

Is there a way we can donate one offs to support the purchase of these tickets?

[oconnors_strip]

Totally agree with this, and I would volunteer to help on the day with the kids if necessary.

[FranckSuzy]

Hi Susan,

Is there a way we can donate one offs to support the purchase of these tickets?

Thank you for the offer and I will let you know as soon as I hear back from Dnipro Kids :aok: :not worth

[Daniel 1875]

An excellent idea and please share details of how to donate if/when it gets the go ahead.

If I can help in any way in the build up or on the day please let me know.

[Jonnyboy]

Count me in, Susan 👍

[Leithenhibby]

Fantastic work as always, FS.

Count me in for sure...

Glory Glory

[FranckSuzy]

Count me in, Susan 👍

That's saved me an email :greengrin Seriously though, thank you :not worth

[O'Rourke3]

Hi Susan. I think this is an excellent suggestion. No issues from me.

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[Ronniekirk]

Count me in


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[Hibby70]

Surely the club will just give them tickets free of charge?

[FranckSuzy]

Surely the club will just give them tickets free of charge?

I would certainly hope so but just in case they don't, I thought I'd put the feelers out :aok:

[StevieC]

Hi all

I am sure I'm not alone in feeling helpless whilst watching the current situation in Ukraine unfold. Because of that, and having seen the incredible work Stevie Carr and Dnipro Kids are undertaking, I was hoping our supporters (there are currently 18 who contribute monthly) would support my proposal to donate our current, accrued funds to purchase match tickets for the children who will - hopefully - be arriving in Scotland very soon.

I know it was not the premise that Leith Links was set-up for however, I can think of no better way to demonstrate our founding fathers' ethos for the Club than welcoming refugees to Easter Road.

This will, obviously, impact on the number of tickets we will be able to fund next season but there are no guarantees Kicks for Kids tickets will even exist (and with Sue McLernon gone..) so I feel it's a legitimate use of the funds.

I hope you all agree but please advise if you have any objections :aok: I will also contact the 18 people by email, in case they don't see this.

Many thanks

Susan
Treasurer

PS I have still to contact Stevie Carr et al to see if this would be welcomed but I just wanted to gauge opinion first.

A lovely idea .. but .. I’m pretty sure that the club will personally invite them to a game .. so .. could I maybe suggest a supporter led event/dinner/excursion or similar in the Leith area instead?

[FranckSuzy]

A lovely idea .. but .. I’m pretty sure that the club will personally invite them to a game .. so .. could I maybe suggest a supporter led event/dinner/excursion or similar in the Leith area instead?

Sounds great, Stevie 👍 Thanks for getting back to me as I'm sure you're rather busy just now! Will catch up with you when you have a minute to discuss it.

[Fergos]

Thank you for the offer and I will let you know as soon as I hear back from Dnipro Kids :aok: :not worth

Hi FS,

Great idea. Let me know if there is a one off way I can help / contribute also please.

Best of luck.

GG.

[Ardenttwo]

Hi all

I am sure I'm not alone in feeling helpless whilst watching the current situation in Ukraine unfold. Because of that, and having seen the incredible work Stevie Carr and Dnipro Kids are undertaking, I was hoping our supporters (there are currently 18 who contribute monthly) would support my proposal to donate our current, accrued funds to purchase match tickets for the children who will - hopefully - be arriving in Scotland very soon.

I know it was not the premise that Leith Links was set-up for however, I can think of no better way to demonstrate our founding fathers' ethos for the Club than welcoming refugees to Easter Road.

This will, obviously, impact on the number of tickets we will be able to fund next season but there are no guarantees Kicks for Kids tickets will even exist (and with Sue McLernon gone..) so I feel it's a legitimate use of the funds.

I hope you all agree but please advise if you have any objections :aok: I will also contact the 18 people by email, in case they don't see this.

Many thanks

Susan
Treasurer

PS I have still to contact Stevie Carr et al to see if this would be welcomed but I just wanted to gauge opinion first.

Great idea Susan. Please let us know how we can help/contribute to this As we feel so helpless in this terrible situation these kids find themselves in through no fault of their own.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Hi all

I am sure I'm not alone in feeling helpless whilst watching the current situation in Ukraine unfold. Because of that, and having seen the incredible work Stevie Carr and Dnipro Kids are undertaking, I was hoping our supporters (there are currently 18 who contribute monthly) would support my proposal to donate our current, accrued funds to purchase match tickets for the children who will - hopefully - be arriving in Scotland very soon.

I know it was not the premise that Leith Links was set-up for however, I can think of no better way to demonstrate our founding fathers' ethos for the Club than welcoming refugees to Easter Road.

This will, obviously, impact on the number of tickets we will be able to fund next season but there are no guarantees Kicks for Kids tickets will even exist (and with Sue McLernon gone..) so I feel it's a legitimate use of the funds.

I hope you all agree but please advise if you have any objections :aok: I will also contact the 18 people by email, in case they don't see this.

Many thanks

Susan
Treasurer

PS I have still to contact Stevie Carr et al to see if this would be welcomed but I just wanted to gauge opinion first.

Hi Susan,
I am more than happy for you to decide the best way to spend my monthly contribution, I will see if I can up my payment to help you do more but things are getting tight for me at the moment (my reference is KFK-V Scott).
PS I am putting this on here as I do not think you have a contact email for me.

[Gmack7]

Absolutely yes 👍

[FranckSuzy]

Thanks for all of the encouraging replies so far. I have received a few offers of help to organise a day out/treat for the children and will wait on Stevie Carr/Dnipro Kids advising what will work best before proceeding.

Will update the thread as soon as I hear back but appreciate the support from everyone 👍

[pacorosssco]

Would like to donate monthly and give time where can. Is there a website contact number please.

[FranckSuzy]

Would like to donate monthly and give time where can. Is there a website contact number please.

Thanks very much for the offer. Things are a bit up in the air just now re KfK STs, as there's no information about next season availability, but I will let you know when I hear 👌

[FranckSuzy]

Following on from my post about organising a treat for the Ukrainian children Stevie Carr and Dnipro Kids rescued, Stevie has confirmed that a day out taking in Ryze (the owner will provide the session free of charge 👏), then on to East Links at Dunbar and finishing with a meal at a pizza place would be the preferred choices.

I am therefore going to start fundraising to give these kids a fantastic day out and if anyone would like to contribute then please send it via PayPal - [email protected] - putting Dnipro or Kids as the reference, please 🙏🤞👍 If anyone would prefer to send a donation via bank transfer, please just let me know and I'll send you the account details.

Yet again, the response from our fans has been absolutely amazing and thank you to all who have offered help, ideas and donations so far - Hibs class indeed 💚💛💙

Edit: £70 raised 👏

[oconnors_strip]

Following on from my post about organising a treat for the Ukrainian children Stevie Carr and Dnipro Kids rescued, Stevie has confirmed that a day out taking in Ryze (the owner will provide the session free of charge 👏), then on to East Links at Dunbar and finishing with a meal at a pizza place would be the preferred choices.

I am therefore going to start fundraising to give these kids a fantastic day out and if anyone would like to contribute then please send it via PayPal - [email protected] - putting Dnipro or Kids as the reference, please 🙏🤞👍 If anyone would prefer to send a donation via bank transfer, please just let me know and I'll send you the account details.

Yet again, the response from our fans has been absolutely amazing and thank you to all who have offered help, ideas and donations so far - Hibs class indeed 💚💛💙

This day our planned for them sounds great fun! Money sent 👍🏻

[FranckSuzy]

This day our planned for them sounds great fun! Money sent 👍🏻

Received, thanks N!

[Ardenttwo]

Following on from my post about organising a treat for the Ukrainian children Stevie Carr and Dnipro Kids rescued, Stevie has confirmed that a day out taking in Ryze (the owner will provide the session free of charge 👏), then on to East Links at Dunbar and finishing with a meal at a pizza place would be the preferred choices.

I am therefore going to start fundraising to give these kids a fantastic day out and if anyone would like to contribute then please send it via PayPal - [email protected] - putting Dnipro or Kids as the reference, please 🙏🤞👍 If anyone would prefer to send a donation via bank transfer, please just let me know and I'll send you the account details.

Yet again, the response from our fans has been absolutely amazing and thank you to all who have offered help, ideas and donations so far - Hibs class indeed 💚💛💙

Edit: £70 raised 👏

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[FranckSuzy]

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Thank you so much 👏

So far, that's the Ryze trampoline sessions free of charge AND a kind Hibby has offered to pay for all the pizzas 😱💚💛💙

£360 raised already 😱

[Billy Whizz]

Thank you so much 👏

So far, that's the Ryze trampoline sessions fee of charge AND a kind Hibby has offered to pay for all the pizzas 😱💚💛💙

£360 raised already 😱

Small donation made

[FranckSuzy]

Small donation made

Thank you very much. That's over £600 raised now in just a a few hours. Wonderful stuff 👏💚💛💙

[Ronniekirk]

Just sent £20 20 p ( don’t ask ) but forgot to put Dnipro on it


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[FranckSuzy]

Just sent £20 20 p ( don’t ask ) but forgot to put Dnipro on it


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Received Ronnie, thank you!

[FranckSuzy]

That's £810 now donated 👏💛💙

[FranckSuzy]

£980 now raised :not worth

Many thanks also to EH who donated £180 :applause: Sorry, I don't have your email address or I would have messaged you personally :aok:

[FranckSuzy]

£1,400 now donated! Thank you everyone 👏 💛 💙

[Ronniekirk]

£1,400 now donated! Thank you everyone [emoji122] [emoji169] [emoji170]

Great effort Good work


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[iwasthere1972]

Following on from my post about organising a treat for the Ukrainian children Stevie Carr and Dnipro Kids rescued, Stevie has confirmed that a day out taking in Ryze (the owner will provide the session free of charge 👏), then on to East Links at Dunbar and finishing with a meal at a pizza place would be the preferred choices.

I am therefore going to start fundraising to give these kids a fantastic day out and if anyone would like to contribute then please send it via PayPal - [email protected] - putting Dnipro or Kids as the reference, please 🙏🤞👍 If anyone would prefer to send a donation via bank transfer, please just let me know and I'll send you the account details.

Yet again, the response from our fans has been absolutely amazing and thank you to all who have offered help, ideas and donations so far - Hibs class indeed 💚💛💙

Edit: £70 raised 👏

I would like to donate £200 via a bank transfer if you could let me have the details. A great cause..

Robert

[FranckSuzy]

I would like to donate £200 via a bank transfer if you could let me have the details. A great cause..

Robert

Thank you so much! 👏 I will PM you now 👍

[iwasthere1972]

Thank you so much! 👏 I will PM you now 👍


Hi.

Transfer made. Have sent you a message.

Hope the kids have a great day.

[FranckSuzy]

Hi.

Transfer made. Have sent you a message.

Hope the kids have a great day.

Received! Thank you very much 👏💛💙

[FranckSuzy]

£1,700 now raised 👏 💛 💙

[EdinMike]

£1,700 now raised 👏 💛 💙

Wow ! The kids are definitely going to have a great day(s) out ! And a lot of pizza !

[FranckSuzy]

Wow ! The kids are definitely going to have a great day(s) out ! And a lot of pizza !


Absolutely! 😃 In fact, make that £1,800 raised now 👏💛💙

[andrew70]

Where are they going for Pizza? There’s two good places in Dunbar if still going to East Links. Highly recommend Umbertos on the Main Street but there’s also Hectors, a different but good vibe in there and might be more aesthetically appealing.

Well done on doing all this.

[FranckSuzy]

Where are they going for Pizza? There’s two good places in Dunbar if still going to East Links. Highly recommend Umbertos on the Main Street but there’s also Hectors, a different but good vibe in there and might be more aesthetically appealing.

Well done on doing all this.

Vittorias are going to look after them. Thanks for the suggestions though👍 👏💛💙

[FranckSuzy]

£1,900 now raised for the Ukrainian children 👏 I have messaged Stevie Carr to see how best to get it to them and will update everyone when I hear back 💛💙

[FranckSuzy]

OK...make that over £2,250 now! 😱 👏

[EdinMike]

Not that I want to monetise what’s going on, however is there any way to document this day out ? And edit what’s looking like a great day out for these kids ?

[FranckSuzy]

Not that I want to monetise what’s going on, however is there any way to document this day out ? And edit what’s looking like a great day out for these kids ?

Of course 👍 I'm just waiting on Stevie Carr getting back to me but I *think* it's going to be pizza at Vittorias, then a visit to East Links Farm then trampolining at Ryze, obviously with transport provided 👏

[Bishop Hibee]

Fantastic piece on the Dnipro Kids charity just finished on BBC Football Focus. Can’t praise Stevie Carr and all the team enough. Would bring a tear to a glass eye and makes me prouder than ever to be a Hibee.

[FranckSuzy]

Sorry for the lack of updates regarding the Ukrainian children recently. Plans are coming along nicely for their day out though and I'll keep everyone informed as soon as it's all confirmed 👍💛💙

[andrew70]

Does anyone know if they need any clothes donated.

I have female kids clothes, adult clothes both male and female.

[FranckSuzy]

Does anyone know if they need any clothes donated.

I have female kids clothes, adult clothes both male and female.

Sorry, just saw this. Not sure I'm afraid but I can ask for you? 👍

[FranckSuzy]

I should have some news soon about the day out for Dnipro Kids and I'll update everyone when I get the details. Thanks again to everyone who donated 👍💛💙

[FranckSuzy]

Hi all

Apologies for the delay in updating you re the children's day out but it has been arranged for this Sunday at East Links Family Park.

I will now transfer the money raised to Dnioro Kids and if there's anything left over, I'm sure they'll put it to good use 👏

[StevieC]

And if anyone is at East Links on Sunday get your Hibs tops on and please come up and introduce yourselves. It’s good for the kids to see the ordinary supporters that have kept the charity going for so long

[StevieC]

A huge thank you to everyone involved with the fundraising .. the kids had a fantastic day out at East Links Family Park today.

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[JimBHibees]

A huge thank you to everyone involved with the fundraising .. the kids had a fantastic day out at East Links Family Park today.

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Brilliant always loved taking my kids there when young. :thumbsup: