*****Kicks for Kids Season Ticket Fundraiser 2019-20*****

[FranckSuzy]

For those who don't know, Leith Links was formed in 2013 to collect donations so Kicks for Kids season tickets (KfK STs) could be purchased and allocated to children's groups and clubs. Since then, £72,000 has been donated by our wonderful support and 912 KfK STs have been purchased meaning many more children - who wouldn't normally be able to go to games - have attended Easter Road and joined our family


It's now time for the upcoming season's fundraiser and if you would like to contribute - and no matter how small the donation is - it will be gratefully received. Payment can be made on a one-off basis by PayPal (leithlinks@live.co.uk), bank transfer, cheque or if you are able, by monthly Standing Order or Direct Debit. For example, £6.25 per month will purchase one Kicks for Kids season ticket outright but any amount is welcome.

Please PM me or email leithlinks@live.co.uk for more details and contributors can also nominate specific *groups who they think would benefit from tickets and Hibs will contact them.


There are many people I would like to thank for their support as this wonderful story would be nothing without our fans, including those who have donated already:

• All the fans who donate by either Direct Debit/Standing Order or make one-off payments (donations from 22 people equal £230 per month currently)
• St. Patrick's branch of the Hibernian Supporters Association
• Milton Mowbray branch of the Hibernian Supporters Association
• Watermans Legal

Also, to everyone who has provided assistance, financial backing or words of encouragement - I am extremely grateful. Thanks to everyone on hibs.net also for allowing the fundraisers, (plus these threads ) and for continually backing the cause y: GGTTH.



**************************So far, £2,935 has been donated which equals 39 tickets ***************************


After a meeting with Hibs last year, I was advised that there would be be a limit on the number of KfK STs that can be purchased and therefore, we are aiming for a maximum of 150 tickets. If additional funds are received, the donations could be used for next year's fundraiser/one-off match tickets or items from the Hibs shop but I will keep everyone updated of how near (or far!) we are from that number and take it from there.



*Thank you letters from the charities and groups who have previously received KfK tickets can be found here: https://leithlinks4kids.com/social-media/feedback/

[duffers]

Sorry to sabotage the thread, but I often wonder why hibs don’t do category B season tickets, which would entitle people to buy a season ticket in the south stand for all games with the exception of Hearts, The Rangers, and Celtic. This would mean that in the event that more than 150 KFK season tickets were sold, Cat B season tickets could be bought to get more kids along to Easter road which as a result would get more money into the club.

[FranckSuzy]

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Sorry to sabotage the thread, but I often wonder why hibs don’t do category B season tickets, which would entitle people to buy a season ticket in the south stand for all games with the exception of Hearts, The Rangers, and Celtic. This would mean that in the event that more than 150 KFK season tickets were sold, Cat B season tickets could be bought to get more kids along to Easter road which as a result would get more money into the club.

Completely agree and I suggested as much when the limit was set. Hopefully the decision can be revisited, what with the new owner now being in place

[Mikey]

I'm not sure where these seats are situated, but can some of the empty seats in the FF Lower be taken up by them?

[Billy Whizz]

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I'm not sure where these seats are situated, but can some of the empty seats in the FF Lower be taken up by them?

Think their now in the East, Mikey

[Mikey]

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Think their now in the East, Mikey

I think you're right, but sticking the kids in the kids section does make some sense

Particularly as they're going to have more activities in the FF Lower now.

[Monts]

How are the season tickets allocated? Do they go to the kids club and those kids who want a ticket for a certain game have access, or does the ticket belong to the individual kids?

[FranckSuzy]

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How are the season tickets allocated? Do they go to the kids club and those kids who want a ticket for a certain game have access, or does the ticket belong to the individual kids?

The tickets are allocated to children's clubs and groups then they decide who gets to go to the games. It could be the same child every time, if for instance there's no other Hibs/football fans there, but generally they are allocated on a rota basis

[FranckSuzy]

£250 donated since lunchtime 💚

[Iggy Pope]

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I think you're right, but sticking the kids in the kids section does make some sense

Particularly as they're going to have more activities in the FF Lower now.

And particularly as the club have emptied lots of regular OAPs out of the FF lower in the interest of making it exclusively a ‘family stand’.

[FranckSuzy]

Make that £700 now 👏💚

[FranckSuzy]

£775 💚

[FranckSuzy]

£1,275 😯💚

[Gmack7]

Great effort folks 👍

[FranckSuzy]

£1,400 now donated since Monday

[FranckSuzy]

£1,600 now donated 👏💚

[CMurdoch]

Bump

[FranckSuzy]

£1,700 now donated

[FranckSuzy]

66 Kicks for Kids STs will be purchased next week

[Ringothedog]

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66 Kicks for Kids STs will be purchased next week

Which part of the ground are they being purchased for?

[brog]

Suzy, your inbox is full. I've just donated & sent you a PM. Wonderful work!!!

[FranckSuzy]

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Suzy, your inbox is full. I've just donated & sent you a PM. Wonderful work!!!

Cleared now

Donation received - many thanks

[FranckSuzy]

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Which part of the ground are they being purchased for?

Waiting on Hibs confirming. It was previously the East but they could now be for the FF

[FranckSuzy]

- KfK STs purchased this afternoon

[Mikey]

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Waiting on Hibs confirming. It was previously the East but they could now be for the FF

Excellent. That would help fill the seats in that area and frees up East Stand seats for the big games.

[Blaster]

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- KfK STs purchased this afternoon

Was is FF lower?

[HibbyAndy]

Hibs class

[FranckSuzy]

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Was is FF lower?

No idea yet, sorry. I purchased the tickets and Hibs will allocate them

[brog]

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Cleared now

Donation received - many thanks

Thanks Suzy, very happy to have helped make it to 7 0!!!

[FranckSuzy]

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Thanks Suzy, very happy to have helped make it to 7 0!!!

Looking to purchase the majority of tickets before Saturday so any more for any more?