It is done! For the first time in four years I have actually managed to transfer the donation from Richard’s birthday auctions on the day of his birthday. Before I get to the sum, I would like to give you all another pat on the back. The raised funds turned out to be bigger than I had imagined. In fact, they are four times as much than I had modestly calculated when I set the starting prices for the auctions. Even the fact that I had to deduct the eBay fees did not throw us back beyond the last milepost. That is due to the generous donations that kept coming in after the auctions ended. Thank you very much to everyone who took part, donors, bidders, supporters. You rock!
And so let me show you the accounts for the 2019 RA Birthday Auctions.
However, the important bit is the following tally – the final donation sum after deducting the eBay fees. Drumroll, confetti, fanfare:
This is just massive. I can’t thank you all enough.
I am shaking as I am writing all this, and I was shaking an hour ago when I clicked on “transfer” on the JustiGiving page: As of now, the funds raised are with Shelter via JustGiving. I have added a little birthday message to Richard, signed off by all of us.
If you would like to see for yourself, you can hop to JustGiving via this link.
As is customary, I would like to add my own little birthday message to Richard via this blog now.
Sorry, just being cheeky 😉
Dear Richard,
another year, another birthday message. From the final throes of your half-German spy, via quality earcandy in various genres, to catching glimpses of you filming a new drama in Manchester, it is always exciting to see and hear what you are up to. I have particularly enjoyed seeing you putting your plans of meeting your fans in action. Red Dragon Con was a highlight, as were your recent encounters with fans in Korea. The prospect of seeing you on stage in London next year, is also exciting. You know, it never really gets old, following your career.
You, too, also never seem to get old! And not just in terms of looks. They are just superficial. But to have an open and young mind, that is a precious gift that I hope you will hold on to in the future. Your energy and enthusiasm are contagious, your talent is prodigious, to say anything else would be sacrilegious 😉. Thank you for inspiring, entertaining – and sometimes challenging us.
Wishing you continued success in your career, new challenges in your professional life, much happiness and joy in your personal life.
Forever fondly yours,
Guylty ❤️
Guylty Pleasure 
You not tagged him on twitter for this?
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Ooops, sorry, no. But feel free to do so.
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I did #richardarmitage and Olga has tagged him! Be proud of your hard work G! It’s a super thing you do every year and I’m grateful to have been able to be part of it! 😘
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Or will he see via the just giving page?
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Yes. Apparently there are notifications for the owner of the fundraiser page afaik. I remember him saying once that his phone kept dinging with all the notices 🙂
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Amazing sum! 👍🏻 And what a wonderful message! Thank you for the hard job you’ve done ❤️🤗
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It has been a pleasure. And every minute of stress was worth it for the end result. Thank you for being part of it, Olga!
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Thanks Guylty for doing this and congratulation to all who participated in any way!!!!
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Thank you, Herba – and thank you for your donation. I have not even said thank you personally to you for that. It was much appreciated.
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🙂 To be proud of!
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So schön!!!!!
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Immer wieder. Auch nach vier Jahren. Es nutzt sich nicht ab. Es macht Spaß, das zu tun. Danke fürs Mitmachen! x
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Oh wow, what a fantastic final result. Thanks for all the work you put into this. It’s the best way to celebrate. Excitement, fun and a good cause. Cheers to you and the birthday boy!!
🥂🍾 🥳 🎉
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I agree – a great way to celebrate. For us. For him. And especially for Shelter. It’s been a blast. Thank you for being part of it!
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Woohooo! Excellent result and lovely message. Thany you for organizing all this! 😍
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It’s been a pleasure, as every year :-). And many thanks to you, too, for taking part even though you were just back from holidays. That’s dedication!
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Oh, pish, it was nothing. Organizing such an auction every year, now that is REAL dedication. 🙂
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What a fantastic result! Thank you for your work and many thanks to everyone who made this result so great. :* ❤
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Thank you, Ania – and for your support as well. Much appreciated! x
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This is just terrific!! Großartig, I´m so proud of all of us and of you and your amazing efforts, it just wouldn´t have worked without them! Danke and hugs!!
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A true community effort – we all did this together. I was just the facilitator. Much love and thanks to you for your continued support! x
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Fantastic, you wonderful lot! ❤️ And great message, G. 👏
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Cheers, Jenny x. (After 6 years it is getting difficult to find ever new ways of saying that I think he’s the business :-D)
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A result very worthy of celebration, I’m proud to be a part of this community. What a lovely message S, you’ve summed up what he means to me, to many of us, so eloquently. xx
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What an incredible result! I’m so proud to be part of a group devoted to doing such good works. Many happy returns to our inspiration and much love to our amazing Guylty for her leadership, creativity and organizational skills. 💐
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Such an amazing effort from all!
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Reblogged this on One Last time? Never and commented:
Amazing ! Well done ………….
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Such an awesome result! I feel like we all received a bit of his birthday gift…the part that’s the uplifting feeling of good will. What an honor to be part of this generous community. Thanks for sharing your sweet message (and cheeky past, present and future edit lol 😂) & well done to all who participated ❤️
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Well done, Guylty! Brava! And it’s so wonderful that the Richard Armitage community of fans come together to also help others in need via charitable projects such as this one. Hugs!
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Well done, well done!!!
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Once again: awesome, awesome, awesome! ❤ Thank you all!
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Wonderful celebrations!
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Such a lovely thing and so well done all on time. Lovely thoughts as well I’d forgotten about his goal to meet more fans. Seems he’s carrying through. Hope he does more talks and interviews. 😊
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Congratulations to all involved! I veryone.wander in on occasion. Love the pictures and personal accounts of the rarifield air around RA. Glad your auction went so well, Guylty! He is a very blessed boy. Hope he recognizes it. I like to think he does.
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I’m sure he does. He’s said thank you for the donations today, and donations in lieu of birthday presents have been sent in his name for many years now 🙂 It was lovely organising our fundraiser for his birthday, again.
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Brilliant news. Well done, all and especially Guylty.
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