Amateur Poker Association & Tour
Poker Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: thegeezer2k on February 26, 2013, 20:55:42 PM
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Yes, I apologise that this is another sponsored slim campaign, but with Rich "Curlarge soon to be CurMedium" Baker doing so well I didn"t fancy being the largest player at the APAT Worlds!!
Now to the serious bit, firstly I would like to thank you for taking the time to come to my page and read it. Just recently we have found that our youngest son (14 year old) has been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and part of the treatment for it is staying on a 6 week Modulen (like a milk formula) only diet. Being the Good Dad, I have decided to join him on a liquid only weight plan management programme. Oh no I hear you all cry, here's another sponsored diet!! But this is the first time I have done a public appeal as I would like to raise some money for the Children's Ward at The Royal Free Hospital in London.
The Ward 6 staff have been fantastic and helpful while Connor has had recent stays in there, and when the Playroom staff came round and asked if we wanted to spend time together playing a game (as this apparently promotes a quicker recovery within the child if they spend time with their parents/carers) I noticed that the monopoly game was the same version near enough that I played on as a kid (I am now 46!!). It also had bits missing and no rules, but thanks to google and the internet I managed to find how much cash we needed to start the game.
When we got home I had one of those eureka moments and decided that I would try to raise some money and help purchase some new games (unfortunately old games left lying in the back of the cupboard are not accepted due to their strict infection controls). On leaving hospital last Thursday (21 Feb 13) I was provided with an A4 list of Games that Natalie and Abi had drawn up for use on the ward. So my initial target is to raise £500 to provide them with the games on their wishlist!! Any other funds could go towards either an Xbox or PS3 as they are mainly using PS2 platforms.
So if you can find the time to donate it's all going to a good cause.
Now the hard bit for me!! While you are generously donating, I am following the Cambridge Weight Plan for the same time to give support to my son. I started back on 28 Jan 13, the weekend after the UK Team champs in Luton (when I struggled to get into the back seat of my car when a best mate, who shall remain nameless, on 2nd thoughts he would name me!! AJ Cairns!! shotgunned (yes we are supposed to be grown ups) the passenger seat after my wife said she would drive us to Luton, thankfully for my benefit it"s only a 30 min journey!!
My planned targets will appear below as my Consultant is away on a 3 week holiday to South Africa!! Haven"t been weighed since beginning of Feb. So hopefully when i see her next week I will have some good news.
So please come along and support me in this worthy cause, thanks in advance!!
http://www.justgiving.com/Ian-Matthews46 (http://www.justgiving.com/Ian-Matthews46)
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28 Jan 13 Tipped scales (special ones!!) at 26st 7lbs (Ouchie)
5 Feb 13 1st weigh in 26st 0 lbs (7lbs lost)
4 Mar 13 - 24st 7lbs (2st lost)
12 Mar 13 - 23st 13lbs (2st 8lbs lost)
20 Mar 13 - 23st 7lbs (3st lost)
28 Mar 13 - 22st 11 lbs (3st 10lbs lost)
9 Apr 13
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GL with this mate, hope you smash your target :)
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shotgunned (yes we are supposed to be grown ups) the passenger seat
http://www.justgiving.com/Ian-Matthews46 (http://www.justgiving.com/Ian-Matthews46)
the law of shotgun, is THE LAW, science fact
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The very best of luck Ian. It"s tough, but not when you consider what your son and other kiddies go through every day.
Donation on the way.
p.s. You were heavier than me (only just mind, what"s a couple of quid between friends) ;) ;)
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shotgunned (yes we are supposed to be grown ups) the passenger seat
http://www.justgiving.com/Ian-Matthews46 (http://www.justgiving.com/Ian-Matthews46)
the law of shotgun, is THE LAW, science fact
Absolutely true....WHEN YOU"RE 10!!! ::)
Massive gl to you Ian, I have no doubt you"ll smash your targets! Donation coming your way! :)
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Best of luck with this Ian, and very best wishes to Connor at what must be a very difficult time for the young fella. Donation made ;)
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Thanks Guys for the donations so far, over £200 and that will buy the majority of the games on their wishlist, however, I want to smash this target and a couple of very generous work colleagues have pledged to back me £1 for every 1lb lost, since my official weigh in back in January, hats off to them!!!
Please keep the donations coming, you never know what"s round the corner and it could happen to anyone at anytime!!
One very Happy Ian
See you all at the World"s ;D
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Well that"s 2 stone lost in 5 weeks, so happy with the start so far, motivated by the amount of money that people are donating to the cause.
Many thanks
Ian
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Well that"s 2 stone lost in 5 weeks, so happy with the start so far, motivated by the amount of money that people are donating to the cause.
Many thanks
Ian
You da man ;D
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Forgot to update last week, but with the gym work and following the plan, managed to lose 8lbs last week
Simples really!! more exercise less food = weight loss, lol who would have thought!!!
Next weigh in tomorrow :-)
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Forgot to update last week, but with the gym work and following the plan, managed to lose 8lbs last week
Simples really!! more exercise less food = weight loss, lol who would have thought!!!
Next weigh in tomorrow :-)
Awesome so far, keep at it....and wear a name badge at DTD so we know who you are ;)
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Weigh in today was better than i had initially thought it was going to be and have managed to lose 6lbs this week for a total of 3 stone in 7 weeks, not that slim that i need to wear a name badge though!!
But like British Rail, I"m getting there!!!
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Weigh in today was better than i had initially thought it was going to be and have managed to lose 6lbs this week for a total of 3 stone in 7 weeks, not that slim that i need to wear a name badge though!!
But like British Rail, I"m getting there!!!
Very impressive!! keep going like this you will end up looking like Rodders!!
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Weigh in today was better than i had initially thought it was going to be and have managed to lose 6lbs this week for a total of 3 stone in 7 weeks
Top Effort by a Top Gun ! Keep it going matey ;)
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Weigh in today was better than i had initially thought it was going to be and have managed to lose 6lbs this week for a total of 3 stone in 7 weeks
Top Effort
Definitely this ^^^
And massive WD for smashing the donations target too! Excellent stuff all round! Keep at it...soon be time for beer and bacon butties @ DTD! :o)
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What a week, upped the gym sessions and started the swimming and managed to lose 10 lbs this week. Now lost a total of 3st 10lbs in 8 weeks, it"s been a very long and emotional journey so far, and at times have walked out of a "free bar" to go to the gym instead!! But, in the end it will be well worth it!! Off tomorrow to the APAT World Champs and am looking forward to meeting up with old friends and new!!