Over the past couple of months or so there has been some plotting going on. Bloggers from all over the UK have been huddled in corners secretly whispering and cackling to each other, slowly chiselling away at their cunning scheme.
But now the plans have reached fruition. The curtain can be drawn. Ladies and Gentlemen I give you:
We have some pretty amazing prizes on offer, including a holiday in Europe for up to two adults and four kids. It doesn’t get much better than that people.
Here’s the list in full:
- 1st prize – Three night Family Keycamp Break in Europe
- 2nd prize – Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS62 Digital Camera
- 3rd prize – HP Photosmart Premium fax all-in-one printer
- 4th prize – Fortnum and Mason Hamper
- Six runner-up prizes – SimpleHuman electronic sensor soap dispenser
Tickets are £1 each and are in aid of The Joseph Salmon Trust. And you can buy them here:
http://www.justgiving.com/hadriansraffle
BUT THAT’S NOT ALL!! Because you can help the raffle in another way too. By writing about the raffle, the walk, and the Joseph Salmon Trust (along with appropriate links) you can spread the word and hopefully prompt others to donate to the trust.
And as a thank you for doing this we’ll give you two extra fee tickets. Because we’re nice like that.
About the cause
The Joseph Salmon Trust provides financial support to families who have lost a child. This might be to help with the cost of a funeral, or to enable the self employed to take a little time off work in order to grieve.
Losing a child is the single worst possible thing to happen to a family. There is nothing we can do to make things any better, but we can do something to stop it getting worse. Many families spiral into debt after a child’s death, and this can heap even more stress and trauma onto an already devastating situation.
In July of this year 60 people from all over the world will be coming together to walk the 84 mile long Hadrian’s Wall footpath in support of the Joseph Salmon Trust. Among the walkers are bloggers from All That Comes With It, Single Parent Dad, Insomniac Mummy, Jo Beaufoix, Dad Who Writes, and many other bloggers. This raffle is to support their fundraising.
Remember to use a valid email address when buying the tickets as within 7 days a representative of the raffle will contact you to get your name and address in order to post your tickets out to you.
In addition, if you’d like to get a few additional books of tickets in order to sell them to your friends and family then just drop us a line at raffle@hadrianswalk.org
Here’s some more details about those prizes:
Three night Family Keycamp Break in Europe
Keycamp Holidays has provided a three-night break at one of its 100 plus parcs in Europe or one of ten UK Escapes locations.
Whether you’re seeking action and adventure in the countryside, watersports galore at fabulous beaches or sight-seeing in some of Europe’s best destinations – you’ll find all the ingredients for an action-packed family holiday at one of Keycamp’s fantastic parcs.
In Europe, you’ll be staying in a stylish mobile home with access to an array of facilities and activities. Keycamp’s free Fun Station kids clubs are also available at selected parcs and a return Dover to Calais ferry crossing would be included.
In the UK, you could enjoy a back-to-nature break, staying in a fully-equipped Supertent at a choice of stunning locations from the Lake District to Snowdonia and Scotland.
For more information about Keycamp, visit www.keycamp.co.uk or call 0844 406 0319.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS62
A 10.1 megapixel point and shoot digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lense. It’s the What Digital Camera magazine’s Gold Award winner in Febuary 2010. The camera currently retails at around £100
HP Premium All-In-One Printer
A complete print, scan, and copy solution that allows you to wirelessly print photos, web content, and every day documents with ease. The fact that it’s wireless means that you can place it anywhere in the home and it is still able to connect with your computer, removing the need for it to clutter up your computer space. The printer is currently retailing at around £130.
Fornum and Mason Hamper
Containing a selection of Fortnum and Mason’s finest food presented in a wicker hamper of their finest foods. Currently retailing at £40. Donated by Jo Beaufoix.
The Simplehuman Electronic Sensor Soap Dispenser
Quick, easy, and touch free to help prevent the spread of germs. Just place your hand under the sensor to dispense soap automatically. The soap pump is currently retailing at £29.99 and we have three to give away. Donated by Simplehuman
Raffle Terms and Condition
- Tickets are £1 each.
- One ticket equals one entry into the draw.
- In order to buy a ticket, make a donation at http://justgiving.com/hadriansraffle. Use a valid email address and within 7 days a representative of the raffle will contact you and ask your name and address. The tickets will then be posted out to you.
- If you blog about the raffle, adding a link to your post on this post, you will be given 2 free raffle tickets as a thank you. Please email raffle@hadrianswalk.org to let us know about your post. Maximum 2 free tickets per individual.
- Online entries to the raffle will close on the 17th of July. The raffle will be drawn on the 24th July
- The raffle is open to UK residents only.
- Promoter – Neil Salmon, The Joseph Salmon Trust, PO Box 1538, Huddersfield.
- Registered with Kirklees M.C. in accordance with the Gambling Act 2005
- Registered as a Charity in England & Wales 1123322
- Full terms and conditions available here: http://www.thejosephsalmontrust.org.uk/?page_id=353
Keycamp terms and conditions
The prize is a three night self-catering holiday. If in Europe, accommodation will be a mobile home (chosen by Keycamp), sleeping up to a maximum of 2 adults and 4 children under 18 at a Keycamp parc, excluding group B parcs, Greece, Denmark and subject to availability. A return midweek Dover to Calais ferry crossing is also included. If in the UK, accommodation will be a tent sleeping two adults and up to four children. Brochure terms and conditions apply, and Keycamp reserves the right to exclude certain parcs. Travel insurance, car, petrol, meals and spending money are not included. Extra nights/ upgrades as per brochure prices. Alternative travel options are available at a supplement. The holiday can be taken on or after 31 August 2010 and completed before 9 July 2011 (including May half-term), subject to availability. Prize is non-transferable.
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impressive! And all for a great cause. Ibe been considering blogging about this, amd now there is no excuse not to. Great wprk, Dan and team . . .
@tysdaddy, I should point out that due to legal reasons the raffle is only open to UK residents.
However the Buff’s and the T-shirts are international baby, oh yeah.
and . . . Leavimg co,,emts via cellphone? In the dark? Priceless . . .
I want the vacation!
I want the camera!
I want the fine foods.
Most of all, I want that electronic soap dispenser.
That’s it, then. I’m moving to the UK so I can take part in this raffle. That’s all there is to it.
Seriously, though, it’s an impressive collection of prizes. The only thing missing is “An Evening With Dan and his Ukulele.”
.-= Idaho Dad´s last blog ..6 Years Old =-.
@Idaho Dad, I can throw one in if you like. actually there was talk of me bringing it (and the two Rich’s bringing their guitar and bass) on the camping night.
Maybe not.
tickets bought. )ps I would have paid twic ethat to win an evening with Dan and his Uke!) I wondered is it ok to buy a t-shirt even though I’m not walking ?
.-= kelloggsville´s last blog ..Chalk it up to experience =-.
@kelloggsville Thanks so much. You’re the first to buy so have a 100% chance of all the prizes so far!
You also certainly can buy a t-shirt. Buy them here http://www.justgiving.com/hadriansmerchandise then email archie@hadrianswalk.org with your size and address.
@Dan, picture link up advertising raffle must be worth half a ticket!!!!! I will do a full post over the weekend x
.-= kelloggsville´s last blog ..Chalk it up to experience =-.
Wow, what a great raffle! You had me right up until “must live in the UK”. Ah well. Loved the t-shirt pic on your last post, btw.
.-= Kristin´s last blog ..WTF Australia ?!? =-.
Better late than never, I just bought mine and published a post about it in an attempt to claim two more…. man that holiday looks good!
.-= Steve´s last blog ..Grab yourself a bargain! =-.