Take a penalty against Meat Loaf for charity
 

ROCK star Meat Loaf proved today he has a big heart too by backing two North East charities supported by the Chronicle.

He is to give something back to the region after cutting short his last gig here due to ill health and is urging his fans to help him raise money for the two good causes.

The chart-topping entertainer agreed to help the Chronicle’s backing of both the Maggie’s Cancer Care Centre planned for the Freeman Hospital and the Toma Fund, set up to raise money for a Tyneside teenage cancer unit.

Later this month Meat Loaf will show he is also a ‘Dead Ringer For Glove’ when he puts himself between the posts for penalties to be taken at him at St James’s Park.

Today we launch an auction where the 100 highest bidders can take penalty kicks at the superstar when he makes the special fund- raising trip to the city on June 25.

He will try and save the penalties in front of inflatable goals in the family enclosure at the ground, and former Toon hero Peter Bearsdley will also be at the event watching on and lending support.

All 100 highest bidders get a photo with Meat and those who kick a goal past him also get two tickets and a merchandising certificate towards goods at his outdoor show at Castle Howard, Yorkshire, on July 11.

"It sounds fun for the people kicking the ball at me," laughed Meat. "I’m not so sure how much fun that is for me. I’ll just wing it. "The odds of them scoring are pretty good. It’s fun, it’s for great charities and there’s a good possibility you can score a goal. I’m just trying to give something back. I can’t give back that night, I can’t do it, it’s never going to happen. At least I can come back and feel I have done a little something.

"My mother died when I was 17 years old from cancer, at the age of 54, which is very young, and my grandfather died from leukaemia, so cancers run in my family."

About his gig last October, he said: "It’s been on my mind since that night. It’s been driving me crazy. I was beside myself. I still am, it really hurt.

"It messes with your pysche, your confidence level."

The Chronicle is appealing to readers to help raise £500,000 towards a £3m centre at the Freeman, where patients and their loved ones will be able to get advice on coping with their illness. Cancer charity Maggie’s hopes to open the new centre in 2010, and we teamed up with them to help give a massive boost to cancer patients in the North East. Along with Newcastle United, we are also supporting the Toma Fund , which was launched in April in tribute to Jordan Thompson, a young lad and aspiring football player, who died from cancer at the age of 15.

Make a bid

TO PLACE YOUR BID call the Evening Chronicle on 0901 819 0479 and enter the amount you are bidding using your telephone keypad when prompted. Alternatively, text MAGGIE followed by a space, then your amount to 84080. For example MAGGIE 84 to bid £84. Minimum bid is £20, maximum bid is £5,000. Bids must be made in £1 increments only.

Lines will close at midnight on Sunday, June 15, 2008. Texts cost 25p plus your standard network charge. Calls cost 25p per minute from a BT landline, other networks may vary.

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wow I'd love to do it, but I haven't got alot of money to spend on it....
It would be great if they managed to show it on Tv or something... Meat a goalkeeper... I gotta tell me brother he'd crease himself with laughter :lol:

Great prize aswell for winning a goal, tickets and merchandise.... Sounds like he's good at this kinda of thing, or he's gonna be giving away alot of tickets.....

Good Luck to those that win :-) and a cracking cause its going too....
Ross

Take a penalty against Meat Loaf for charity
 

Here's Meat talking about it.

Take a penalty against Meat Loaf for charity

am i the only one who found the phrase "dead ringer for glove" incredibly funny?

Little bit more info on the charity and why it was set up to be found on the NUFC website...

http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page...324071,00.html

ROCK legend Meat Loaf will be between the posts at St.James' Park later this month as he helps to raise money for the Toma Fund.

The chart-topping star will don his goalie gloves as he attempts to save penalty-kicks in front of inflatable goals set up inside the club's Family Enclosure.

Toon legend Peter Beardsley will be there and you can too by taking part in a charity auction set up by the Evening Chronicle.

The 100 highest bidders (* see below) will be able to take aim against the superstar when he makes his special fundraising trip to Tyneside on Wednesday, June 25.

Winners will get a photo with Meat Loaf and, those who manage to find the back of the net, will also bag two tickets and a merchandising certificate towards goods at his outdoor show at Castle Howard, Yorkshire, on July 11.

The Toma Fund was set up last year following the death of Magpie Academy youngster Jordan Thompson.

Jordan, whose nickname was Toma, was diagnosed with leukaemia at 13 and, during a 19-month battle, decided he wanted to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

After his death, mum Andrea set up the fund in his name to continue his good work.

David Williamson, executive director operations at Newcastle United, said: "We are delighted to be welcoming Meat Loaf to St James's Park.

"He is a true legend in the entertainment industry, indeed he is a unique performer.

"His generosity is helping raise money for charity, particularly the recently launched Toma Fund, is greatly appreciated by all of us here at Newcastle United. I'm sure we're set for a terrific day."

Proceeds from the event will also go to cancer charity Maggie's which aims to set up a Cancer Care Centre for the North East of England.

* To place your bid call the Evening Chronicle on 0901 819 0479 and enter the amount you are bidding using your telephone keypad when prompted. Alternatively, text MAGGIE followed by a space, then your amount to 84080. For example MAGGIE 84 to bid £84. Minimum bid is £20, maximum bid is £5,000. Bids must be made in £1 increments only.

Lines will close at midnight on Sunday, June 15, 2008. Texts cost 25p plus your standard network charge. Calls cost 25p per minute from a BT landline, other networks may vary.

No RJ. I laughed out loud when I read it :lol:

I just heard that someone has offered the full £5,000 for each of the 100 penalties. Apparently it's a guy called "J. Terry" who lives inLondon, who says he wants to get some practice in for next season ...

Dave :twisted:

Chelsea are bringing out a new brand of vodka...

It's called John Terry...made in London but bottled in Moscow

nice :cool:

So did I :lol:

Vicki

I think it's great Meat's doing this is a way of an apology for last year, and I can't think of a more worthy cause...just hope Meat doesn't do himself an injury two days before Plymouth!!

<<<Desperately tries to remove the image of Smoggy in a Newcastle United outfit running up to take a penalty!!!!!

Are you kidding me?! We've been to two football stadiums in the past week, didn't know where to put myself!! I think in this case I'd have to say :shit: to the ball and just run towards the goal! (and I use the term 'run' loosely)

In all seriousness though, I was saying to Andy this morning that I think the timing of this is a real shame. I don't think there's anyone whose lives haven't been affected by cancer in some way, I lost an uncle a few years back to leukaemia and I'd happily support anything that can help to conquer this god awful illness but with Meat's tour coming up all the fans have spent up on VIP packages :? I think a lot more of the Meat fan community would be bidding to take part had we not already spent up :?

I worded that terribly...just to be clear, what I meant was that having spent up for tour I wouldn't be able to bid enough money to the charity to be able to take part in the event as I otherwise would have, not that no-one here couldn't donate anything :up:

Nah ... they weren't football stadiums they were Old Trafford and the Emirates, global corporate sandwich shops nothing more :lol:

Hope this event does get the support it deserves, both in terms of PR for Meat in the NE and more importantly for the excellent causes it's supporting!!

Unfortunately there is more and more of that, and i include my own club in that statement...too many people turn up 5 mins before the game, mostly later, then leave 20 mins into the game to go to the bathroom, leave 5 mins before half time and then come back 10 mins into the second half before leaving 10 mins before the end...and they call themselves fans?:shock:

It has got an excellent reaction up here, It also stated Meat would match whatever was raised. I think this is the best way to make up for what happened last year. He could have done another gig but just think how many more people he his going to help by doing this.
It is a win win situation, these excellent charites get a money boost and publicity, Meat get's positive publicity. Even Tony Horne on the local radio was positive, and he was one of the one's who was slating Meat after the show.:D

Can't remember if the links to the audio interviews got posted here. But i've joined the two and added them to The Naked Wire to download

Deb

Well youre always saying Newcastle need a new striker!!

They'd never have a smoggy lol, locals wouldn't let them!!

would need a bid at least 5 x top bid to see a smoggy put on a (fingers hurting cant type the next bit)lol newcastle shirt

so thats why we gave you vaduka

put my bid in fingers crossed

Viduka = Australian!!!!!!!!

Still haven't decided how much to bid yet, does anyone know if they let you know if you've been outbid?

It all sounds like a great fun day!

Its just a pity its out of reach for those fans who don't have loads of cash to chuck around.:(

Good luck to those who can afford it, I have other things to spend £5000 on, like bills.

And before anyone jumps down my throat for this post, It's just my opinion and I'm allowed one.

Personally I would have thought a concert at the same venue would have been a little more appropriate, but you can't please em all.

You don't have to bid £5000 which is why it's called an auction. The maximum you can bid is £5000. So if you could spare £50 you can bid that amount.
Michael i don't think they tell you i was woundering that myself, lol. Guess they hope people might panick at the last minute and bid a little bit more.

Good luck to all those who put in a bid!

yeah that makes sense, guess we just have to put what little money we do have to chuck around on it and see what happens lol wish we did have £5000 but it certainly wouldnt all go on this auction, as you say geordie, a smallish bid might actually do it, it's worth a try. Would be nice to see Meat doing something different. I personally think he's got enough concerts lined up so a novelty event like this seems quite a refreshing change imo.

Not sure if everyone here knows or not. But Stu (Cujo on here I think, will have to double check in a min, if anyone else knows Stu or chelles (24k) details on here off hand feel free to add them lol as i'm insanely busy and thought i'd better post about this) There is lots of fans in other countries who wanted to bid but thought it not much point as they couldn't make it anyway. To cut a long story short (anyone else feel free to fill in the gaps lol) Stu is being sponspored by quite a few on net.

Makes bidding much more interesting if you either cant make it there on the day or cant kick a ball to save your life lol. As Stu has more chance of being one of the 100 if lots of us sponsor him. So we actually get to have a Meat fan kick balls at Meat for us all rather than just bid and know we aren't in with a chance as sadly most of us cant afford it.

Stu and Chelle both live in Newcastle and have raised money for local charities on many occasions. Stu is going to get some corporate sponsors as well :cool:

So if anyone wants to sponsor them, pm them on here or meatloaf.net

The threads on .net is HERE

It'd be very cool to see a fan and friend to many in the Meat community be one of those lucky enough to kick balls at Meat. Much better imo than just seeing those who have tons of money to throw around win :D

Yup, tis Cujo on here as well

lol Deb, you really did type that in a rush didnt you hun.

Basically guys, there were quite a few fans who wanted to donate to the charity and support Meat too but wouldnt be able to take the kick or didnt have enough money to put in a serious bid, therefore, Stu (cujo) has been nominated to collect as much sponsor money as he can from fans and elsewhere, if he wins the bid, he will then take the kick on behalf of all the fans who wanted to show their support and will point this out to Meat on the day. It certainly does make sense for those who want to do something but cant bid for whatever reason.

Its a great idea, and a very worthy cause. Deb is indeed right a lot of people on net are getting behind this. My hubby Stu is gonna get some corporate sponsorship, see how much he can get them to part with. We will aslo be adding our own donation to the pot.
However, i understand if people want to do their own thing:)))
If anyone wants any info on joining the sponsorship please pm me or Stu ( cujo ). All details of peoples donations and pledges will remain strictly confidential. I do have paypal for those overseas, cheques can be made payable to the charity itself if preferred.
Hopefully we will win one of those places, i will hopefully be there to film it.
I have had hubby in the park, jumpers for goalposts;)LOL....

Thats an understatement Anji lol. Thanks for making it sound more sensible both of you lol.

Technically I have two days left before I go on tour :shock: and my head has seriously lost the plot lol. :shock::shock::shock::shock::shock:

What a great cause! My mom recently passed away from cancer much too young. I have a lot of respect for Meat for supporting such a worthy charity.

This is great i hope everyone has a good time. Just please don't let anyone hit him in the face with a football lol i don't want him to have a black eye when i meet him at Castle Howard lol. Great cause though nice one meat!

I'm more concerned he takes one in the crown jewels, not sure how BOOH would sound three octaves higher!!!!!!!

yeah there is that, i don't want him to get hurt lol

LOL...Stu better watch where he is aiming!

well he did say recently that there were a couple of notes he just cant reach anymore lol Stu should consider it his duty to fans around the world to help him reach the original notes :lmao:

PMPL;)

If he misses I'll have a go lol

LOL...
Me and Stu have raised £1912, this is from members on net. Our families, friends, work colleagues, and the companies Stu works for. The bid has gone in, we are very pleased with this amount. Its going to a great cause, so thank you to all that donated. See you there M and Anji:)))

Would be one hell of an understatement to say I'm impressed, nice one, hat's off to you both!!!!!!

Thanks M, its a great cause, and has been well worth the effort:))

:cheer:I am super impressed guys!!!! It really is a testament to how hard you guys have worked on this, definatly the best people chosen :yay:


Really hope so hun, i can then pat you on the back in person :))

Thanks Anji:))

Well done Stu and Chelle and everyone that sponsored Stu of course :cool: A really great way to represent the fans :up:

Hope you and M both get to kick balls at Meat for us :lol:

Thanks Deb, hope to see M and Stu plant the ball in the back of the net, while me and Anji stand by and laugh;)

sounds like a plan lolol

well done guys! thats great x

Thanks, yea Anji a definate plan!

Just make sure neither of you get hit with the ball!!! I don't need either of you two getting hurt right now lol

aahhhh {{{{{Deb}}}}}

haven't been texted yet so looks like i m out

i dont think anyones heard yet hun ;)

I haven't heard yet, i am surprised that they haven't let people know before now.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I've heard lol

Back of the net :lmao:

Cashback!!!! No, that one doesn't work :?

Well done :))

Congratulations Michael! :cheer:

Diane

Looking forward to seeing M and Anji there, back of the net yep while fools look on;)LOL...

yeah congrats Michael :? must have missed the phone call from you telling me lol

We are gonna have a laugh for sure lol not sure who the bigger fools will be on the day though lol but i will have the camera ready for sure ;)

No, you didn't miss it, I didn't ring :D

Thought you would be on the motorway!!!!

ah that old excuse ;) so where is it now then????? lolol

what for? You already know LOL

Yaaaayy!!! Me too! So I'll see you there :)

Been saving this for you with every confidence .. lol Caryl


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Congratulations :up:

Well done Caryl! :cheer:

Diane

ThankQ :)) .. should be quite an afternoon!! And did you know that Meat is personally matching all the money raised by the auction? Bless his big old beautiful heart :)

I'll be taking pix .. and bringing someone to shoot on my behalf .. lol .. Sin's husband, who's really excited :)

Caryl

Good on him, I hope he's prepared for Michelle and Stu's contribution!! :lol:

Don't think I'd dare kick a ball at Meat two days before the first tour date!! :? You lot be careful! :p

Yea it is good of Meat to match every penny raised, to two very worthwile causes. Not only do they benefit financial, but it also highlights their work and what they do to support the people who suffer from cancer and their families. It really is a great way of raising money and getting publicity.

Hooray!! Congratulations Michael and Caryl, have a good time, and watch where you're aiming!!

Well done Michael and Caryl ,i hope there will be plenty of pics posted...be gentle with the main man..lol

Congrats to all who have made it :-)

Well done all :cool: I want lots of pics and videos :-P and I don't want Anji or Chelle hurt lol. There's enough to make sure Meat doesn't already :D

LOL..Wish you could have been there Deb, will do me best with pics, and video footage, you know i a FW with a camcorder, but better with the camera:))

I think that between you and Anji we should do ok lol

Yea i reckon so, Stu is better with the camcorder, i like taking pics, but i don't like having my pic taken. So i will stay behind the camera;)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Of course i would've said that yesterday if i'd known!!!

Stereo nagging, I'm never gonna win am I?

What? Your bid won? You never told me :p

I knew! :p

The mobile phone is your friend!!

Heyyy Congrats to those whose bids won...I hope you know it is your/your guest's duty to take lots of photos...and I hope I can look forward to seeing them on here soon!

:twisted: *aheh ahem* :bleh:

Neil, you gonna paint a 6yrd box and a penalty spot on the back of your lovely jacket!!!!!!

:twisted: I might :bleh:

Can we? :lmao:

:twisted: Sod off :p

I feel another fundraiser coming on....

sponsored burning??????

Congratulations! :up:

That is a bit harsh Michael, Neil's a nice bloke really, despite being from Liverpool :lmao:

:twisted: I've always wanted a smoking jacket :mrgreen:

Congratulations to everyone who won ... hope you all have a brilliant time!!!

:lmao:

Not the green jacket......

Well done Jo.....give a good kick for mummy ......

Congrats Neil & Jo! :cheer: You do realise you're part of the elite entrusted not to injure our main man don't you?!!! :bleh:

Diane

:twisted: Well, actually, I had a fund raising idea myself :roll:

Sounds like a plan...

making some phone calls after a tip off many thanks to them i may be going