Happy Jack Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 (edited) Earlier this week I was asked by a couple of Basschatters more charitably minded than me, "Are you planning to run a collection in Tim's memory?" and I couldn't think what purpose that would serve. Now I know. Tim's body has been recovered but, inevitably, he was travelling without insurance. That means that his family are now facing a VERY substantial bill to have his body flown back to England. As I mentioned in my original thread, this is not a wealthy family ... far from it. [size=3][b]As of now, I am running an appeal on Basschat to raise funds to help get Tim back to England.[/b][/size] If you wish to make a donation/contribution, please PayPal ONLY to my account. This email address (my PayPal address) needs to be typed [color="#FF0000"][b]backwards[/b][/color]: [email protected] All donations will be kept anonymous, but please ensure that your "Message" makes clear that this is a donation to Tim's fund. The appeal runs until I hear from Tim's family that they have the matter under control, and I'll report back here. I'm sorry if this seems rather brusque and business-like ... I'm a Finance Director and I tend to deal with money in this way. Jack Edited February 1, 2010 by Happy Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Maybe some newspapers should be covering this? The family should contact the media for help in this matter, generally could be covered by that. Either way, a good cause. If i sell a bass i'll be donating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='725476' date='Jan 26 2010, 05:24 PM']Earlier this week I was asked by a couple of Basschatters more charitably minded than me, "Are you planning to run a collection in Tim's memory?" and I couldn't think what purpose that would serve. Now I know. Tim's body has been recovered but, inevitably, he was travelling without insurance. That means that his family are now facing a VERY substantial bill to have his body flown back to England. As I mentioned in my original thread, this is not a wealthy family ... far from it. [size=3][b]As of now, I am running an appeal on Basschat to raise funds to help get Tim back to England.[/b][/size] If you wish to make a donation/contribution, please PayPal ONLY to my account. This email address (my PayPal address) needs to be typed [color="#FF0000"][b]backwards[/b][/color]: [email protected] All donations will be kept anonymous, but please ensure that your "Message" makes clear that this is a donation to Tim's fund. The appeal runs until I hear from Tim's family that they have the matter under control, and I'll report back here. I'm sorry if this seems rather brusque and business-like ... I'm a Finance Director and I tend to deal with money in this way. Jack[/quote] Done, Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Jack, any idea how much needs to be raised here, ball-park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznbass Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 (edited) If anyone missed the thread about this, or doesnt know, visit,please Copy paste it into your browser, i dont know how to link it [url="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/southamerica/brazil/7073862/Family-struggling-to-repatriate-body-of-After-Death-musician-Timothy-Kennelly.html"]http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/...y-Kennelly.html[/url] A true hero. Its linked already Edited January 26, 2010 by aznbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='725809' date='Jan 26 2010, 11:15 PM']Jack, any idea how much needs to be raised here, ball-park?[/quote] keep us updated on this and any shortfall please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbloke Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Hi Jack, Donation payment made. Please let us know how this goes. Thanks, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 Just back from band rehearsal. I've no real idea of the amounts involved - there are some very silly numbers floating about on this issue. As I understand it, a collection amongst Basschatters is never going to cover the entire cost anyway, so we're simply making a contribution. Similar collections are under way in a number of other areas, e.g. my daughter and all her friends are contributing funds through Facebook. Picking up on Shockwave's earlier point, obviously it is possible that a newspaper will suddenly step forward and offer to cover all costs (in exchange for exclusive interviews blah blah blah). Equally obviously it is possible that this will not happen. On balance, I would prefer to be doing something to help and I'm willing to take the risk that my contribution will not be the deciding factor. YMMV. Thank you to everyone who has chosen to support this. Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Small contribution made Jack. I hope that the family finds a way to bring their son home... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='725881' date='Jan 26 2010, 11:12 PM']On balance, I would prefer to be doing something to help and I'm willing to take the risk that my contribution will not be the deciding factor.[/quote] I salute you, and I will make a contribution in the morning when I am compos mentis enough to grapple with financial systems. I'm astounded that the F&CO cannot sort this out. What do we pay taxes for? This boy died a hero, trying to save a life. If he'd been wearing a uniform , this much at least would have been assured. Bringing him back is not something that people can do - this is something that governments and news media can do. Write to your MP, write to the Evening Standard, people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='725926' date='Jan 27 2010, 12:10 AM']Small contribution made Jack. I hope that the family finds a way to bring their son home...[/quote] Indeed. Edited January 29, 2010 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 This would have been a lot simpler if he'd just spent £40 on travel insurance. Never the less, I will be sending a donation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 [quote name='Toasted' post='728615' date='Jan 29 2010, 12:51 PM']This would have been a lot simpler if he'd just spent £40 on travel insurance.[/quote] I think that lesson is there for us all to learn. How exactly do I donate by PayPal? I've never done it like this before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I'll give you mine in the JB tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Conan' post='728621' date='Jan 29 2010, 12:53 PM']How exactly do I donate by PayPal? I've never done it like this before...[/quote] * Log into your paypal account. * Click on the 'send money' tab on the menu across the top. * A 'Send Money form will open up. * Put jack's email address (as detailed in his post) in the 'To' field. * Put your donation value in the 'amount' field. * Below these fields are two tabs - 'Purchase' and 'Personal'. Click on the 'Personal' tab * The 'Personal' dialogue box will open, showing buttons next to a range of descriptions of the nature of the personal payment. I left it as 'gift' * Click on continue and a confirmation of payment page will appear, similar to the usual paypal confo page, with funding options etc. * If funded from your credit or debit card, there is a fee, which you can elect to pay yourself. If funded from your bank account it should incur no paypal charge. * Add a note in the message field indicating that the payment's for the Tim Kennelly fund * Confirm payment * Log out Edited January 29, 2010 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickH Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Right, I'm absolutely skint right now, but I'm going to hold a raffle round my dayjob office for some free bass lessons to drum up some cash. (Maybe also find myself some new long-term pupils - charity does after all begin at home!) Anyone else got any bright ideas how to raise some cash above and beyond? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 "Hey mate, Just to let you know I haven't forgotten about your story on E14. I'm going to run it on Wednesday, as this will give me a chance to give it it a proper write-up. Also, Tuesday/Wednesday is the period we get most readers on, to give it as much publicity as possible. Brad" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLondon Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Jack, I'm absolutely skint at the moment being out of work! Is there anything more we can do apart of the collection? Maybe we can quickly organise a gig for this cause? I reckon we could get quite a few bands and raise much more this way? Just and idea... Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 That's a really nice idea, but this collection has a pretty short lifespan. Tim's family are currently negotiating with the authorities over the cost of bringing his body home, and with their bank over borrowing the shortfall (however much that may be). Aleks (my daughter) and I have collected over £1000 so far - a big slug of which has come from Basschat - and we plan to close down the collection early next week. The one thing I do NOT want is to still be taking money from people after the main objective has been completed. Again, many thanks to all who have supported this effort. Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLondon Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I see what you mean, but if they have to borrow the money from bank maybe we can organise a gig and then all the proceeds would go towards paying off that loan ? I don't think any parent should pay ''monthly instalments'' for their kids body, I think this will be a very depressing fact looking at the statements etc and remembering what it's for if you know what I mean... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='729559' date='Jan 30 2010, 12:06 PM']The one thing I do NOT want is to still be taking money from people after the main objective has been completed.[/quote] The article I'm getting put up will only have a link to the album sale page, so even if he has been repatriated it will publicise the music he left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 Nice work Wayne, and I have no problem at all with some sort of benefit gig for Tim's family once the funeral has been sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIJ-VI Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Are there any Canadians here? If so, please PM me. Thank you. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 The Ealing Gazette are reporting the family need to pay £10k to get Tim home. That's shocking. I wouldn't want to be the tour manager right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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