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Dad | @TheStrokeAssoc fundraiser | @CIoFNIreland committee member | @UlsterRugby watcher | broken thing fixer. Views are my own.

Joined July 2013
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The Edinburgh Half Marathon has now gone virtual! It’s your challenge, your rules – complete your challenge in one day or over multiple days! 🏃💜 Sign-up and join #TeamStroke today and you'll be helping to rebuild lives after stroke: strk.org.uk/3cDzjxH @MrHairyHaggis
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🆕 Return to events fundraising: live discussion and Q&A - update from @CIOFtweets about their roadmap with Government - how @LondonMarathon is organising a 100k hybrid event - how @WaterAidUK will appear at UK summer festivals and more. FREE: mailchi.mp/opencreates/event…
One for the fundraising sector in NI - How's it going!? What support do YOU need? 2 mins of feedback and you'll help @CIOFNIRELAND build your support program for the next 6 months. ⬇⬇
How has the pandemic affected your fundraising in NI? One week left to complete our COVID 19 recovery survey : bit.ly/3easS6j
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I have seen personally and professionally how traumatic stroke can be – for the stroke patient & their family. That’s why I am supporting @TheStrokeAssoc #StrokePreventionDay. Making #OneSmallChange can reduce your risk on stroke strk.org.uk/2XBkqUh
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You're looking after the chat box in your next virtual event. Someone drops in a very inappropriate joke. You start to sweat. What do you do next? Ever even considered it?! 👇👇 @CIOFtweets 👇👇 @CIOFNIRELAND
With many charities exploring virtual fundraising as a result of the pandemic, we've produced a resource aimed at helping you make sure those involved in your virtual activities are safe. Read it here: ciof.org.uk/events-and-train…
And vacuuming - it gets better! Simple mealtimes next week maybe?
In response to the PM’s announcement I will, over the coming week, on Facebook Live, be giving some simple advice to children about how to do some common household chores. I am not, to put it mildly, the man for the job but it has, finally, come to this. Good luck everyone
All is not lost! Thank you Dr Chris and Dr Xand. 😷 Meeting slot just opened up at 2.30. 😁
GROWN UPS: If the humans in your care aren't at school for some reason then every day STARTING TOMORROW at 2:30pm @Xandvt and I will be live on Youtube, IG and Facebook. First topic will be BONES🦴💀. THERE IS HOMEWORK!!!🙄...
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NEW: Stormont’s on call press officer made enquiries for me about the @niexecutive plan for a #covid19 announcement. Says it will be this evening. – at Belfast, Northern Ireland
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East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson citing travel advice about crossing the border between NI and ROI to explain why he hasn’t isolated after being spotted out for a walk in Portrush when he was in Westminster in London just 3 days ago.
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👀 Fundraiser spotting 👀 Remembering the impact stroke clinicians have away from the patient. Thanks for supporting @TheStrokeAssoc Jacqui @JB_SLT @RCSLT. Loved your session on dysphagia trained nurses @UKStrokeForum #UKSF20
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Diving into a sea of stroke innovation at #UKSF20 UK Stroke Forum - three days away from the day job searching for people and stories to inspire the giving public. @TheStrokeAssoc @UKStrokeForum #NeverMoreNeeded
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Not everyone can give money to charity, but there are plenty of ways to support a charity for free.
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Fundraisers - so you've got a big list of event supporters but no events. #proudfundraiser☟☟Thursday lunchtime on Zoom @CIOFNIRELAND @KarenGalConsult☟☟
Join us for our next virtual coffee event and hear from @KarenGalConsult on Individual Giving and how to convert donors to regular givers 12 Nov 1-2pm bit.ly/2TB3kUk
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Our CEO @SeamusMcAleavey is part of a coalition of civil society leaders calling for @RishiSunak to support our sector and develop a #COVID19 Job Retention Scheme fit for purpose 👉 bit.ly/2JvrVZ1
We have been working with a coalition of civil society leaders to urge the Chancellor to develop a job scheme that is fit for purpose. Please lend your voice to this campaign: cfg.org.uk/charity_sector_ur… #NeverMoreNeeded
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🎸 NEW entry in the #FightBack Charts... An absolute TUNE from @EmerMofficial - we couldn't have put it better ourselves! 🎵 Lyrics to live by: #WashYourHands #WearAMask #KeepYourDistance 📏 🎤 ALL TOGETHER NOW!
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Surely it's time to start supporting charities to keep their teams WORKING!? Charities need Job Retention funding to keep delivering services, but people are needed on the job, not at home. #NeverMoreNeeded
We have been working with a coalition of civil society leaders to urge the Chancellor to develop a job scheme that is fit for purpose. Please lend your voice to this campaign: cfg.org.uk/charity_sector_ur… #NeverMoreNeeded
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Great to see purple lights in the big smoke tonight! #WorldStrokeDay2020 Belfast. Recognise the FAST signs Face Arms Speech Time to call 999.
Belfast City Hall illuminated purple tonight for #WorldStrokeDay2020 our thanks to ⁦@belfastcc⁩ for their support. We’re raising awareness of stroke because stroke strikes instantly and recovery is really tough. If you spot the signs of a stroke act FAST and dial 999
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Brilliant to see local charities and NHS working together this #WorldStrokeDay. Don't delay due to Covid-19. Act FAST and call 999 if you spot the signs - Face Arms Speech Time. @HSCBoard @nichstweet @publichealthni @nimastStroke @strokeassocni
Watch: An important #WorldStrokeDay2020 message from the NI Stroke Network. Stroke is always a medical emergency so don’t delay and always call 999 if you spot the signs. @HSCBoard @nichstweet @publichealthni @nimastStroke vimeo.com/473013275
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