(11-07-2009, 12:22 AM)Mark Crowe Wrote:

(10-07-2009, 10:34 PM)George Wrote: The current fund raising for Nick and Mark has done very well over the short time its been running and has raised a considerable sum that should see the urgent financial needs met. Now may be the time to slow it down a bit to allow some of the other funds the chance to get a slice of the cake. The MGP and S100 will soon be here and funds have to be raised for the costs of the Helicopters. And im sure Nick and Mark would appreciate this, knowiing what having a chopper means to an injured rider, without them things could be worse.

I'm sure the other charitys/funds won't suffer at all.
Personally, I support the Helicopter fund and any other injured riders funds, including (obviously) Nick and Marks fund raising events.
Yes, the fund raising has done well, but not without a lot of hard work from Rosie, Hayley, Gaynor and all the family, friends and supporters. That of which the family will be eternally grateful.
Rosie has also done an exceptional amount for other injured riders and the helicopter fund in general. (I'm sure you already know that).
If fund raising events are ongoing for these lads and people want to support those fund raising events, then let them decide when to "slow it down".
I certainly won't be slowing down and I shall be supporting all the fund raising events for Nick and Mark, along with any other fund raising events that people organise for others, which will include the Helicopter fund.

Well said, Mark. The boys on the track don't think of slowing down, they are amazing. They all race for the thrill of it, the competition and to provide entertainment for us, so why should we slow down when it comes to raising money for them, the Helicoptor fund, etc, and as I said before, it is our perogative to whom we wish to donate and I expect, at the end of the day, it will all balance out fairly well.