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FOR LUCA 24TH JUNE 2012....

Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:49 pm

Hi everyone, I am looking for some assistance from you all if I may? Below is a link for those of you on Facebook to a page about a very very brave young man, Luca Williams. I have cut and pasted some of the words from that page which should more than explain the situation.

Luca is a beautiful 3 year old who was struck down with Meningococcal Septicaemia in early January and his life changed forever…This horrendous disease ravaged every part of his body in hours and left him fighting for his life! With less than a 3% chance of survival Luca pulled through however he was not unscathed…
Luca lost both of his legs and all of his tissue, some muscle and skin below his hips. He has massive skin and tissue and muscle loss across his arms and shoulders and is now fighting to save his knees which have been severely damaged.

We will be raising funds to cover the huge costs of equipment and prosthetics giving Luca every chance to excel in every aspect of his future.

To that end I am working with some other local people, one of which is Jeff Eckhardt, to raise funds for Luca at a charity football match on the 24th June at Whiteheads Sports Club in Bassaleg nr Newport. There will be various ex players in attendance and really hope that as many City fan as possible will turn up and pay a small amount to see past stars in action but more importantly raise money to help Luca. I dont as yet know all of the details but I believe there will be a BBQ and Disco that evening. If someone could make this a sticky it would be very much appreciated and I can then keep the thread updated as to our progress.

The link for Luca's page is: http://www.facebook.com/messages/815890767#!/ForLuca1

Please help if you can :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah:

Re: FOR LUCA 24TH JUNE 2012....

Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:59 pm

well done on the good work mate. keep us updated on the event,maybe we could sort a day out up there. :ayatollah:

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Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:02 pm

saddam wrote:well done on the good work mate. keep us updated on the event,maybe we could sort a day out up there. :ayatollah:


Darren more than welcome mate....in fact the more the merrier! :ayatollah:

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Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:05 pm

Dange wrote:
saddam wrote:well done on the good work mate. keep us updated on the event,maybe we could sort a day out up there. :ayatollah:


Darren more than welcome mate....in fact the more the merrier! :ayatollah:

will have a word with bowman and the others to see who is up for it.
might even get Marc to go as you say there might be a bar-b-q. and we know he likes his food ;)

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Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:19 pm

saddam wrote:
Dange wrote:
saddam wrote:well done on the good work mate. keep us updated on the event,maybe we could sort a day out up there. :ayatollah:


Darren more than welcome mate....in fact the more the merrier! :ayatollah:

will have a word with bowman and the others to see who is up for it.
might even get Marc to go as you say there might be a bar-b-q. and we know he likes his food ;)


Yes I'll get them to bring a 2nd Hog!!!! :lol: :lol: :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah:

Re: FOR LUCA 24TH JUNE 2012....

Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:22 pm

Dange wrote:
saddam wrote:
Dange wrote:
saddam wrote:well done on the good work mate. keep us updated on the event,maybe we could sort a day out up there. :ayatollah:


Darren more than welcome mate....in fact the more the merrier! :ayatollah:

will have a word with bowman and the others to see who is up for it.
might even get Marc to go as you say there might be a bar-b-q. and we know he likes his food ;)


Yes I'll get them to bring a 2nd Hog!!!! :lol: :lol: :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah:

thats Marc sorted for food what is everyone else having :lol:
all jokes aside i hope the event is well supported and raises much needed money. :ayatollah:

Re: FOR LUCA 24TH JUNE 2012....

Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:51 pm

I really hope so mate.....more than a worthy cause! :ayatollah:

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Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:32 pm

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Re: CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH FOR LUCA 24TH JUNE 2012....

Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:16 pm

Would appreciate some help guys.....if you can attend on the day!? :ayatollah:

Re: FOR LUCA 24TH JUNE 2012....

Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:31 pm

Simon :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah: ...I'll do my best mate :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah:

Re: FOR LUCA 24TH JUNE 2012....

Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:48 pm

Marc wrote:Simon :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah: ...I'll do my best mate :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah:


Would be great to see you mate......worth it theres a few guest appearances! ;)

Re: FOR LUCA 24TH JUNE 2012....

Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:44 pm

Simon i would have loved to attend and support this event but i fly to Cyprus at 7am on that morning.I wish you all the best with it and i am sure my friends from here will make up for my absence. :ayatollah: :ayatollah:
Good luck mate. :D

Re: FOR LUCA 24TH JUNE 2012....

Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:19 pm

Dange wrote:Hi everyone, I am looking for some assistance from you all if I may? Below is a link for those of you on Facebook to a page about a very very brave young man, Luca Williams. I have cut and pasted some of the words from that page which should more than explain the situation.

Luca is a beautiful 3 year old who was struck down with Meningococcal Septicaemia in early January and his life changed forever…This horrendous disease ravaged every part of his body in hours and left him fighting for his life! With less than a 3% chance of survival Luca pulled through however he was not unscathed…
Luca lost both of his legs and all of his tissue, some muscle and skin below his hips. He has massive skin and tissue and muscle loss across his arms and shoulders and is now fighting to save his knees which have been severely damaged.

We will be raising funds to cover the huge costs of equipment and prosthetics giving Luca every chance to excel in every aspect of his future.

To that end I am working with some other local people, one of which is Jeff Eckhardt, to raise funds for Luca at a charity football match on the 24th June at Whiteheads Sports Club in Bassaleg nr Newport. There will be various ex players in attendance and really hope that as many City fan as possible will turn up and pay a small amount to see past stars in action but more importantly raise money to help Luca. I dont as yet know all of the details but I believe there will be a BBQ and Disco that evening. If someone could make this a sticky it would be very much appreciated and I can then keep the thread updated as to our progress.

The link for Luca's page is: http://www.facebook.com/messages/815890767#!/ForLuca1

Please help if you can :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah:

:ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah:

Re: FOR LUCA 24TH JUNE 2012....

Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:37 pm

seen all the pics that you have posted today on facebook showing some of the support for Luca with the Hands Up For Luca to raise awareness. brilliant that so many people are supporting the cause.
i also noticed that Luca was due an operation today and i hope that all went well.
keep up the good work mate :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah:

Re: FOR LUCA 24TH JUNE 2012....

Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:09 pm

Cheers Guys would love to see some regular faces from off here at the event. May be worth your while with some guest appearances that I wont detail just yet ;) Confirmed City Legends are: Jeff Eckhardt, Christian Roberts, John Williams, Scott Young, Jason Bowen, Roger Gibbins, Damon Searle, Craig Middleton, Richard Carpenter and Mike Ford :ayatollah:

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Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:50 pm

Im not on facebook is there another link you can donate to please?

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Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:34 pm

polo wrote:Im not on facebook is there another link you can donate to please?


Polo, there will be mate we're just sorting out a just giving page. As soon as thats up and running I'll post it on here. Come along on the day mate if its not too far, would be good to catch up with people off here on the day! :ayatollah:

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Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:37 pm

Dange wrote:
polo wrote:Im not on facebook is there another link you can donate to please?


Polo, there will be mate we're just sorting out a just giving page. As soon as thats up and running I'll post it on here. Come along on the day mate if its not too far, would be good to catch up with people off here on the day! :ayatollah:

Will try mate. Cant even view facebook but that post has touched me. Puts things in perspective.

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Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:23 pm

Lads can anyone tell me how you post one of your own photos/pictures? I can put pictures off the web on here but have no clue how you'd put a picture off your computer on here? Just wanted to introduce people to Luca before and after Meningitas.

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Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:26 pm

Dange wrote:Lads can anyone tell me how you post one of your own photos/pictures? I can put pictures off the web on here but have no clue how you'd put a picture off your computer on here? Just wanted to introduce people to Luca before and after Meningitas.

go on post reply click on upload attachment and browse through your pics then add file :ayatollah: hope that helps

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Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:28 pm

Dange wrote:Lads can anyone tell me how you post one of your own photos/pictures? I can put pictures off the web on here but have no clue how you'd put a picture off your computer on here? Just wanted to introduce people to Luca before and after Meningitas.

I managed to get on facebook to view the page. Heartbreaking. What a little fighter.

Re: FOR LUCA 24TH JUNE 2012....

Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:34 pm

saddam wrote:
Dange wrote:Lads can anyone tell me how you post one of your own photos/pictures? I can put pictures off the web on here but have no clue how you'd put a picture off your computer on here? Just wanted to introduce people to Luca before and after Meningitas.

go on post reply click on upload attachment and browse through your pics then add file :ayatollah: hope that helps


Star man cheers Darren! :ayatollah:

Re: FOR LUCA 24TH JUNE 2012....

Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:35 pm

polo wrote:
Dange wrote:Lads can anyone tell me how you post one of your own photos/pictures? I can put pictures off the web on here but have no clue how you'd put a picture off your computer on here? Just wanted to introduce people to Luca before and after Meningitas.

I managed to get on facebook to view the page. Heartbreaking. What a little fighter.


And we're with him all the way mate...another op today, as you say such a little fighter :ayatollah:

Re: FOR LUCA 24TH JUNE 2012....

Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:43 pm

Dange wrote:
polo wrote:
Dange wrote:Lads can anyone tell me how you post one of your own photos/pictures? I can put pictures off the web on here but have no clue how you'd put a picture off your computer on here? Just wanted to introduce people to Luca before and after Meningitas.

I managed to get on facebook to view the page. Heartbreaking. What a little fighter.


And we're with him all the way mate...another op today, as you say such a little fighter :ayatollah:

As soon as that link is set up for donations get it up mate. Im with this brave little fella.

My youngest is nearly 3 I just cannot comprehend what this little boy and his family have gone and are going through.

Re: FOR LUCA 24TH JUNE 2012....

Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:44 pm

These are the before and after pictures of Luca.......he is I'm sure you'll agree an amazing little man!!
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Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:54 pm

Truly amazing mate. Still smiling. Unbelievable.

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Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:15 pm

Just a reminder....Annis, cheers for the publicity, hope to see you there! :ayatollah:

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Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:18 pm

Dange wrote:Just a reminder....Annis, cheers for the publicity, hope to see you there! :ayatollah:


My missus hates this site as I spend more time on here than talking to her but I showed her this thread earlier and she burst out crying.

As soon as the donation link is set up get it on here Dange. :ayatollah:

Re: FOR LUCA 24TH JUNE 2012....

Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:44 pm

polo wrote:
Dange wrote:Just a reminder....Annis, cheers for the publicity, hope to see you there! :ayatollah:


My missus hates this site as I spend more time on here than talking to her but I showed her this thread earlier and she burst out crying.

As soon as the donation link is set up get it on here Dange. :ayatollah:


I will mate.......just going through the legals to make For Lucs a registered charity :ayatollah:

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Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:57 pm

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