Dec 21
…..and a few more bits of GeoSIM news….
Beating the VAT man and PINs and PUKs
There’s no point repeating it all here so read all about it in GeoSIMs Decembers update
Happy Christmas!
Nov 30
Words and Tears
My good friend Andy Greig died peacefully at home recently after battling Osteosarcoma (Bone Cancer).
I sit here trying to sum up or write some fitting words, prose or comment on someone I have known for only a few years, but grew to know as a good friend, I know it is an “impossible” task and my burbling will fall far short of what Andy deserves.
Some of you may have seen or followed Andy’s blog at http://www.grumpyoldgit.org/ where he bravely documented his journey from diagnosis, through surgery and his treatment, including his fear of needles – which is not a particularly “useful” phobia if you have a medical condition, is it?!
Andy lived a few doors down the road with his wife Sara and 4 children and our families often enjoyed each others company at BBQs or popping around for a “cuppa”. Andy ran his own Graphic design business and occasionally did some design work for GeoSIMs website and literature. He was (oh how I hate using the past tense) and integral part of our lives.
Andy was a keen photographer and some of his photos can be seen on his BLOG . He was a bit of a gadget “fiend” and an Apple/MAC/iPhone “enthusiast” – (am I politely trying to say “geek”?). He enjoyed sailing, winter sports, good food, wine, music, Majorca and good design. He also asked “why were The Beatles so popular?” and said to me once that U2 weren’t “that good”. Andy always had a view or opinion on things and always up for some good “banter” Andy was unique and genuinely a “jolly good bloke” who will be dearly missed by all those that knew him.
Gone in body, but with us in Spirit….
Help Raise £10000 With Andy’s Angels
Andy’s was raising funds for Bone Cancer research and Willen Hospice in Milton Keynes. His target was £10000 and at the time of posting he and Andy’s Angels had reached about £3500. Donations to these worthy causes can be made here.
Please help Andy and his Angels reach the £10000 target.
Or if you’re buying a GeoSIM please use promo code ANGELS. GeoSIM will donate £1 per sim and 3% of all top ups on any SIM purchased with the ANGELS promo code.
Thank you.
Jul 10
Help Bone Cancer Research & Willen Hospice
GeoSIM will donate £1 from every SIM card sale and 3% of any top-up that is made the Bone Cancer Research Trust and Willen Hospice in Milton Keynes.
So , if you’re going abroad and are buying a GeoSIM, think about having us donate on your behalf. Simply enter the Promo Code ANGELS at checkout, or if you just feel like donating for a very worthy cause go to Just Giving.
GeoSIM & “Andy’s Angels” Raising Funds For Bone Cancer Research
A good friend of mine was diagnosed with a bone cancer called Osteosarcoma in February 2008. This is a “rare” form of bone cancer only affects about 400 people per year in the UK, mostly children. Andy is 43 and his cancer affected, or should that be infected? – the top of his right Femur close to his Knee.
Since his diagnosis, Andy has had the affected bone removed and a Titanium replacement put in its place – it’s not quite Bionic. Andy’s tumour was removed successfully but has a secondary symptom on his Lungs called metastases (tumours). Andy had open chest surgery to remove as many of the metastases as possible and has undergone a series of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy treatments and is currently (June 2009) having his last “dose”.
Like many cancer patients, Andy is fund raising and his chosen charities a Bone Cancer Research and Willen Hospice. Andy’s “novel” approach is to command his “Angels” to run a series of races ranging between 5km and a Marathon. The Angels last race was the Race for Life in Milton Keynes on the 31st May. So far Andy’s Angels have helped raised some of the £2000 towards his target of £10000.
Survival rates for primary bone cancer patients have not changed in 20 years. Other cancer survival rates have risen significantly during that time and the general survival rate for cancer is around 90%. Primary bone cancer remains at around 60%. Research, and therefore funding, is desperately needed.
If you are able to sponsor Andy’s Angels, or feel you can donate please donate to Andy’s Angels here or use the “Just Giving” link below.
If you need more details and pictures – it’s not too gory! visit Andy’s BLOG – www.grumpyoldgit.org
GeoSIM will donate £1 for every GeoSIM sold using the “Angels” promo code and 3% of any top up made on any GeoSIMs sold using Andy’s Angels Promo code “Angels”.
If you don’t have a GeoSIM yet, or you know someone who could use a GeoSIM, and would like to have GeoSIM donate funds to a very worthy cause please use the promo code “Angels” at checkout.
Jun 08
In June ‘s News Letter
How GeoSIM & Andy’s Angels are raising funds for Bone Cancer Research and Willen Hospice.
Find out how to increase profits and retain customers using SMS.
How to set your GeoSIM up to access the Internet and collect your emails using a roaming data connection.
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