Brogan, Rogan contacted me over the weekend on behalf of an initiative he, Celticrollercoaster and others have taken to assist some of our community during these terrible times. This note below appeared in the comments’ section, which many of you will have read. We are nothing, if not a community of people, bound by values. If you share those values, please give consideration to this. From Brogan, Rogan, Trevino, Hogan:
Dear all,
First and foremost I hope this finds you, your family and friends all safe and well in these difficult days and circumstances.
These are unreal times and unchartered waters for all of us, with many of us forced to stay at home in quarantine. This means we are away from our friends and loved ones and that we have lost the normal everyday interactions with friends family and work colleagues that we treat as part of every day life.
Such enforced quarantine and such a dramatic change in lifestyle is uncomfortable and unwanted at the very best.
Some of us are very lucky in that we can remain at home with our spouses/partners and children (or at least some of them) while others are unfortunately facing this crisis as best they can on their own and without support . No matter what your individual circumstances the situation is difficult.
For many that difficulty is made a million times harder because of basic money worries.
Despite the Government announcing all sorts of grand plans and schemes, the harsh reality is that many people are struggling as a result of simply not being able to work.
Some are employed by small businesses which just cannot afford to carry them while waiting for the Government’s furlough provisions to kick in and apply.
Others are self employed who know they will not be receiving any kind of income or support until June at the earliest.
Still more may be forced to wait in line for subsistence level benefit payments which may, or may not, be granted, while others have simply lost their jobs because a business has folded or because a contract has been cancelled or postponed. Their entire future is uncertain.
These situations cause concern, worry, anxiety and ill health for men, women and children – not forgetting parents.
And of course there is the ongoing Covid19 related health worries and concerns which affect all of us and our families.
It is against that background that myself and others have decided to reach out to you tonight in this somewhat unusual way.
Over the past few days, myself and others have become conscious of some within our community who are struggling – really struggling.
They are struggling on mental and physical health grounds, on a financial basis, and are becoming increasingly desperate as they do not know where to turn for support, advice or help in the immediate, short or long term.
They are in a position where they never thought they would be and in circumstances which they, and we, could never have imagined.
Some of those concerned may be known to you personally, others will be faceless but familiar names on a blog page, while yet more may be complete and utter strangers but known to someone you know.
Over the years, Celtic Quick News and those who have participated in the blog, have helped oh so many people in times of need.
From bringing Martin home, to raising money for Veronica, Oscar and others or walking with Shay and so much more, the CQN community, and to be honest the followers of other blogs, have always done their bit to help where help was needed.
Now, we want to help some of the helpers so to speak.
We want to do what we can to take away some of the worry and angst that is afflicting those who, in past times, were amongst the best at helping others in times of need.
Unlike previous campaigns, we can’t and wouldn’t provide any names or any details. We will never be able to say who was helped and how – that would not be our place.
What we can say is that no one involved in this process or campaign will benefit to the tune of a single penny and no one will receive assistance or help without a few of us knowing precisely what is taking place and being fully involved in the process.
Further, we don’t want this to be any kind of simple request for funds and help. We want the wider CQN/Celtic community to at least have the chance to get something back and to see some benefit as a result of our efforts.
To that end we are going to raffle/auction a number of items some of which will hold personal or real value and which may be treasured by fellow fans and serious memorabilia collectors alike.
For example I am donating an unworn Celtic strip personally signed and dated by Henrik Larsson in 2004 complete with sales tags as if it came straight out the shop yesterday.
Hopefully it will raise a few quid.
So, if you have anything we can raffle or auction please get in touch.
Once the raffles and auctions are online please participate and buy tickets but only if you can afford to at this time.
If you have anything to donate which you think would help please get in touch.
If you want to simply make a cash donation then please do through the walk with Shay account the details of which are to be found below.
If you know of someone who is struggling and who you think we could help in some way then please let us know.
This is a plea to help some people who are struggling through no fault of their own, who you may have met and shared a pint with and who have been very good to others in the past.
Those same people would never think of looking for help for themselves.
On the other hand, some of us cannot sit idly by and do nothing while others struggle.
We hope you feel the same way.
Those of you who participate in last man standing will know how that money is looked after and accounted for.
The same people will be in charge of these funds and a full accounting for funds will be available but with the beneficiaries remaining anonymous for obvious reasons.
Please look out for the details of raffles/auctions and donation details in the coming days – they will appear via facebook and online hopefully through a number of sources.
Thanks for reading this long message.
Take care, stay safe, God bless and HAIL HAIL.
BRTH/CRC AND OTHERS.
Donations to
Walk with Shay
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Ron
Good luck
THELURKINTIM
You’ll cope!
All well and all chins up here!
Take care!
BANKIEBHOY1 @ 9.13 👍
Phil
Sorry I missed congratulating you yesterday big man
BT…my condolences on the passing of your friend…thoughts with his family and friends.
S…if I may ask…how does social isolation work when it comes to laying loved ones to rest…
hardquestionsCSC
H.H.
BT
No problem pal!
You’ve had more than enough on your plate to deal with.
I’m sure we’ll have a beer and a blether in the not too distant future.
Take care and God bless!
Sevco statements really are for morons and fearty ‘journalists ‘….
Media outlets saying a 50pc ‘deferral’ to ensure the non-playing staff continue being paid.
Sounds great… However they are also furloughing (sp?) these employees and topping up the other 20pc (which is all fine n sensible)
I’ve done the rough numbers and this means the top up figure is around £800k for the 3 months meaning they NEED the players to half their wages so they can pay around £260k per month…. So they’re skint and telling lies as usual.
HOWEVER…. Read the statement…. It is clear that the players are NOT being paid ANY wages for 3 months..
Not a brown penny.
Kicking the debt can down the road
I have never been surer they will enter a ‘pre-pack admin before May.
Liars as per usual
Keep well comrades
Celtic chat passes the hours
Hi folks
Good Evening. Thank for all the emails, donations, auction and/or raffle items, offers of support, ideas so far. We are busy mobilising this behind the scenes and let you know of developments very soon.
HH and God Bless
CRC
NALLY81 @ 9.29
Indeed deferrment is quite different to Hearts or Aberdeen’s pay cut.
Lack of media scrutiny didn’t help the original Rainjurz.
Celtic Mac.
It’s Dominic Raab whose in charge.
As the start of the outbreak the Prime Minister was,asked to nominate someone, in case he took I’ll, he nominated Raab.
If The Prime Minister dies, then Tory Party nominate new Prime Minister.
TLT
No church service and only immediate family at graveside or crematorium
” I’VEHADTOCHANGEMYNAMEBACKTOJACKIEMAC on 6TH APRIL 2020 8:23 PM
Boris Johnson in ICU; I pray for him; never will the saying ‘ be careful what you wish for’ have a more apt subject.”
I`ve had a feeling for a couple of days now that he won`t make it.
I have to thank all those who donated to my young fella, the Mrs and I are truly humbled, the young fella is over the moon, the response has been amazing and it’s so so welcome, he found out today that if he gets anything from the government it won’t be for a couple of months as he is way down the waiting list due to his self employment, he has paid all his taxes and NI yet they are stalling on dealing with him, don’t believe all that they tell you, some are truly at the bottom of the pile when it comes to help from the government, so it’s needed and appreciated, big time.
I thank you all again
HH
Oh and Pedro, wtf are you doing allowing them to win another cup to add to all the cups that they have won, they now have the wage deferral cup to add to their collection, get the finger oot Pedro ffs.
Seems when the Sevco v Livvy game at The Swamp, was called off a couple of weeks ago, they went ahead with Hospitality, to avoid refunds.
TLT-BT
Neighbour died last week, his Mrs had to sign the papers to allow them to dispatch-cremate him outside the building as she wasn’t allowed inside, she only did so when they threatened to have her arrested, it’s a sad sad state of affairs.
HH
HOT SMOKED on 6TH APRIL 2020 9:39 PM
” I’VEHADTOCHANGEMYNAMEBACKTOJACKIEMAC on 6TH APRIL 2020 8:23 PM
Boris Johnson in ICU; I pray for him; never will the saying ‘ be careful what you wish for’ have a more apt subject.”
I`ve had a feeling for a couple of days now that he won`t make it.
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I’ve had a similar feeling.
If he doesn’t make it then it’ll be the end of the road for the puppet master, who also has COVID-19.
BT, TET…thank you, as if the loss isn’t tragic enough…heartbreaking state of affairs
I’ve never voted Tory and got little time for Boris or his policies but I will be saying a prayer for his recovery.
Pog…I bet he makes it…and having no humanity…uses it to make political mileage
thecelticstar.com/photo-celtic-pubs-incredible-gesture-for-nhs/
https://thecelticstar.com/photo-celtic-pubs-incredible-gesture-for-nhs/
Try again
If he ever had it…
Being the cynic that I have always been, I reckon that Boris has had a nervous breakdown, he didn’t sign up for this, I am no expert but when you saw his pressers he looked like he just wanted to be anywhere else, karma sure is a bitch so she is.
Celtic Mac
You are correct, we do not currently have a deputy in the cabinet.
Too soon?
https://www.theonion.com/boris-johnson-released-from-hospital-after-defunding-it-1842710538
jimmynotpaul
Thanks for that. Callaghan took over as did Brown, maybe Raab could do likewise, but this is the Tory Party we are talking about.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a2GpEoZrS04
If Bojo is not fit to lead, do they not send for Graeme Murty?
SFTB Murty would be better than Raab, Raab makes a brick look intelligent
GENE on 6TH APRIL 2020 10:01 PM
I’ve never voted Tory and got little time for Boris or his policies but I will be saying a prayer for his recovery.
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I agree with you absolutely. I can’t stand Boris as a person and I detest his party but I hope and pray that he pulls through and makes a good recovery. I also hope and pray that his experience will influence him to show a greater understanding for the disadvantaged in this country and that his government will finance the NHS in a way that it deserves and will drop all plans to sell off sections of it to American businesses.
TOSB
sarcasm Lol
leopardspotsCSC
H.H.
The guy is 55. He has the best care in the UK at his disposal, why wouldn’t he be OK.
Corkie…so u believe the bullshit?
Huddle…that was a lol…ta
What BullShit Lurkin, .
Some utterly nauseating comments about the British Prime minister , recently elected with a huge majority , whose life is under threat.
Corkie…that he has/had it.
don’tbelievethehypeCSC
H.H.
Macjay…I hope the BPM=0 (see what I did there)…guess what…It’s my opinion and mine alone…u don’t hear me haranguing u for yours