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Help needed for this young lad.

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  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,420
    Hi again, spent a very humbling hour with Melissa, Billi her daughter and young TJ at our local radio station earlier today. Hearing first hand her day to day work load and yet how grateful she is for what you/we/I did for her knocked me sideways. Throughout the interview I couldn't make eye contact with her for fear of completely falling apart, the radio station is now also using its powers of persuasion to contact/influence people so hopefully we can still make some headway on this already fantastic figure of almost 2k, thanks again.
    Rayimage
  • Meltjxx
    Meltjxx Posts: 15
    Hi everyone I just wanted to say thank you again for everyone who has donated or sponsored valli for doing the upbeat walk on Saturday with her owner Ray Bates. You are all truly amazing xxxx
  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,223
    Missed this - what a great picture. Heartwarming.
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,729
    edited April 2018
    Just donated £25 - still seems a fair way to go.
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,729
    My brother has just donated £25.
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,420
    edited April 2018
    I just been told the Radio station has just been in touch to spec the chair needed by TJ and hopefully followed by a realistic quote. Someone on here is also helping in the same way and dealing with Melissa directly. Thanks @MuttleyCAFC
  • Meltjxx
    Meltjxx Posts: 15
    Wow wow wow....i have just caught up from all the comments and what Ray has said. I did wonder why he didn't look in my direction at the radio!!! I know why now. I have to admit I'm sobbing here reading everyone's kind words and we would love to come up and meet you all when we get his new wheels. I'll even get him a football shirt to match you all
  • Meltjxx
    Meltjxx Posts: 15
    Sorry Ray
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,729
    Maybe this thread could have a sticky put on it?
  • Northstandpieeater
    Northstandpieeater Posts: 730
    donation made good luck
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  • Meltjxx
    Meltjxx Posts: 15
    Well done Ray, Bailey and Valli for completing the 10mile walk.....so proud xxx
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,420
    Just a quick update on TJ.............
    Just been told, his new wheels have been ordered and Melissa is crying again. ;)
  • Redhenry
    Redhenry Posts: 5,359
    made a donation last week. Good to see its going well.
  • robinofottershaw
    robinofottershaw Posts: 1,921
    T_C_E said:

    Just a quick update on TJ.............
    Just been told, his new wheels have been ordered and Melissa is crying again. ;)

    Great news.

    Do you know how things are progressing on sourcing the bed TJ also needs?
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,420
    robinofottershaw said:

    T_C_E said:

    Just a quick update on TJ.............
    Just been told, his new wheels have been ordered and Melissa is crying again. ;)

    Great news.

    Do you know how things are progressing on sourcing the bed TJ also needs?
    I don't, the last update I had was someone/people from here were trying to help with grants (I believe) and the local radio station that got involved have utilised their resources and are trying to get grants. I have spoke to Melissa and she will bring the family to The Valley next season to meet and thank those that helped from here. Obviously with TJ's requirements it will take some organising but without you all he would be nowhere near getting a chair let alone what has been raised towards the bed so I know she wants to do it. :)
  • robinofottershaw
    robinofottershaw Posts: 1,921
    T_C_E said:

    robinofottershaw said:

    T_C_E said:

    Just a quick update on TJ.............
    Just been told, his new wheels have been ordered and Melissa is crying again. ;)

    Great news.

    Do you know how things are progressing on sourcing the bed TJ also needs?
    I don't, the last update I had was someone/people from here were trying to help with grants (I believe) and the local radio station that got involved have utilised their resources and are trying to get grants. I have spoke to Melissa and she will bring the family to The Valley next season to meet and thank those that helped from here. Obviously with TJ's requirements it will take some organising but without you all he would be nowhere near getting a chair let alone what has been raised towards the bed so I know she wants to do it. :)
    Thanks. Fingers crossed that some grant money sorts that out. Kudos for a brilliant job in highlighting Melissa's plight and getting her help.
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,420
    robinofottershaw said:

    T_C_E said:

    robinofottershaw said:

    T_C_E said:

    Just a quick update on TJ.............
    Just been told, his new wheels have been ordered and Melissa is crying again. ;)

    Great news.

    Do you know how things are progressing on sourcing the bed TJ also needs?
    I don't, the last update I had was someone/people from here were trying to help with grants (I believe) and the local radio station that got involved have utilised their resources and are trying to get grants. I have spoke to Melissa and she will bring the family to The Valley next season to meet and thank those that helped from here. Obviously with TJ's requirements it will take some organising but without you all he would be nowhere near getting a chair let alone what has been raised towards the bed so I know she wants to do it. :)
    Thanks. Fingers crossed that some grant money sorts that out. Kudos for a brilliant job in highlighting Melissa's plight and getting her help.
    Thanks, but I just came on here asking for help and advice on how we could point Melissa in the right direction. Then, Charlton fans took over. :)
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,344
    It's what the Lifers do. So many generous heroes on here.
  • masicat
    masicat Posts: 5,008
    Melissa emailed me tonight. I put her case forward to a charity called 52 Lives. She has been accepted and they are going to make her one of their lives. www.52-lives.org. Should make a real difference.
  • AdTheAddicK
    AdTheAddicK Posts: 3,379
    masicat said:

    Melissa emailed me tonight. I put her case forward to a charity called 52 Lives. She has been accepted and they are going to make her one of their lives. www.52-lives.org. Should make a real difference.

    Fantastic news
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  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,561
    masicat said:

    Melissa emailed me tonight. I put her case forward to a charity called 52 Lives. She has been accepted and they are going to make her one of their lives. www.52-lives.org. Should make a real difference.

    what a great charity, had never heard of them before. well done for getting them to help.
  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,223
    masicat said:

    Melissa emailed me tonight. I put her case forward to a charity called 52 Lives. She has been accepted and they are going to make her one of their lives. www.52-lives.org. Should make a real difference.

    Wow well done masicat. That is excellent.
  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,836
    Excellent. Very well done @masicat
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,729
    Great news. Well done.
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,825
    Brilliant work @masicat

    Well done squire
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,420
    She’ll start crying again :)
  • CharltonKerry
    CharltonKerry Posts: 2,960
    Brilliant news well done masicat and TCE.
  • robinofottershaw
    robinofottershaw Posts: 1,921
    Yes, excellent work @masicat.
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,420
    As an aside to this, it looks as though the radio station that sponsors my dogs has found another benefactor prepared to help in some way. Melissa is working so hard, everything from selling sweets to walking over the O2. A wonderful lady and true inspiration.
  • Big_Bad_World
    Big_Bad_World Posts: 5,859
    Only just seen this. Happy to make a donation and hope the little man gets everything he needs.

    To everyone that has gone above and beyond donating, you're an inspiration.

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