Just thought I would do this to remind people in the coming games to give generously for Ray
http://www.onlinegooner.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=4400
Is there any news on collection buckets or similar for the next 2 games?
Ray Kennedy appeal
No replies and it doesn't sound as if the Scousers are doing anything. It would be a real shame to let this go. he was a true legend even if its just scoring the winner at Shite Hart lane to win the league in 71.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNKDXryFgIg
Anybody got any ideas?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNKDXryFgIg
Anybody got any ideas?
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Arsenal have kindly given us a piece in tomorrow nights programme and will also be running a feature on the big screens at Saturday's game I believe. Details on an organised collection at a game at the Emirates before the end of the season will hopfully follow shortly.
Ray of Hope Appeal
Ray of Hope Appeal
Don't know if you have seen this yet.
RAY KENNEDY NIGHT A HUGE SUCCESS
The Ray of Hope appeal 26 February 2008
300 passionate Redmen, the European Cup, and a fully stocked bar all under one roof: nights out really don't get much better than this.
The Ray of Hope Appeal launch night in favour of Ray Kennedy and the Parkinson's Disease Society was held in the Bob Paisley suite on Saturday 23rd February after the Middlesbrough match, and proved to be a huge success.
Reds came from far and wide to attend with all sections of Liverpool's fanbase represented – old school, new school, Scouse, Irish, Scandinavian, young and old – and all there to pledge their support to one of our very finest players.
The appeal started up just under a month ago, and, prior to Saturday evening, had raised in the order of just under £10,000. Saturday night had been some weeks in the planning and was intended to be one of our flagship fundraising events for the appeal.
In all honesty, the trustees of the appeal didn't quite know what to expect when planning the night but we ended literally overwhelmed by the support shown and by people's enduring love and respect for Ray. Then again, with the passion Liverpool fans have for their club, maybe we shouldn't have been surprised.
The day had started a few hours earlier as a bucket collection was organised around the Anfield pubs before the game. This was a great success as it seemed pretty much everyone approached knew about the appeal (and about Ray's situation) and close to £1000 was raised in under an hour prior to kick off. Thanks to everyone who helped out and to the HJC for assisting with the co-ordination and logistics of it all.
The evening itself began as doors opened at 8pm, and people poured in to have their photo taken with the European Cup at a fiver a time. (Tip for anyone who has to listen to a Man U fan going on about them winning their treble in 1999 in future – just show them your photo from the night holding old big ears and remind the trophy they won in 1999 is all ours now). Alan Kennedy had kindly agreed to attend as host and took the mic from 9pm and introduced the running order to the evening.
Alan then spoke very movingly about his memories of playing with Ray and paid tribute to what a key component Ray was in Liverpool's golden era. Alan also told the story of the time he made his Reds debut at Anfield in the 2-1 league victory over QPR. Suffering from debut nerves, it didn't go well. Alan nearly scored an own goal and played very poorly. At half time he walked in to the dressing room, naively looking for some support from Bob Paisley. He didn't get it, as Bob shot him a withering look and murmered darkly that "they shot the wrong bloody Kennedy!!". Our thanks to Alan for attending the evening and giving willingly of his time. He stuck around for a good few hours afterwards and made sure he had a word and a moment for everyone. Top man.
The party then kicked off in earnest with a great acoustic set from James Walsh of Starsailor, who rattled out a few tunes before moving onto Liverpool classics including a quite brilliant improvised Mascherano / White Stripes tribute. Great stuff.
Liz McLarnon took the stage later in the evening and was every bit as talented and lovely as she appears on tv. She was wearing a blue top, but, given the exceptionally kind way in which Liz gave up her time we can forgive her the one little Evertonian fashion faux pas.
And whilst we're handing out bouquets, a big thanks to John, Kevin, Tom and Paul on the events side who helped us set the night up – you lads have been nothing short of magnificent.
The night ended with a resounding You'll Never Walk Alone as everyone started to make their way home. It's nights like this which make you hugely proud to be a Red and it's brilliant to see how many Reds are willing to engage and get behind something which is bang in the spirit of what Liverpool FC should be about.
If you were there, helped out, bought something at the auction, treated yourself to a nice new pair of trainers, threw into the buckets or if you've donated to the appeal otherwise – thank you. We hoped you enjoyed it every bit as much as we did and we will confirm the monies raised in due course – but it's looking very good indeed.
Ray was there for us, and we will be there for him
RAY KENNEDY NIGHT A HUGE SUCCESS
The Ray of Hope appeal 26 February 2008
300 passionate Redmen, the European Cup, and a fully stocked bar all under one roof: nights out really don't get much better than this.
The Ray of Hope Appeal launch night in favour of Ray Kennedy and the Parkinson's Disease Society was held in the Bob Paisley suite on Saturday 23rd February after the Middlesbrough match, and proved to be a huge success.
Reds came from far and wide to attend with all sections of Liverpool's fanbase represented – old school, new school, Scouse, Irish, Scandinavian, young and old – and all there to pledge their support to one of our very finest players.
The appeal started up just under a month ago, and, prior to Saturday evening, had raised in the order of just under £10,000. Saturday night had been some weeks in the planning and was intended to be one of our flagship fundraising events for the appeal.
In all honesty, the trustees of the appeal didn't quite know what to expect when planning the night but we ended literally overwhelmed by the support shown and by people's enduring love and respect for Ray. Then again, with the passion Liverpool fans have for their club, maybe we shouldn't have been surprised.
The day had started a few hours earlier as a bucket collection was organised around the Anfield pubs before the game. This was a great success as it seemed pretty much everyone approached knew about the appeal (and about Ray's situation) and close to £1000 was raised in under an hour prior to kick off. Thanks to everyone who helped out and to the HJC for assisting with the co-ordination and logistics of it all.
The evening itself began as doors opened at 8pm, and people poured in to have their photo taken with the European Cup at a fiver a time. (Tip for anyone who has to listen to a Man U fan going on about them winning their treble in 1999 in future – just show them your photo from the night holding old big ears and remind the trophy they won in 1999 is all ours now). Alan Kennedy had kindly agreed to attend as host and took the mic from 9pm and introduced the running order to the evening.
Alan then spoke very movingly about his memories of playing with Ray and paid tribute to what a key component Ray was in Liverpool's golden era. Alan also told the story of the time he made his Reds debut at Anfield in the 2-1 league victory over QPR. Suffering from debut nerves, it didn't go well. Alan nearly scored an own goal and played very poorly. At half time he walked in to the dressing room, naively looking for some support from Bob Paisley. He didn't get it, as Bob shot him a withering look and murmered darkly that "they shot the wrong bloody Kennedy!!". Our thanks to Alan for attending the evening and giving willingly of his time. He stuck around for a good few hours afterwards and made sure he had a word and a moment for everyone. Top man.
The party then kicked off in earnest with a great acoustic set from James Walsh of Starsailor, who rattled out a few tunes before moving onto Liverpool classics including a quite brilliant improvised Mascherano / White Stripes tribute. Great stuff.
Liz McLarnon took the stage later in the evening and was every bit as talented and lovely as she appears on tv. She was wearing a blue top, but, given the exceptionally kind way in which Liz gave up her time we can forgive her the one little Evertonian fashion faux pas.
And whilst we're handing out bouquets, a big thanks to John, Kevin, Tom and Paul on the events side who helped us set the night up – you lads have been nothing short of magnificent.
The night ended with a resounding You'll Never Walk Alone as everyone started to make their way home. It's nights like this which make you hugely proud to be a Red and it's brilliant to see how many Reds are willing to engage and get behind something which is bang in the spirit of what Liverpool FC should be about.
If you were there, helped out, bought something at the auction, treated yourself to a nice new pair of trainers, threw into the buckets or if you've donated to the appeal otherwise – thank you. We hoped you enjoyed it every bit as much as we did and we will confirm the monies raised in due course – but it's looking very good indeed.
Ray was there for us, and we will be there for him
