OLBG Charity Scheme

[Betfairalfie]

[Antony OLBG]

Theres hundreds, probably thousands of charities to chose from.

Many of the human ones (Cancer, Aged, Children) + others like RPCA are very high profile and get a lot of support already, other smaller ones are often more local to a particular region (hospices etc). All are very deserving of course.

We thought its best if we focus on
1. lesser know charities where £1,000 really makes a difference
2. stuff thats relevant to us in terms of being sports related

Its probably too strong to say that racehorses are exploited for our entertainment, but personally I feel we owe them something back.

[aye66]

if u feel strongly against the racehorse charity, then u can donate to the great football giveaway project.. it makes loads of kids and people happy.
look at how football unified iraq when they won the asia cup!

[The Shark]

Thanks very much for all your generous donations. These 100 footballs are sure to change the lives of a lot of kids who live in some of the poorest countries. I heard that in some areas the footballs are used to encourage the kids to go to school.

Only £98 needed to send that £1000 to the Great Football Giveaway.

Yes we have tried to find charities which are related to what we do - if people who bet on horses day in day out dont give some support to the charities which aid them then who will.

With these lesser known charities - as well as giving them cash we hope that we are helping to raise their profiles. I guess that not all of you had heard about HEROS and The Great Football Giveaway.

Seperate from the Charity Scheme we are also supporting Greatwood who as well as helping horses also use the horses to help Children with special needs. Money has also been given to Comic Relief and Sport Relief.

Might be a good time for those of you who dont agree with the chosen charities to mail in suggestions for future charities.

[Roger Green]

Only another £ 39 from members and we have a grand for the Footballs Come on we can do it !!

[Betfairalfie]

14 quid to go guys and OLBG have raised 2k.

Come on August prize winners - you know it makes sense

[brewster39]

I love what OLBG is doing here, for the good cause

Alfie, the pool done it mate. 3-1 to the OLBG army!
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[topnotch]

i think i came third in the august rugby tipsters, please take the prize (i think it is a fiver) for the charity scheme. all the best fellas
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[topnotch]

i just discovered another fiver in my prize money for forum contribution, so also i would like to donate that. i can't remember how/where to donate so guidance will be appreciated, topnotch.
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top rugby tipster april 2007

[Antony OLBG]

topnotch - thanks - theres a link near where you find your real money balance on your mytips page.


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[Roger Green]

Great stuff we have hit £2000 in donations Come on you August prize winnes dig deep! I would join you if only I could win some OLBG cash!!!!
Good Luck

[Betfairalfie]

OLBG Charity Scheme hits 2K

OLBG 3 Bookies 1 (with a six nil victory )

Its been a great weekend