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    #92
    greenspurs
    Registered Users Posts: 10,482 ✭✭✭✭greenspurs


    DanDublin1982 wrote: »
    I think it is only a minority who do these type of events purely because of the charity element, be it a personal challenge or wherever else draws people in. Or perhaps I'm just speaking for myself there but either way once ive made a decision to part with money in the name of charity I don't worry about it because its a bit like paying taxes. Where the money goes is no longer in my control.

    even if its going to line some chancers pockets under false pretences ??
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    #93
    seanin4711
    Registered Users Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭seanin4711


    Can we not question without being PC or cynical?


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    #94
    Ronald Wilson Reagan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 282 ✭✭Ronald Wilson Reagan


    Given the scandals and the ambiguity surrounding what exactly the purpose of the charity is, other than "raising awareness", I cant help but be suspicious of their motives.


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    #95
    Leroy42
    Registered Users Posts: 15,660 ✭✭✭✭Leroy42


    DanDublin1982 wrote: »
    I think it is only a minority who do these type of events purely because of the charity element, be it a personal challenge or wherever else draws people in. Or perhaps I'm just speaking for myself there but either way once ive made a decision to part with money in the name of charity I don't worry about it because its a bit like paying taxes. Where the money goes is no longer in my control.

    No doubt there are many that do these events for the challenge and the charity side of it is never given a thought.

    But, clearly there is a reason why the charity angle is attached and that is to give the event additional substance. People can feel better that they are doing something, even though in reality they are actually more interested in the challenge than the charity.

    It is hard to say no to someone raising money for charity, but if someone came up to you looking for sponsorship for the entry fee to an event so that Paul Kelly can go on holiday or pay for his shopping I don't think many would oblige.

    That is the difference


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    #96
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 76,477 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    If you have questions about their finances ask them directly.

    This forum is for discussing cycling, and not speculating over the underlying charity when, AFAIK, there have been absolutely no suggestions of impropriety.

    Any questions, PM me - do not respond to this warning in-thread.

    Thanks


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    #97
    peteeeed
    Registered Users Posts: 13,563 ✭✭✭✭peteeeed


    Beasty wrote: »
    If you have questions about their finances ask them directly.

    This forum is for discussing cycling, and not speculating over the underlying charity when, AFAIK, there have been absolutely no suggestions of impropriety.

    Any questions, PM me - do not respond to this warning in-thread.

    Thanks

    amen


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    #98
    cunavalos
    Registered Users Posts: 1,387 ✭✭✭cunavalos


    The 2015 accounts are now available online
    http://www.cycleagainstsuicide.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2015-Annual-Accounts.pdf


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