Christmas Charity Fundraiser 2014: YOUR suggestions!

[Chippiewill]

I vote that we go for a local charity that no one is local to. The moon.

[Aiden]

Somewhat subjective.

Local to some is China, others is Scotland etc

Well I don't mind where it is but as long as it's near someone on the forum with a charity they support near them... But thanks for telling me some people's local charities are not near me

[Empired]

Somewhat subjective.

Local to some is China, others is Scotland etc

I think rather than meaning local to everyone, he was asking for people to put forward charities that have personally affected them in some way.

I think that is a lovely idea. I'd like to think that by buying VIP I am helping a charity that has helped a person/people on this forum. It's nice to see the effects your donation has had.

Personally I'd put forwards Parkinson's UK as this charity helped a massive amount with a very close family member who was diagnosed with Parkinson's. Unfortunately he was misdiagnosed (it was not Parkinson's but a disease that looks rather like Parkinson's, but is much more aggressive and affects more areas than your motor skills) but they still keep in touch and invite him along to all of their events in our local garden center. They may not be able to help him with his disease anymore but morally they've been very supportive.

I understand Parkinson's doesn't directly affect many people on a forum based for young people but if we went with Skandair's idea of 'local' charities that have helped HabboxForum members here today then.. idk maybe.

[AgnesIO]

Well I don't mind where it is but as long as it's near someone on the forum with a charity they support near them... But thanks for telling me some people's local charities are not near me

The charity I nominated is very close to me for 1/4 of a year, does that count?

[Paige.]

Crohn's and Colitis UK

I would really, really appreciate it if you all took the time to hear me out because I have put forward this charity before but it was pretty much put at the bottom of the pile. This charity is extremely close to my heart as my mum suffers from Crohn's disease, she was diagnosed at the age of 16 but has had it all of her life. My great nanny also suffered from Crohn's disease, and I myself have been tested before as I have shown some symptoms (they haven't yet figured out what's going on with me).
Many people have asked me what is Crohn's disease? Every time I struggle to explain because it really is difficult to put it into words and nothing I say can truly portray how horrible the disease is. It upsets me when I see actually how many people aren't even aware of the disease and have no idea what it is.

My mum has gone through 4 major surgeries and about 8 minor ones. I'm actually welling up thinking about this because I have had to watch her go through most of these (I was kept away when I was younger and I understand why now) and I ... sorry I'm actually crying now (sounds pathetic but I can't even, I just don't know how to type this without getting upset because it will always be in my mind) I remember the most recent one (this was in december, very near christmas and we thought we wouldn't have mum for christmas) I was so excited to see her because I hadn't seen her for a about a week after she was taken into hospital and me and nan went up to see her a couple days after surgery. Her intestines had blown up to 9cm and were at risk of popping, which would have called septicemia and possibly death. I was smiling and exciting to finally see her and see that she was okay and as soon as I turned the corner into the ward and saw her in the chair next to her bed... I (I'm crying again now wow this is hard, I know you probably don't understand) just burst into tears because of what I was seeing... I had never seen her in that state before, because I had always been kept away from seeing her in that state but I felt that I was ready. She had tubes coming out from everywhere, and I mean everywhere, she was so pale and her eyes were closed I honestly thought... ugh I can't stop crying now this is hard to type. She had a cannula in both feet, hands and other places. I don't want to say anymore as this is quite horrible for me to vividly remember but all I can say is you really would not want to see your own mum in that state, I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

As a result of surgeries, she has lost half of both her small and large bowels and because of that she has to have regular vitamin injections as she can't absorb food like an average person can. She has also lost about 2 ft of her intestines. She has almost died 3 times...
She suffers from chronic fatigue, pain daily, constant diarrhea (which effects her daily life as she can't go out for meals or anything and if she does go out she can't eat anything as it upsets her stomach). Some of the medication she has been on causes terrible side effects like weight gain, hair loss, depression, reduced immune system. Crohn's can also effect other parts of your body like your skin, eyes (she nearly lost the sight in her left eye when she was about 18 because of iritis), bones (her joints ache all the time because of medication), teeth (her teeth crumble because of the years of steroids she's been on for example).

I can't really put into words what it's like to live with my mum having Crohn's disease and how much it effects her. What I've said already really doesn't do any justice because I could say so much more and go into so much more depth but it is just too upsetting for me.

I've found '6 simple ways to explain Crohn's Disease to others' and this should hopefully help you a bit to understand, so if you could take the time to read it or some parts I would greatly appreciate it: http://www.everydayhealth.com/crohns...to-others.aspx

There are many videos and it was a struggle to choose which one I found to be the most informative and eye-opening, but this one is really good or there are many others on YouTube and the actual charity YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBs...bO6sfVuhMrxrTg



Here is the charity website: http://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/
There is lots and lots of information on here and it would mean alot to me if you had a look!

Thank you so much for reading this and I really hope you consider voting for Crohn's and Colitis UK x

[Cassiieee]

Crohn's and Colitis UK

I would really, really appreciate it if you all took the time to hear me out because I have put forward this charity before but it was pretty much put at the bottom of the pile. This charity is extremely close to my heart as my mum suffers from Crohn's disease, she was diagnosed at the age of 16 but has had it all of her life. My great nanny also suffered from Crohn's disease, and I myself have been tested before as I have shown some symptoms (they haven't yet figured out what's going on with me).
Many people have asked me what is Crohn's disease? Every time I struggle to explain because it really is difficult to put it into words and nothing I say can truly portray how horrible the disease is. It upsets me when I see actually how many people aren't even aware of the disease and have no idea what it is.

My mum has gone through 4 major surgeries and about 8 minor ones. I'm actually welling up thinking about this because I have had to watch her go through most of these (I was kept away when I was younger and I understand why now) and I ... sorry I'm actually crying now (sounds pathetic but I can't even, I just don't know how to type this without getting upset because it will always be in my mind) I remember the most recent one (this was in december, very near christmas and we thought we wouldn't have mum for christmas) I was so excited to see her because I hadn't seen her for a about a week after she was taken into hospital and me and nan went up to see her a couple days after surgery. Her intestines had blown up to 9cm and were at risk of popping, which would have called septicemia and possibly death. I was smiling and exciting to finally see her and see that she was okay and as soon as I turned the corner into the ward and saw her in the chair next to her bed... I (I'm crying again now wow this is hard, I know you probably don't understand) just burst into tears because of what I was seeing... I had never seen her in that state before, because I had always been kept away from seeing her in that state but I felt that I was ready. She had tubes coming out from everywhere, and I mean everywhere, she was so pale and her eyes were closed I honestly thought... ugh I can't stop crying now this is hard to type. She had a cannula in both feet, hands and other places. I don't want to say anymore as this is quite horrible for me to vividly remember but all I can say is you really would not want to see your own mum in that state, I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

As a result of surgeries, she has lost half of both her small and large bowels and because of that she has to have regular vitamin injections as she can't absorb food like an average person can. She has also lost about 2 ft of her intestines. She has almost died 3 times...
She suffers from chronic fatigue, pain daily, constant diarrhea (which effects her daily life as she can't go out for meals or anything and if she does go out she can't eat anything as it upsets her stomach). Some of the medication she has been on causes terrible side effects like weight gain, hair loss, depression, reduced immune system. Crohn's can also effect other parts of your body like your skin, eyes (she nearly lost the sight in her left eye when she was about 18 because of iritis), bones (her joints ache all the time because of medication), teeth (her teeth crumble because of the years of steroids she's been on for example).

I can't really put into words what it's like to live with my mum having Crohn's disease and how much it effects her. What I've said already really doesn't do any justice because I could say so much more and go into so much more depth but it is just too upsetting for me.

I've found '6 simple ways to explain Crohn's Disease to others' and this should hopefully help you a bit to understand, so if you could take the time to read it or some parts I would greatly appreciate it: http://www.everydayhealth.com/crohns...to-others.aspx

There are many videos and it was a struggle to choose which one I found to be the most informative and eye-opening, but this one is really good or there are many others on YouTube and the actual charity YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBs...bO6sfVuhMrxrTg



Here is the charity website: http://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/
There is lots and lots of information on here and it would mean alot to me if you had a look!

Thank you so much for reading this and I really hope you consider voting for Crohn's and Colitis UK x

Aww, Paige. I can't believe what you've gone through. I'll vote for your charity xx

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omg paige that is heart breaking to read through especially when your such a lovely young woman and show no signs of what is really happening at home for you! i can't imagine what its like to have to see your mum in so much pain everyday! i only saw my dad in pain for 6months before he eventually passed. but most your life you have had to watch your mum go through pain and die almost 3 times! i am so sorry to hear about her pain i hope you and her all the best paige i will defo be voting for crohn and colitis this year x

[Paige.]

Aww, Paige. I can't believe what you've gone through. I'll vote for your charity xx

thank you so much cassie! i really really appreciate you taking the time to read it and also for your vote xx

omg paige that is heart breaking to read through especially when your such a lovely young woman and show no signs of what is really happening at home for you! i can't imagine what its like to have to see your mum in so much pain everyday! i only saw my dad in pain for 6months before he eventually passed. but most your life you have had to watch your mum go through pain and die almost 3 times! i am so sorry to hear about her pain i hope you and her all the best paige i will defo be voting for crohn and colitis this year x

becky, thank you so so much for reading through and for taking the time to understand. you're so lovely and kind! i'm really sorry about your dad, that must have been horrible thank you again becky, it means so much xx

[Kardan]

It's mainly a US based charity though, it does like 3 hospitals within the whole of the UK (all of which are in England).

Afaik HxF is still mainly UK based audience.

Then we donate to a specific UK hospital.

As I said it depends if we donate the money to the charity, or spend the money raised on Amazon so the toys/gifts go straight to the UK hospitals.

[Jssy]

Child's Play Charity.

Essentially a charity that raises money to buy toys/games/activities for children to do in hospital to make their stays in hospital more comfortable and more relaxing.

You can donate to the charity as a whole, or you can donate to a specific hospital via an Amazon Wishlist, for example, here's a link to the items currently wanted by Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool.

I personally feel like this is a good idea as we can actually see what our money has bought rather than donating to a large charity and not seeing any visual difference.

Wishlist: http://www.amazon.co.uk/registry/wis...&creative=9325

Charity Website: http://www.childsplaycharity.org/

That's a good one, my local children's hospital kept getting toys stolen by parents that brought their children, it went from a big room filled with toys to barely any at all 👎