Norm Posted 20 August, 2014 Posted 20 August, 2014 Running around all 20 Premier League Clubs for Cancer Research UK because I want to raise over £1,000,000 for CRUK. Here is the link to his Just Giving page, in case anyone wishes to donate https://www.justgiving.com/BenalisBigRun Mods, if this is in the wrong place, sorry.
Kingsland Red Posted 20 August, 2014 Posted 20 August, 2014 Hopefully everyone at the Leverkusen game would have donated on a mobile as text number etc were given out during his video on the big screens.
Gemmel Posted 2 September, 2014 Posted 2 September, 2014 Request From Le Tiss Matt Le Tissier @mattletiss7 · Aug 31 Lets get #benalisbigrun trending. Hes 8 days in to this incredible challenge RT the hell out of this to get him noticed @Benalisbigrun GO!!! For those of you on twitter, got to be worth a retweet Incredible feat if he pulls it off. Good luck Franny
mini_me Posted 3 September, 2014 Posted 3 September, 2014 You can catch up on Franny's progress by following these video blogs. BLOG 1 : BLOG 2 : BLOG 3 : BLOG 4 : BLOG 5 : Franny is definitely starting to hit the pain barrier but is nearly halfway through after running 35 - 50 miles every single day. I know that there is a lot of shout outs for charitable donations these days but Franny is taking on a mammoth challenge and deserves as much support as we can give him. Please Text "BIGR55 £3" to 70070 to donate £3 or replace £3 with amount you wish to donate or you can visit the website http://www.benalisbigrun.co.uk to make a just giving donation.
Tauro Posted 4 September, 2014 Posted 4 September, 2014 Why is this not a sticky and why does it not have more posts? A true club legend, fundraising for a cause that nearly everyone on this forum would have been affected by in one way or another... Everyone should get behind the man and give him all the support we can (even if it's only 50p)
Pancake Posted 4 September, 2014 Posted 4 September, 2014 Donated already. Amazing thing he is doing. Going to go and give him a cheer in London.
Joesaint Posted 4 September, 2014 Posted 4 September, 2014 Donated, loving the videos, and really can't believe how far he has run already... is this even possible? Wishing him all the luck in the world, must be daunting to get up knowing the run you have to do, for such a condensed amount of time.
Noodles34 Posted 4 September, 2014 Posted 4 September, 2014 Why is this not a sticky and why does it not have more posts? A true club legend, fundraising for a cause that nearly everyone on this forum would have been affected by in one way or another... Everyone should get behind the man and give him all the support we can (even if it's only 50p) Because everyone seems more transfixed with old players and old managers, talking in circles. i donated last nights so I can watch Franny come home at the Newcastle game with a clear conscience. this guy is genuinely a legend, not just because of his desire and love of playing for us, not because he said that he would play for anyone if he had, except Pompey, he,s a legend because he is genuinely a really top guy. Met him plenty of times, always chats, always seems genuinely interested in what you are saying not just going through the motions etc. top bloke, severely hot Mrs, for people of my age anyway (the first wag I remember, had a major crush on Karen) and out of respect I won't comment on his daughter! please donate what you can, even if it's 50p, cracking cause for a cracking mush.
Noodles34 Posted 4 September, 2014 Posted 4 September, 2014 This should be a sticky Mr Grant, if your forum football team requests are worth that, or Turkish trying to tell us how right he was, blah, blah, ****ing blah, then what this guy is doing, under our name basically, then I can't se why you can't promote this cause?
Gemmel Posted 4 September, 2014 Posted 4 September, 2014 This should be a sticky Mr Grant, if your forum football team requests are worth that, or Turkish trying to tell us how right he was, blah, blah, ****ing blah, then what this guy is doing, under our name basically, then I can't se why you can't promote this cause? Have to agree Mods - Certainly worthy of a sticky
cellone Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Will he finish at SMS? Would be good if it was a match day. Also any chance of a bit of guest posting Franny? Keep going bud.
andoru Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Just looked on his website. Says about £42,000 donated so far. That's a little disappointing, isn't it? His target is a million.
ashleyb5443 Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Will he finish at SMS? Would be good if it was a match day. Also any chance of a bit of guest posting Franny? Keep going bud. Yeah he finishes just in time for the Newcastle game, I think over the next week you'll start seeing sky sports news pick this up. Fair play to him for doing that, if struggle with one day of what he's been doing. More importantly can we get a Decent song going for him when he arrives.
Noodles34 Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Yeah he finishes just in time for the Newcastle game, I think over the next week you'll start seeing sky sports news pick this up. Fair play to him for doing that, if struggle with one day of what he's been doing. More importantly can we get a Decent song going for him when he arrives. Thats a good shout, not my strong point but here goes; Benali, whoooooaa, Benali As true as a Saint can be He ****ing hates Pompey Benali, whoooooa, Benali i think you know that tune, maybe our own Leornard Cohen can contribute.... Turkish to to the main board please.
Noodles34 Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Just looked on his website. Says about £42,000 donated so far. That's a little disappointing, isn't it? His target is a million. It looks it initially but apparently the sponsorship goes up as he nears the end, though you have to say a million looks miles away, maybe it was an optimistic target perhaps? he had a tough day yesterday, see Echo (fair play to their coverage) but really Matty should be using his influence at Sky to get this cause promoted.
Miffy Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Definitely deserves to be a sticky. This is a fantastic effort to raise money for a charity that could touch everyone lives, directly or indirectly. £1M is a phenomenal target and we should try to help him reach it.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Any ideas how much he's raised so far?
alehouseboys Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Benali, whoooooaa, Benali As true as a Saint can be He ****ing hates Pompey Benali, whoooooa, Benali Was hoping that one disappeared with Cortese (don't think Franny would appreciate sharing a song with the Don). Just simply "Benali, Benali, Benali..." continually as he goes round the pitch would he him a massive lift. The TV cameras will be following him round so any 'obscene' language will just ruin the moment. Good luck Franny, hopefully every Saints fan will donate.
Viking Warrior Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 For heavens sake He has raised circa £42k
positivepete Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 For heavens sake He has raised circa £42k Make it a sticky Steve, we need to do better than this to support a truly incredible challenge, from a legend of the club.
oldsarum Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 need everyone on this board to donate to give him the and the charity he's raising the money for what they deserve £43K is nowhere near enough for the effort Franny is putting in
Saint IQ Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 I donated last night, hopefully it will pick up near the end with sky sports soccer saturday covering it or something
mini_me Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Here is the latest video BLOG ; BLOG 6 : If you can help raise awareness you can share this by retweeting this or sharing this on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vehosaintsfc/posts/1463379343941774 Even if you cannot afford to donate then a retweet or a share to raise awareness to those who can or would donate costs nothing.
Heisenberg Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 what a superb effort. top bloke I donated already - still surprised donations are still so low? You'd think a few footballers would donate a few £'000s
stockportsaint Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Just donated myself. Not seen any coverage of this on mainstream news channels, either local news or sports news. Bit disappointed that with Alan Shearer on the MOTD/Football Focus sofas, and Le Tiss in the "Sky Sports News HQ" studio every Saturday that we've not seen more attention to what will be a first in sporting terms. We had loads of coverage last season on the BBC when Robbie Goldilocks Savage and Alan Shearer were sitting on every seat at Wembley. Surely running 1000 miles in 21 days is more of a physical achievement. Talking of Shearer and Le Tiss, at least Matty managed to run a shortish distance with Franny, at least according to the Burnley to Man U video blog. Quite disappointed that Shearer, who must surely be fitter than Le Tiss, didn't manage to run from St James' Park to the Stadium of Light, perhaps he has an injury?
RedWillie Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Magnificent effort -donated. Spread the word everyone .
Tauro Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Well done to whoever, stickied this. It will be much appreciated! Now lets all get behind him and see how much support he gets and awareness he can raise!
TwoPints Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Just donated myself. Not seen any coverage of this on mainstream news channels, either local news or sports news. Bit disappointed that with Alan Shearer on the MOTD/Football Focus sofas, and Le Tiss in the "Sky Sports News HQ" studio every Saturday that we've not seen more attention to what will be a first in sporting terms. We had loads of coverage last season on the BBC when Robbie Goldilocks Savage and Alan Shearer were sitting on every seat at Wembley. Surely running 1000 miles in 21 days is more of a physical achievement. Talking of Shearer and Le Tiss, at least Matty managed to run a shortish distance with Franny, at least according to the Burnley to Man U video blog. Quite disappointed that Shearer, who must surely be fitter than Le Tiss, didn't manage to run from St James' Park to the Stadium of Light, perhaps he has an injury? This There should be daily updates on SSN showing his progress and which ground he's reached. There's interest there for fans of all premier league clubs but they don't appear to have covered this at all.
red&white56 Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Took time to read what he's doing and have to feel a bit ashamed for not paying more attention to Franny's big run. Have corrected this now - thanks for the sticky!
100%Red&White Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 I'm sure we can all sacrifice a few beers this weekend to nudge the donations up. Maybe we should pepper Sky Sports suggesting they back this fantastic effort - I'm sure if Honest 'Arry was putting himself out like this we'd never hear the end of it!
Ewell Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Why is this not a sticky and why does it not have more posts? A true club legend, fundraising for a cause that nearly everyone on this forum would have been affected by in one way or another... Everyone should get behind the man and give him all the support we can (even if it's only 50p) Because all people seem to care about these days is doing a look at me, look at me ice bucket challenge video in the name of what is a horirble condition that affects very few people (if they even donate at all). Dontaed to Franny cause already, he deserves more so please help if you can afford to.
redkeith Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Thanks for putting this up, I had forgotten to donate. Is it easy for any of you twitter users to get this trending ??
disconnect Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Have Tweeted the video up in Leicester, and a new video has just popped up today. Hopefully that'll help reach a few more people and i'll donate tonight. Amazing effort.
Norm Posted 5 September, 2014 Author Posted 5 September, 2014 (edited) I am so in awe of what Franny is doing. Watching his son's latest video did concern me and I hope Franny is going to be able complete his journey. Top man! I found watching that rather difficult. Edited 5 September, 2014 by Norm
Ziggy Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Shared his Facebook page but he has stiff competition with all the ice bucket challenge posts.
Minty Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 If every football fan who has seen the guy play donated just a quid he should get to £1m easily. Promote along those lines perhaps? Needs cross posting to other forums too?
Sour Mash Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Absolutely ridiculously top effort from him, more than happy to donate.
Gis Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 If Franny diverts via Blackburn and kicks John Bailey I'll donate another £20
timayes Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Just done my bit - it is still a fantastic amount of money, I wish to god there was more I could do to reach his target. Good luck Franny
Eric The Red Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 Also chipped in with a donation. A very good cause and a top man doing it.
cellone Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 (edited) deleted Edited 5 September, 2014 by cellone
Ewell Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 IBC is less look at me than posting just to tell everyone you've donated. Yeah ok mate if you say so. no doubt you are a tool that did one, well done!
cellone Posted 5 September, 2014 Posted 5 September, 2014 (edited) deleted Edited 5 September, 2014 by cellone
Norm Posted 5 September, 2014 Author Posted 5 September, 2014 (edited) Deleted. Edited 5 September, 2014 by Norm
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