sports car owners needed!

sports car owners needed!

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markgawthorne

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Friday 30th May 2008
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Hi,
I am a professional photographer and I am trying to organize and event to raise some money for a the only children’s hospice in the south west of England.
I am looking to get some owners of Super cars to drive to the hospice, to offer either paid rides in the car, or just photos with the cars. As well as maybe a ride for some of the terminally ill children at the hospice to brighten up their day!
This would also be a great PR /Press event for the charity.
In return for your kindness I would be happy to take a professional photograph of your car.
I also have plans for a charity calendar along the same lines with the super cars, to make a change from the usual naked rugby players (don't worry, you can keep your clothes on!).
If anyone can help can you please email me your details, and details of your car to.
info@evoke.org.uk
Thanks for reading!
Mark

markgawthorne

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Friday 30th May 2008
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most likely late sept or oct, in Barnstaple..and yeah a Griff would be more than welcome, thank you for your support!

markgawthorne

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Saturday 31st May 2008
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Excellent love to have your TVR's at the event, I will keep you posted!
thank you for your support!

markgawthorne

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Tuesday 3rd June 2008
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Thank you for the offer, great car you will be more than welcome!
I will keep you updated on the date asap.
Yes TVR owners do seem to be very charity minded...obviously very kind people!

markgawthorne

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Tuesday 3rd June 2008
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Great Adam, that would be fab, love your car not too many of them around should be of great interest on the day, ill post the date asap,
thanks for your support,
Mark

markgawthorne

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Wednesday 4th June 2008
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All excellent news, be glad to have the TVRCC at the same time, will bring the Cerb along!
GTO and Mustang also more than welcome, will post the date asap!
Thank you all so much for your support,
Mark

markgawthorne

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Thursday 5th June 2008
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Most welcome Dave, thank you for your kind offer, will keep you posted!
All the best
Mark

markgawthorne

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Friday 6th June 2008
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Indeed Dave you and your Yellow Elise would be most welcome..thanks for your offer of help!
Dates coming soon.....

markgawthorne

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Thursday 12th June 2008
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Hi Charlie,
yes you and your car woule be more than welcome.....thank you so much for your kind offer of support.
Date...to follow!

markgawthorne

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Thursday 12th June 2008
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Thank you everyone for your kind offers of support to this very worthwhile charity event. Not a confirmed date, but how does the 8th of November this year sound to everyone??

markgawthorne

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Friday 13th June 2008
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But the sun always shines in Devon!
The Hospice are keen to tie the cars in with a teenage boys weekend, as they feel these would be the most interested of the children at the hospice...but if you think earlier in the year would be better I will ask!

markgawthorne

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Wednesday 18th June 2008
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All welcome...!
Date STC and I will TRY to arrange it earlier in the year, although can't bring the sun!

markgawthorne

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Thursday 3rd July 2008
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Hi all!
I hope you haven't lost interest in this idea! The guys at the hospice are taking a while to sort logistics and dates out. I have a meeting with them on the 14th of this month to tie down a date, I hope to move it to Sept / Oct when its hopefully a bit warmer.
Watch this space and thanks again for all your kind offers of help.

markgawthorne

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Sunday 20th July 2008
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I have a final date for this event, I hope you can all make it on the 4th of Oct, in Barnstaple...more details to follow, but if you are in let me know, I would be very grateful.

markgawthorne

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Tuesday 22nd July 2008
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Thats very kind! I will fill in the blanks in the coming days!

markgawthorne

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Tuesday 22nd July 2008
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Thanks! I am sure that would go down a treat!
Will keep you posted!

markgawthorne

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Sunday 27th July 2008
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Okay everyone here’s the deal!!

For the charity Childrens Hospice South West (www.chsw.org.uk) we need between 20-40 sports / super cars for 3 reasons.
On Saturday 4th of Oct 2008 we would like to gather these cars for a drive though the grounds of the hospice near Barnstaple in North Devon (EX31 2PZ) so that the children can see them, and those who are able to have a sit in and photo taken with the cars, also their parents and siblings.
Then the convoy will move on a couple of miles down the road and park up on Barnstaple town square, which will be quite a sight!
We are looking then to raise money in three ways. A ten-minute ride in one of the cars for a donation to the Hospice (prices to be agreed with car owners), a photo sat in the car of choice, and good old bucket shaking.
Ideally we would like the usual marques, Ferrari, Lambo, TVR, Noble, etc etc, and as many as poss.
It will also serve as a wonderful marketing opportunity for the hospice attracting TV, radio and press.
Also if any car related or relevant business would like to have a presence or dealer would like to bring some demo cars along I am sure we could work something out.
One last avenue of fund raising would be an auction of car related goods / services, so again if any of you good people have any ideas for this I would be most grateful.
I hope you agree it is a very worthy charity, and I do hope you will be able to help.
Thanks for reading this I hope you get your offers in soon.
Thanks
Mark
(email direct at info@evoke.org.uk)

markgawthorne

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Monday 28th July 2008
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That would be most kind, let me know if you have any luck!

madrob6 said:
Sounds good, I need to pay Barnstaple VW a visit soon (who have a nice R36 parked outside) so would you like me to mention it to them?

markgawthorne

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Tuesday 26th August 2008
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This is indeed true, it is not for reward, only for a donation to the charity hence your 3rd party insurence will be enough...might be worth a quick call though!!
Thanks for your help.

markgawthorne

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Tuesday 26th August 2008
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yes sorry guys, been away for a couple of weeks..all still on!! Need some more cars!!
nightspeed said:
Is this still happening? Thread gone a tad quiet.