MLUKFC Supporting Meat's Penalty Shoot - Page 8

24K · 15 Jul 2008, 15:42

Article in the Evening Chronicle

ROCK star Meat Loaf has donated thousands of pounds to two Tyneside cancer charities.

The entertainer has given £2,500 each to the Toma Fund and to the Maggie’s care centre.

He kept his word by matching the money raised at a charity penalty shoot-out he took part in at St James’s Park last month.

About £5,000 was raised from that event and Meat gave two cheques over to the charities for the same figure before his gig at Castle Howard in Yorkshire at the weekend.

It means both Maggie’s and Toma benefit by £5,000 each in total. “It is great, every penny counts,” said Andrea Thompson, organiser of the Toma Fund.

Meat said: “I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Newcastle. I remember one person kicking the ball really hard. Maybe he was a Liverpool supporter.

“I wish both charities the very best.”

Last month we launched an auction where the highest bidders could take penalties against the superstar and, if they got the ball past him, also receive two tickets to his outdoor show at Castle Howard.

The shoot-out took place after the star said he wanted to give something back to the region after cutting short his last gig here due to ill health. We stepped in and suggested the charity auction.

“It is wonderful that Meat Loaf has done this for us,” said Frances Milner. “It was a terrific day and for someone as busy as Meat to take time out and also match the money raised for Maggie’s is wonderful.”

The Chronicle is appealing to readers to help raise £500,000 towards a £3m Maggie’s cancer centre at the Freeman Hospital, where patients and their loved ones will be able to get advice on coping with their illness. We also support the Toma Fund, which was launched in April in tribute to Jordan Thompson, who died from cancer at the age of 15.

Good on ya Meat, it was a wonderful day and a marvelous gesture

Battybarb · 15 Jul 2008, 20:16

"maybe he was a Liverpool supporter " wasnt you Neil ,was it ? (( only joking i know you dont like football...lol))

**The Flying Mouse** · 15 Jul 2008, 20:27

geordieloaf · 15 Jul 2008, 20:56

I know it's a bit late but i have only figured out how to post photo's.

(Cheers M).
Anyway 1st one is Me and Georgia with Meat, The second one was Georgia Scoring her goal (Which was featured in the local paper).
Great news about the donation's from Meat, couldn't go to a better cause and i wish them all the luck with reaching there target.

24K · 15 Jul 2008, 21:18

Great pics, Georgie was a star

I hope that they reach their targets too

I am still waiting on hearing how we get our pics without the water mark, i will post as soon as i know.

geordieloaf · 15 Jul 2008, 21:30

Cheers, Georgia keeps mentioning you so i think you made a little friend there.

Battybarb · 15 Jul 2008, 22:42

really great pics,Georgia is lovely..

geordieloaf · 15 Jul 2008, 22:48

Thanks Barbara, unfortunatly the fame has gone to her head, we have to book her in advanced for trips out, lol.

Battybarb · 15 Jul 2008, 22:52

Ah,bless her,...lol...i hear we both have daughters who scored against Meat (( jo ))..lol..

Ladies football teams spring to mind...lol

angelica · 15 Jul 2008, 22:52

Great photo's Chris

geordieloaf · 15 Jul 2008, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battybarb

Ah,bless her,...lol...i hear we both have daughters who scored against Meat (( jo ))..lol..

Ladies football teams spring to mind...lol

Bearing in mind they were at Newcastle i'm surprised they weren't aked to sign up for the first team.

Battybarb · 15 Jul 2008, 23:01

PMSL....

24K · 16 Jul 2008, 00:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by geordieloaf

Cheers, Georgia keeps mentioning you so i think you made a little friend there.

She is a really sweetie, gets her good looks from her mam

LOL...

geordieloaf · 16 Jul 2008, 02:17

Well that's probably true, but she get's her taste in music from her dad. (I keep hearing the milkman singing high school musical songs).

24K · 16 Jul 2008, 17:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by geordieloaf

Well that's probably true, but she get's her taste in music from her dad. (I keep hearing the milkman singing high school musical songs).

OMG HSM, torture! Well at least she has got that great taste in music from you. It was my dad that got me into Meat at a very young age!

MeatGrl1 · 16 Jul 2008, 18:34

Fab pics

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*AndyK* · 13 Aug 2008, 15:20

I received the following this afternoon which I've been asked to pass on to all our members.

Quote:

Dear All

Thank you all so much for your wonderful generosity in supporting our campaign to build Maggie’s North East. Your kindness is even more special when you realise that your generosity is because you couldn’t attend the recent Meat Loaf Penalty Shoot at St James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne.

I have to say, it was fabulous to meet Meat Loaf. He was a truly lovely gentleman. Everyone had such a lovely time it’s one of those days I will always remember.

When our centre is built, it will help thousands of northeast families to live all the trauma and stress a diagnosis of cancer creates: a part of that support will always be attributable to Meat Loaf and his tremendous UK Fan Club.

With many thanks and good wishes

Denise Heron
Maggie’s North East

greg · 13 Aug 2008, 15:42

thanks for posting that andy , it puts a lump in my throat well done all

24K · 13 Aug 2008, 16:32

Thanks for posting Andy

Stu is still trying to sort out the free pics you were supposed to get, but the EC are being a set of arses! They said you were promised a free photo shoot, not free photo. Which is utter rubbish, cos the article in the paper said free photo. Stu is speaking to a member of Meats team about this, as the EC are not budging with Stu. I wouldn't mind paying for my pic if i knew the money was going to the charity, but this is not the case.

*AndyK* · 13 Aug 2008, 16:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24K

Thanks for posting Andy

Stu is still trying to sort out the free pics you were supposed to get, but the EC are being a set of arses! They said you were promised a free photo shoot, not free photo. Which is utter rubbish, cos the article in the paper said free photo. Stu is speaking to a member of Meats team about this, as the EC are not budging with Stu. I wouldn't mind paying for my pic if i knew the money was going to the charity, but this is not the case.

Completely agree Michelle! For anyone to profit out of this event apart from the charity is completely out of order!

LucyK! · 13 Aug 2008, 16:37

I second that, we'd have had those photos ordered months ago (and probably ordered a couple extra) had the money been going to the charity, I don't know how they dare charge people off the back of it

LucyK! · 13 Aug 2008, 16:37

Big thank you to you and Stu by the way Chelle, much appreciated

**Diane** · 13 Aug 2008, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24K

Thanks for posting Andy

Stu is still trying to sort out the free pics you were supposed to get, but the EC are being a set of arses! They said you were promised a free photo shoot, not free photo. Which is utter rubbish, cos the article in the paper said free photo. Stu is speaking to a member of Meats team about this, as the EC are not budging with Stu. I wouldn't mind paying for my pic if i knew the money was going to the charity, but this is not the case.

Sorry to hear this Chelle. I hope Meat's team can help Stu sort this out.

Diane

**Diane** · 13 Aug 2008, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyK

I received the following this afternoon which I've been asked to pass on to all our members.

Quote:
Dear All

Thank you all so much for your wonderful generosity in supporting our campaign to build Maggie’s North East. Your kindness is even more special when you realise that your generosity is because you couldn’t attend the recent Meat Loaf Penalty Shoot at St James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne.

I have to say, it was fabulous to meet Meat Loaf. He was a truly lovely gentleman. Everyone had such a lovely time it’s one of those days I will always remember.

When our centre is built, it will help thousands of northeast families to live all the trauma and stress a diagnosis of cancer creates: a part of that support will always be attributable to Meat Loaf and his tremendous UK Fan Club.

With many thanks and good wishes

Denise Heron
Maggie’s North East

Thanks for posting this Andy and very many thanks once again to everyone who made donations and purchased the merchandise donated by MLUKFC to help raise over £500 for the charities.

Diane

meatloaf-unofficial · 13 Aug 2008, 17:21

I think its a good cause I know I shouldn't say this, but you never know - anyone of us might be diagnosed and need treatment in the future! (god forbid)

Its one cause I will always support and raise for!!

15 Jul 2008, 15:42	#176
24K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2003 Location: WAY UP NORTH Posts: 1,923	Article in the Evening Chronicle ROCK star Meat Loaf has donated thousands of pounds to two Tyneside cancer charities. The entertainer has given £2,500 each to the Toma Fund and to the Maggie’s care centre. He kept his word by matching the money raised at a charity penalty shoot-out he took part in at St James’s Park last month. About £5,000 was raised from that event and Meat gave two cheques over to the charities for the same figure before his gig at Castle Howard in Yorkshire at the weekend. It means both Maggie’s and Toma benefit by £5,000 each in total. “It is great, every penny counts,” said Andrea Thompson, organiser of the Toma Fund. Meat said: “I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Newcastle. I remember one person kicking the ball really hard. Maybe he was a Liverpool supporter. “I wish both charities the very best.” Last month we launched an auction where the highest bidders could take penalties against the superstar and, if they got the ball past him, also receive two tickets to his outdoor show at Castle Howard. The shoot-out took place after the star said he wanted to give something back to the region after cutting short his last gig here due to ill health. We stepped in and suggested the charity auction. “It is wonderful that Meat Loaf has done this for us,” said Frances Milner. “It was a terrific day and for someone as busy as Meat to take time out and also match the money raised for Maggie’s is wonderful.” The Chronicle is appealing to readers to help raise £500,000 towards a £3m Maggie’s cancer centre at the Freeman Hospital, where patients and their loved ones will be able to get advice on coping with their illness. We also support the Toma Fund, which was launched in April in tribute to Jordan Thompson, who died from cancer at the age of 15. Good on ya Meat, it was a wonderful day and a marvelous gesture

15 Jul 2008, 20:16	#177
Battybarb Nutty Tart From Hell Join Date: 25.05.2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 8,390	"maybe he was a Liverpool supporter " wasnt you Neil ,was it ? (( only joking i know you dont like football...lol))

15 Jul 2008, 20:27	#178
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104

15 Jul 2008, 20:56	#179
geordieloaf Can't You See My Faded Geordie Jeans Bursting Apart Join Date: 25.10.2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,360	I know it's a bit late but i have only figured out how to post photo's. (Cheers M). Anyway 1st one is Me and Georgia with Meat, The second one was Georgia Scoring her goal (Which was featured in the local paper). Great news about the donation's from Meat, couldn't go to a better cause and i wish them all the luck with reaching there target.

15 Jul 2008, 21:18	#180
24K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2003 Location: WAY UP NORTH Posts: 1,923	Great pics, Georgie was a star I hope that they reach their targets too I am still waiting on hearing how we get our pics without the water mark, i will post as soon as i know.

15 Jul 2008, 21:30	#181
geordieloaf Can't You See My Faded Geordie Jeans Bursting Apart Join Date: 25.10.2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,360	Cheers, Georgia keeps mentioning you so i think you made a little friend there.

15 Jul 2008, 22:42	#182
Battybarb Nutty Tart From Hell Join Date: 25.05.2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 8,390	really great pics,Georgia is lovely..

15 Jul 2008, 22:48	#183
geordieloaf Can't You See My Faded Geordie Jeans Bursting Apart Join Date: 25.10.2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,360	Thanks Barbara, unfortunatly the fame has gone to her head, we have to book her in advanced for trips out, lol.

15 Jul 2008, 22:52	#184
Battybarb Nutty Tart From Hell Join Date: 25.05.2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 8,390	Ah,bless her,...lol...i hear we both have daughters who scored against Meat (( jo ))..lol.. Ladies football teams spring to mind...lol

15 Jul 2008, 22:52	#185
angelica Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.11.2007 Posts: 3,378	Great photo's Chris

15 Jul 2008, 23:01	#187
Battybarb Nutty Tart From Hell Join Date: 25.05.2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 8,390	PMSL....

16 Jul 2008, 02:17	#189
geordieloaf Can't You See My Faded Geordie Jeans Bursting Apart Join Date: 25.10.2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,360	Well that's probably true, but she get's her taste in music from her dad. (I keep hearing the milkman singing high school musical songs).

16 Jul 2008, 18:34	#191
MeatGrl1 No Day But Today Join Date: 29.05.2006 Location: Sitting on the steps outside looking so restless and reckless and lost! Posts: 9,089	Fab pics .

13 Aug 2008, 15:42	#193
greg Super Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: lincoln Posts: 885	thanks for posting that andy , it puts a lump in my throat well done all

13 Aug 2008, 16:32	#194
24K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2003 Location: WAY UP NORTH Posts: 1,923	Thanks for posting Andy Stu is still trying to sort out the free pics you were supposed to get, but the EC are being a set of arses! They said you were promised a free photo shoot, not free photo. Which is utter rubbish, cos the article in the paper said free photo. Stu is speaking to a member of Meats team about this, as the EC are not budging with Stu. I wouldn't mind paying for my pic if i knew the money was going to the charity, but this is not the case.

13 Aug 2008, 16:37	#196
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	I second that, we'd have had those photos ordered months ago (and probably ordered a couple extra) had the money been going to the charity, I don't know how they dare charge people off the back of it

13 Aug 2008, 16:37	#197
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Big thank you to you and Stu by the way Chelle, much appreciated

13 Aug 2008, 17:21	#200
meatloaf-unofficial Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2006 Location: Touring the Country Posts: 2,558	I think its a good cause I know I shouldn't say this, but you never know - anyone of us might be diagnosed and need treatment in the future! (god forbid) Its one cause I will always support and raise for!!