The Last Leith Links/Kicks for Kids Season Ticket Fundraiser

Hi all

After nearly 10 years of fundraising, we've purchased 1,191 season tickets and raised £96,300. A fantastic achievement and testament to our wonderful support :not worth

From the start, I always hoped (and aimed) to raise £100,000 and now that this amount is within reach, I've decided that this year's fundraising campaign will be the last. There are various reasons for this: collecting direct debits has become more prohibitive, interest in the scheme has wained (we 'only' raised enough for 28 tickets last year) and for me personally, I really don't have the time anymore. It is only after a great deal of thought that I have come to this decision so please be assured that it has not been taken lightly.

I would like to thank everyone who has supported the fund over the years, whether it be with donations, items to auction, ideas suggested and just damn decent offers of help and support - it is much appreciated.

Now the practical stuff. Standing orders can only be controlled by the individual so I will have to leave the admin. of that to each person but direct debits are handled by an outside company so I will take care of that. Please be assured though that any funds received until the start of the season will be used to purchase season tickets for 23/24 and any funds held currently will also be added but then the bank account will be closed.

I sincerely hope that we have made a difference to some children's lives and helped to introduce them to our Club. From an idea that started as a 'Managers Fund', we've not done too bad, eh? :thumbsup:


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Susan

That's a fantastic amount raised. Well done to you and those who contributed over the years.

Is the club still running the Kicks for Kids scheme? Maybe people could donate direct to them instead of via LL. The club might accommodate monthly donations rather than a lump sum? Worth someone asking the question if they were keen.

What an effort Susan, can see your position entirely. A fans heroine, I've always appreciated your efforts and motivation[emoji106]

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Originally Posted by Jay

That's a fantastic amount raised. Well done to you and those who contributed over the years.

Is the club still running the Kicks for Kids scheme? Maybe people could donate directly to them instead of via LL. The club might accommodate monthly donations rather than a lump sum? Worth someone asking the question if they were keen.

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Thank you! Yes, the scheme is still running, and I am sure they'll be delighted to receive donations.

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Originally Posted by Bostonhibby

What an effort Susan, can see your position entirely. A fans heroine, I've always appreciated your efforts and motivation[emoji106]

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Thank you, K.

I've always appreciated your support over the years and especially considering the distance 👍

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Originally Posted by FranckSuzy

Thank you, K.

I've always appreciated your support over the years and especially considering the distance [emoji106]

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Never forgot you looked after our auntie[emoji172]

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Never forgot you looked after our auntie[emoji172]

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It was an honour 💚

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Originally Posted by Bostonhibby

What an effort Susan, can see your position entirely. A fans heroine, I've always appreciated your efforts and motivation[emoji106]

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I echo everything above! Wonderful effort Susan!

Thanks for all your efforts, Susan. I used to volunteer with one of the organisations that regularly got tickets, so I saw first hand how many young people you were helping. People who otherwise wouldn't have been able to afford to see our team live.

Hopefully the club or another fan can pick this up and continue it, as it's a great scheme.

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Originally Posted by Big_Franck

Thanks for all your efforts, Susan. I used to volunteer with one of the organisations that regularly got tickets, so I saw first hand how many young people you were helping. People who otherwise wouldn't have been able to afford to see our team live.

Hopefully the club or another fan can pick this up and continue it, as it's a great scheme.

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It is the clubs scheme. Leith Links bought into it. Anyone could donate directly to the scheme . Suzie collated money from those who perhaps couldn't donate the full cost of a ticket themselves and pooled it into a large number of tickets most years. It's called Kicks for Kids. Sue McLernon did an amazing job of running it and also finding organisations who used the tickets, I'm not sure who does it now.

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Originally Posted by FranckSuzy

Hi all

After nearly 10 years of fundraising, we've purchased 1,191 season tickets and raised £96,300. A fantastic achievement and testament to our wonderful support :not worth

From the start, I always hoped (and aimed) to raise £100,000 and now that this amount is within reach, I've decided that this year's fundraising campaign will be the last. There are various reasons for this: collecting direct debits has become more prohibitive, interest in the scheme has wained (we 'only' raised enough for 28 tickets last year) and for me personally, I really don't have the time anymore. It is only after a great deal of thought that I have come to this decision so please be assured that it has not been taken lightly.

I would like to thank everyone who has supported the fund over the years, whether it be with donations, items to auction, ideas suggested and just damn decent offers of help and support - it is much appreciated.

Now the practical stuff. Standing orders can only be controlled by the individual so I will have to leave the admin. of that to each person but direct debits are handled by an outside company so I will take care of that. Please be assured though that any funds received until the start of the season will be used to purchase season tickets for 23/24 and any funds held currently will also be added but then the bank account will be closed.

I sincerely hope that we have made a difference to some children's lives and helped to introduce them to our Club. From an idea that started as a 'Managers Fund', we've not done too bad, eh? :thumbsup:


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Susan

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wow 10 years! Incredible effort FrankSuzy. And impossible without your drive and organisation to get things done and make a real difference - bravo to you and the folks that bought in to your idea.

it’s easy to bump gums but the real heroes are those that an mobilise and get something done - this is no mean feat in any given year but for 10 - phenomenal. You’ve set a high bar.

Back then the only benchmark we had was club86 - now we have KFK.

Well deserved rest Suzie. The I itiative gas been fantastic. This post saves me asking. My standing order is about to be shut down because I'm changing banks. Happy to stop or a final one off to complete the season.

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Fantastic effort S!

Let's try again...without the ads and on a laptop this time :greengrin


"And now the end is here" :singing:


After 10 years, £97,520 raised and 1,191 season tickets bought, I'm hanging up my boots. Therefore, this year's fundraiser will run until the end of May as this will help me get the tickets bought in time for season 23-24 but also....I'm getting married in June so I might be rather busy :hyper Poor guy....:tee hee:


Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who has helped me/the fund along the way - it's been an absolute pleasure to encourage the next generation of fans along to Easter Road :not worth

IF you would like to donate (and it'll only take £2,480 for us to reach that magical figure of £100,000 :thumbsup:) it's [email protected] for PayPal or drop me a PM or email [email protected] for the bank details :aok:

I have enough donations to kick start this final fundraiser with 13 tickets so as Delia said, "let's be having you!" :flag:

"I did it my waaaayyyyy" :bandit: :cheers:

aww no! :confused:

sorry to hear this is the end, but many congratulations to you and best wishes for your Big Day and beyond

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Originally Posted by Pagan Hibernia

aww no! :confused:

sorry to hear this is the end, but many congratulations to you and best wishes for your Big Day and beyond

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Thank you very much! 💒

It's sad it's come to this but the appetite from the fans just isn't there anymore and unfortunately, I no longer have the time.

Anyway, for a fan-led initiative we've not done too badly! 👏💚

One last spin of the wheel Susan, I'll donate tomorrow.

Thanks once again for all you've done.

Hibs class.

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Donation sent. Well done for all your hard work and all the best for the future!

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Well done for all your hard work over the years. I had sent a donation.

Congratulations on your coming wedding. Very best wishes for a long and happy future together.

You are on of the best, Suzy.

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Originally Posted by Bostonhibby

One last spin of the wheel Susan, I'll donate tomorrow.

Thanks once again for all you've done.

Hibs class.

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Top man, K 👏 Thank you 💚

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Originally Posted by MartinfaePorty

Donation sent. Well done for all your hard work and all the best for the future!

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Received with thanks 👏

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Originally Posted by Seveno

Well done for all your hard work over the years. I had sent a donation.

Congratulations on your coming wedding. Very best wishes for a long and happy future together.

You are on of the best, Suzy.

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Thank you very much x 3! Only took till I was, cough, 21 to find my Prince so I feel very lucky! 😀👏💚

Thanks you for all your hard work Susan, congratulations for your forthcoming wedding, may you have many years of happiness together.

Is this the Kicks for Kids thing that I donate to every month, or something else?

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Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

Is this the Kicks for Kids thing that I donate to every month, or something else?

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Yes, D 👍 I will be closing the bank account, and cancelling my account with the direct debit firm, at the end of May.

Thanks for all your hard work Suzy, you will be greatly missed by all at the club. Hope you have a wonderful day when the time comes and a long and happy marriage, he’s a lucky guy ! :thumbsup: Xxx

Congratulations on the upcoming nuptials. Deserved rest after all your great work.

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Many thanks and good luck for the future Susan. Piggy bank raided for last time.:hibees

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Originally Posted by Sauerkraut

Many thanks and good luck for the future Susan. Piggy bank raided for last time.:hibees

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Received, thank you very much!💚

You have done a lot for the Hibs and others over the years Suzy, and your hard work has always been appreciated and admired.

Great to hear you are getting married in June and wish you all the best.

A wee birdie tells me your other half is a Hibby…so you won’t have to convert him😂


Honeymoon in Australia?