Goldeneye cells charity sale

minigeff

Hi there guys.

As you've probably noticed, my presence on Ajb has been somewhat lacking, sorry about that but I've been having to deal with a lot of home issues recently, but hopefully the light at the end of the tunnel will get switched on sometime soon.

I'm really here to grovel for your assistance.

To explain a little, my sister is taking part in a 'Race for Life' event next month. For those who don't know, Race for Life is a charity running event in support of Cancer Research UK and it's a female only event for women to show their support for the cause.

10 years ago now, my sister and I lost our dad to bowel cancer. It turned our lives upside down and I lost my idol, best friend and dad in one foul swoop. It's something that effects me greatly even now. One aspect many people overlook is it's not just the event of loosing a loved one, but the knock on effects it has. Every lump, bump, pain and ache makes you assume the worst. I constantly worry about what would happen to my family if the same happened to me. Sadly it's not just my dad, but a couple of his friends, a guy I used to go shooting with, a few of my mums friends, a work colleague, my godfather and a couple of other family friends who have all had this immensely horrible disease. If you imagine for a few seconds the number of family members and friends all those people have, you start to imagine the extent of the far reaching effects this disease has.

But, happily it's not all doom and gloom. Cancer Research UK and other charities are working hard to find more effective treatments and possible cures. Their work is unimaginably hard. With over 200 different types of cancer, and no 'one fix solves all' solution, the task of finding that illusive cure is like finding a needle in a galaxy of haystacks. But they are getting there.

And this is where you can make a difference.

I'm absolutely skint and I can't afford to sponsor my sister, but I have some 35mm film cells from my favourite bond flick GoldenEye laying around. I've found a couple of minutes in my hectic work schedule to produce some frames and stick the cells in them. Although it's not finished yet (yeah enter jibes and sarcy comments here) these pics will give an idea of the finished items. The centre panel will feature one of my hand drawn sketches of props from the film.

There are just 4 of these available. I'm asking at least £10 each + p&p but if you feel you'd like to be generous and pay a little more then that'd be amazing. Every little helps and no one will be looked down on for not donating more. I appreciate times are hard for many of us.

All the funds from the frames sale will be donated on to my sister for her efforts in raising money in memory of our dad.

Here's a few pics then;







Thanks for your time guys, I really appreciate any help anyone can offer.

Payments via PayPal with shipping address to;

Minigeff@hotmail.co.uk

While I'm mentioning help, here's the link to Cancer Research UK's donation page. Just to give an idea, if 10% of the UK population signed up to donate just £5 each a month it'd raise roughly £30m per MONTH to support the research.

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/support-us/donate

Thanks guys,

MG -{

The Bond Experience

I will donate $100 to this cause...I also lost my Dad to cancer...from the day he was diagnosed to the day he passed was 48 days...those 48 days were magical to say the least and we made the most of it. Many people unfortunately have a story about cancer invading their lives and robbing them...its a sad fact that no matter who you are, it galvanizes us all.

Please keep the cells so someone else can buy them and help this very worthy cause.

danjaq_0ff

My hat is off to you Sir, that is very kind.

minigeff

Wow, I'm pretty gobsmacked dave, thank you very much -{

DJ007

Cancer runs in my family. $50 sent.

Remmert007

Great and creative initiative, PayPal sent.

minigeff

Thank you guys for the help so far, it's great that so many have helped out and all the donations are extremely appreciated.

MG -{

bondmobile

This is fantastic, and very much in line with what I try to do with all of the charity work I try to do with the movie car groups in LA.

I'd like to donate one of my spare "Tomorrow Never Dies" trailers for the cause for you to make more frames with, and I'll buy the first "Tomorrow Never Dies" one from you as well (just make sure the BMW features in a few of the frames you choose!)

I believe I also have a spare "World is Not Enough" as well that you can have.

--Brian

AlphaOmegaSin

I'll donate a Tenner for you mate

minigeff

Just a quick update, total funds raised by Ajb donations now in excess of £330!

Thank you so much guys, and if you want a cell frame or want to donate its a PayPal payment to: Minigeff@hotmail.co.uk

MG -{

Lancaster

A very worthwhile cause....as someone involved with the Isle of Man Bowel Cancer charity, I'm aware how important research is, as well as the need to ensure efforts are focused on treatment and prevention - primarily through awareness and communication.

Happy to support your appeal - paypal payment to follow.

All the best to you and your sister in your fundraising efforts.

Stuart

Thunderpussy

+1, happy to contribute -{

Charmed & Dangerous

Just thought I'd give this a bump as, if you're like me, you may have waited for payday at the end of the month before dropping a little into the pot. Hope no-one minds me doing this for an extremely worthy cause. {:)

Good luck to your sis, MG - when is she taking part in the Race for Life event? -{

minigeff

Hi guys,

Quick update;

So far the amazing generosity has seen donations past the £400 mark!! I'm absolutely gobsmacked and overwhelmed, I can't wait to see the surprise shock on my sisters Chevy when I tell her.

The race is this weekend, and any frames people have claimed will be posted out next week.

Thanks once again guys and top marks, excellent result!

MG -{

Lexi

My father suffered from bowel cancer too, but he was very fortunate to survive it...

I'm donating to this very worthy cause, sorry it's late!

AlphaOmegaSin

-{ Anytime

Silhouette Man

This is a very honourable and decent think to do, minigeff. I too lost my father to a type of bowel cancer called NETS in 2003 and he suffered from it for many years sadly.

minigeff

Thanks for your kind words pal, and I'm sorry you've had to experience what I have.

Time to raise a glass, to absent friends -{

For those who opted to have a frame, they should be sent out this week.

Cheers, MG