The Fundraising Projects

Dear all,

Sorry that this update came 7 months late. I was too caught up with things. Hence, this blog was put to rest.

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Note: The following are exerpts taken from "My Story, My Life".

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Below are the following fundraising projects I embarked on in my attempt to raise funds for the Autumn 2007 expedition.

Sold cupcakes.... RM5 each..

Cupcakes: The Night Before...

*yeah, rip-off I know! But super cute la! I remember customers asking me whether they are edible!*

NOTE: They were donated courtesy of Shalia. (PS: Do check out her site, she makes the loveliest cuppies ever!) The lovely lady who agreed to make them for me! Sold almost all of them bout 90 I think :) But in all, the 1U event wasn't a success. Another lesson to be learnt! Wanna know more? Gimme a buzz!

Sold old junks... Kudos to ZY for the junk-collecting effort. Double salute for 'going green' by using public transport summore!

Tribute to the man who did it all with public transport! *salute*
(Picture taken during Charlie's FR, January 2008. Picture credits: Jer Rei)

Bet you would never want to go through that again now that you can 'lou lup' the little mousedeer that drinks like a camel already! *winks*
*Thanks! We couldn't have made it by for your efforts. And Vincent's 24/7 help too!* Not forgetting the others who dropped by to support us!

Our stall.... during our FR, September 2007...

(Picture credits: My pariah + ciplak K610i camera)

Life as a 'pasar malam' trader was tough....

(Picture credits: Zhi Yong)

We've learnt how to give press-interviews.... Which was interesting...

Vincent, ZY and I, with Sharmini and The Star (R.A.G.E.) photographer
(Picture credits: ZY's camera, picture taken by Christal)

NOTE: Totally unexpected call for an interview! As all I wanted was for them to publish a short write-up about our fundraising event at 1 Utama. But yeah, enjoyable experience!

(Picture Credits: Zhi Yong)

Oh yes, I sold postcards too! They were the most profitable of all!!! That in fact, made up for about 60% of the funds raised.

A sample of the postcards I sent to my donors. 'Outsourced' from Vincent.

And yes, we sold t-shirts as well! A joint-venture between Vincent, Zhi Yong, Yen Jun, Ee Laine and I.

Anyone interested?? We still have a couple of them left!!! RM5 each!!!!!

Not the most flattering of pics, but it's the best one I have of someone wearing our t-shirts...

-LV-

Raleigh-ing for a Cause

(Poster courtesy of Christal Loh, September 2007)

-LV-

Unwanted Items Anyone???

Dear all,

Unwanted items required for our Jumble Sale to be held on 23rd September 2007.

• Old/Vintage Clothes
• Board Games
• Sports Equipment
• Electrical Appliances
• Accessories
• Kitchen Ware
• Decorative Items
• Books

For more information contact Li Vyen (012-5300281) or Zhi Yong (017-6690188) and we will make arrangements for collection.

Further details on the venue for this event will be posted once confirmed. Stay tuned!

-LV-

Venue Sponsor: 1 Utama Shopping Centre

Dear all,

I'm glad to announce that 1 Utama Shopping Centre has agreed to be the official venue sponsor for our fundraising event "Raleigh-ing for a Cause" on the 22nd September 2007.

Brief details are as follows:

• Date: 22nd September 2007 (Saturday)
• Venue: 4th Floor Highstreet, 1 Utama (Opposite Glitter's Cafe)
• Time: Whole day (10am - 10.30pm)

Planned events are as follows:

1. Hotdog Eating Competition


2. "Pay for us to Cycle"


3. BakeSale (Sponsor - Shalia's Cupcakes)


4. Cookie Decorating Booth


5. "All the Happy Things" - Sale of items remniscent of our childhood


6. Sale of second-hand books


7. And more to follow........

Keep an eye on this space! Will get the official poster up ASAP.

-LV-

New Sponsor: Shalia's Cupcakes

Dear all,

I am glad to announce that Shalia (Shalia's Cupcakes http://shaliastreats.blogspot.com/) has kindly agreed to contribute towards my one-day project at 1 Utama (Raleigh-ing for a Cause).

FYI, Shalia is an avid baker who bakes lovely little cupcakes (cuppies) decorated with delightfully colourful butter cream icing. Her deliciously scrumptious deserts would be available for sale at my BakeSale Booth during the event on 23rd September.

Here's a sample of what she makes...

(Picture credits: http://shaliastreats.blogspot.com)

Craving for them now? Be sure to visit my booth on that day! Don't miss out!

PS: Shalia could be contacted at shalia.scrumptious@yahoo.com for bookings and orders.

-LV-

"Raleigh-ing for a Cause": 1 Utama, 23rd September 2007

Dear all,

I am writing with great pleasure to inform you that the One-day event "Raleigh-ing for a Cause" on the 23rd September 2007 is confirmed. More details to follow.

Thanks to my kind sponsors - 1 Utama Shopping Centre.

-LV-

My Partner-in-Crime

Dear all,

I've added a new link today. Please visit Zhi Yong's blog at http://zh1yong.blogspot.com/search/label/Expedition07 for more details on our current and/or upcoming fundraising activities.

FYI, Zhi Yong is a fellow Raleigh-ian and my fellow fundraiser aka partner in crime, who together with Vincent (another partner in crime) controls the 'home-base' aka correspondence in Malaysia whilst I'm slogging it out in Manchester. Together we shall make September's fundraising project a successful one.

Keep an eye on this space for updates.

-LV-

Sponsorship: Liverpool FC

I received a pleasant surprise today. After the numerous mails and proposals send out to my sponsors, I was delighted to receive a positive reply from Liverpool FC. Here's what I found in my mail.

Are you a Red? Interested in getting your hands on this piece of treasure? Stay tuned for more information on what will be done with it!

Till then....

-LV-

BBQ's Off!

Dear all,

Please note that the BBQ Weekend originally scheduled for Saturday, 11th August 2007 has been cancelled due to lack of demand.

Feel free to contribute to my "Postcards to Malaysia" fund though.

-LV-

Postcards from Malaysia!

Dear all,

I've launched a new fundraising initiative today - the "Postcards from Malaysia" campaign. As part of my fundraising project, I would send out a postcard to every donor during my expedition this October.

To contribute, click on the "Make a Donation" button above and send me your name and mailing address at livyen @ hotmail.com.

Check out the poster below.

PS: Note the new "Make a Donation" button at the top left corner of my blog. A simple and easy way to donate via Paypal.

Author's note: Credits to Yoon Mae for this novel idea.

-Li Vyen-

BBQ Weekend - 11th August

It's official! My first project is underway! (Barring bad weather and bad turnout!) *Fingers crossed*

Thanks to Sam from the International Society who is willing to allow me permission to use the International Society for the event free-of-charge, and also his kindness in allowing me to use the grills as well. Our discussion went well yesterday and he gave me a couple of other suggestions for fundraising! Thanks a lot Sam!

A big thanks to Yiwen for helping me out with the poster as well!

Date: 11th August 2007 (Saturday)
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Venue: International Society, University of Manchester (along Oxford Road)
Tickets: GBP4 (from the International Society)
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Contact: Li Vyen at 0789 4343 238

*All are cordially invited*