O-M-G! I can’t believe it!
You have reacted beautifully to my post from last night. No sooner had I posted, and the top-ups came pouring in. We have made it!!!
Thanks and congratulations to all of you. You deserve that kiss!
And confession: I got my calculations wrong last night (not an accountant, as I said…) and had not taken all deductions into account when I suggested that we were only €100 off the mark 😬. Massive apologies. However, the additional 31 contributions to the tune of €550 did the trick, not even counting my future “even number top-up”. We have most definitely breached the €5,000 mark. (And if the donations hadn’t done it, I would’ve paid up myself.)
Anyway, you are absolutely amazing!
I can’t thank you enough. As it stands, all funds from eBay and Etsy have already arrived in my account. I have initiated the transfer of monies from Paypal and expect the money to be in my account on Monday. That means that I am planning to make our final donation to LOROS via muchloved on Richard’s birthday, fingers crossed. The projected final proceeds at this moment (11am, Friday morning) are in excess of €5,100. What a fitting sum, considering that Richard will be turning 51! 😉 Also, I have heard that (some of) the UK-based fans have been very clever and have donated directly – which means that their donations will accrue the UK government gift aid. That is extra money – for free – for the charity, and so donating directly makes a lot of sense. Thank you to those donors, also!
As promised, I will conduct the raffle for the mini RAPS and the RAngel among the money donors. I am planning to do so on Sunday. So tune in then.
Final accounts will be made public on Monday when I have transferred the donation. I will notify you here once our donation has been made.
I also would like to say that I have read all your messages via Paypal, Twitter, comments and apologise for not having been able to acknowledge receipt. There are simply too many to reply to everyone via platforms or via e-mail. Please forgive me for that. But once again thank you to all donors – as well as all contributors, bidders and supporters. I did not think we’d reach this far, but you have proven once again that there is simply no predicting how our fundraisers turn out. It is hugely appreciated. Much love and gratitude to all! ❤️
Guylty Pleasure 
OMG, this is fantastic!
Thank you all who participated in any way.
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Stunning result. I had hopes but no expectations. Thrilled!
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Well done!
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Absolutely breathtaking!
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Woohoo!! Fantastic result, and huge thanks to all involved, especially to you Guylty for all your hard work and organisation. I can’t say it too often, you are a treasure xx
PS converted to AUD proceeds are $7446
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Thank you, Mezz – all credit to all supporters. And wow, that looks an amazing sum in AU$. Love it!
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Excellent news and we’ll done!
Gayle
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It was absolutely wonderful to wake up to these news this morning. Many thanks back, Gayle.
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Absolutely fantastic!!! Thanks for that kiss, one big for you too 💗. I can’t stop smiling looking at this GIF. Does he say: Oh, wow! 😊 Thanks to all for all the joy.😘
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Ray is delighted – and we deserve that bear hug from him. Huge thanks to you, too, Graza!
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I strikes me that if we were able to sell actual Richard bear hugs for charity, that would completely smash all records. I suppose we can dream!
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Now, *that* would be a bestseller at top prices…
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It would definitely completely smash all records 😊. A bestseller at top prices 😂. Poor Richard, we won’t do this to him or he’ll start avoiding us 😉 😂
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Shame though – there are times when I could really do with one. Somebody needs to make a RichardBot for us – although that actually sounds a bit sinister! 😂
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Well, there’s an idea. We need a RAbot 😂
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Hehe, no, I don’t think he would entertain such a service. Not even for charity 😁
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Amazing job by all, and especially thanks to you, Guylty!
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Brilliant. Absolutely a•ma•zing! I’m overjoyed and incredulous. I didn’t think the 5 would be in reach, but this FUNdraiser really is the (not so) little project that could.
Massive thanks to you, Sonja, for bringing us all together. This is what community is all about.
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That 5 also was a big surprise for me. I am thrilled for us all, and for LOROS!
Thank you for your big contribution, Kate.
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So amazing and well done by all !!
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Amazing , just amazing.. Great job by all, but especially Sonya ! You are fantastic…
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Hooray to all of us. It has really gone so well (ignoring my mistakes)… Big thank you back.
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I’d be jumping up and down if I could. This wonderful result fills my heart with joy and has made given me the moral boost I needed to ignore my current physical pain and feel energized. Thanks, RArmy! We truly get things done when it’s needed. Happy Weekend, everyone! xo
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So glad that these news have lifted your spirits a bit. I hope you’ll feel better, soon. And thank you for your participation – it makes me happy to have you on board.
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Fabbadabbadoo! Love that it is fittingly £5100. Wonderful generous donors; wonderful generous you for making it happen.
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Hehe, “unfortunately” (not really) we have now surpassed that fitting number. What a great complaint to have, right? Fabulous in all respects – many thanks to you!
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This is such an amazing result, I´m so happy, thanks again to all who took part in this and to you for organising it 💗😊🎉.
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Great news to end the wórking week on. Many thanks for your steadfast support over the years, too, Andrea!
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£5151.51?
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oooooooh, love that idea. But, um, I think we might have surpassed that number…
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Some permutation of 51 would have been eye-catching for sure. But the more the merrier for LOROS. Here’s hoping Richard is as blown away as we are. Can’t thank you enough for all you do on behalf of the fandom, Sonja.
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I’ve been calculating all kinds of things – from how many days in 51 years to proceeds divided by 51 😂. But in the end it doesn’t matter. We’ve generated an amazing sum for LOROS, and I look forward to presenting the donation as our gift to RA.
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That is amazing! And you are amazing, organising all of it!!!
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Yep, a stunning display of generosity. Thank you 🙂
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I’m sure RA will appreciate the birthday gift as much as LOROS will appreciate the donation. This is the first year I’ve managed to organize myself to participate so great work getting it all organized!
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Glad the timing worked out for you this year, S. And I am happy if you had fun. That is at least half the objective of it all!
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Wow! Just an amazing amount raised for LOROS. 😀
Sonja, I know you always say the auctions are a group effort, and they are, but the fact remains that the bulk of the work always falls to you, so massive thanks for being the facilitator extraordinaire of all auction business. You’re a star. *hugs* xx
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Aw, thank you. I do feel very much appreciated, so all is good. It makes me happy to put my skills to work, and it also makes me happy to see my fellow fans enjoy all the fun items we get to create and make and share this way.
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Well done everybody 🙂
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Very fabulous! Thank you to everyone for the incredible generosity! 🥰
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What a fantastic result!! Thank you all for making this another memorable Birthday Celebration!! And to you especially Guylty and the other hard workers for making it all possible! Blessings on you all!
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