WAGS Charity Events

[The 17 Bus]

Agree with Alad here, 60k is nowt really they could go out and earn this figure and just donate it, instead they want others to donate and they get the credit.

[Royal Lady]

oh for heavens sake. They're trying to raise some money and do something worthwhile here. Why are you knocking them? No-one is forcing you to attend any of these things or donate any money, but fair play to them for attempting to do something, rather than sitting on their backsides or pouting for the camera like the England WAGS. If THEY were to have taken the same initiative as the Reading WAGS, they'd have made probably millions for charity.

How do you know that the team and their partners don't already contribute to worthy causes anyway?

[The 17 Bus]

The England wags will have made loads by pouting for the cameras, why did they not raise a money in the past, now RFC are Premier League they think they are more than they really are.

[Mrs Butler]

When do you ever see Mrs Murty pout her lips, or dress up like Colleen or Victoria... you dont..


I honestly think Mrs Murty is genuine, a lovely lady and honestly believe she is out to do a good cause.. not try and boost her ego.

[M4 Junction 11]

aiming to raise £60,000 by the end of the season

Murty says in the matchday programme that for the champagne tasting evening £32,000 was raised by the end of the night.

[Dirk Gently]

aiming to raise £60,000 by the end of the season

Murty says in the matchday programme that for the champagne tasting evening £32,000 was raised by the end of the night.

Certainly was - but taht does include 3 (I think) donations of 5k from companies as sponsorship of the whole campaign - they were only mentioned as par of that night as it was the first event.

Lots raised from the auction, too - Sonks bid against himself several times on a trip to Icelend to visit Mr & Mrs Ivar's fave restaurant, and Sids bought 2 big stuffed dogs at 500 each.

[Dirk Gently]

I honestly think Mrs Murty is genuine, a lovely lady and honestly believe she is out to do a good cause.. not try and boost her ego.

I've met her and can only agree completely with you.

[Legend]

How much of the 60k was donated by the players and wives of RFC ?

[PieEater]

Did anyone else think that the money raised for the Toddle Waddle was a bit pathetic?

I gave them a quid on the way out, maybe the WAGs should align themselves to the good work of the Meningitis Trust?

[The 17 Bus]

How much of the 60k was donated by the players and wives of RFC ?

Get out on the pull Finchy

[Royal Lady]

The England wags will have made loads by pouting for the cameras, why did they not raise a money in the past, now RFC are Premier League they think they are more than they really are.

If this is in reply to my post above yours, I have absolutely no idea what you mean about the England WAGS. As for saying RFC WAGS think they are more than they really are - that's actually rather pathetic. They are using the increased interest in the team to benefit charities, not themselves. But, like I said, if you don't want to contribute, that's up to you - don't knock other people because they've decided to try and help others.

[The 17 Bus]

The England wags will have made loads thanks to their pouting at the WC and their pathetic antics, Hello and other publications will have paid for photo shoots, before during and after the WC.

As for the RFC wives, why the sudden need to put themselves forward into the limelight, I would prefer the bucket collections at the Madstad that we used to have, money raised directly by and for charities, am happy for people to raise money for charity, but get fed up with all the publicity that is attached to folks using fame or fortune to make out that they are doing something special, there are many thousands that raise funds or give time to charity, without all the need for publicity like the rich and famous get.

[Royal Lady]

The England wags will have made loads thanks to their pouting at the WC and their pathetic antics, Hello and other publications will have paid for photo shoots, before during and after the WC.

As for the RFC wives, why the sudden need to put themselves forward into the limelight, I would prefer the bucket collections at the Madstad that we used to have, money raised directly by and for charities, am happy for people to raise money for charity, but get fed up with all the publicity that is attached to folks using fame or fortune to make out that they are doing something special, there are many thousands that raise funds or give time to charity, without all the need for publicity like the rich and famous get.

Yeah, far better if they sat on their arses and didn't do anything rather than make some effort and raise tens of thousands for charity. I'd really respect then more then.

[M4 Junction 11]

thank you to all those who gave so generously, but also much kudos to the ladies - your hard work and determination is making the boys feel more than a little humble!

[westendgirl]

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As for the RFC wives, why the sudden need to put themselves forward into the limelight, I would prefer the bucket collections at the Madstad that we used to have, money raised directly by and for charities, am happy for people to raise money for charity, but get fed up with all the publicity that is attached to folks using fame or fortune to make out that they are doing something special, there are many thousands that raise funds or give time to charity, without all the need for publicity like the rich and famous get.[/quote]

I couldn't agree with RL more - how can you criticise someone who is actually getting off their backside and doing something for someone else. You may not like using fame to increase the effort but in the current society when fame seems to be the basis of most things - especially TV programmes - I think people who have stumbled across fame rather than going looking for it, using that fame to help others is admirable.

I have also been lucky enough to talk to some of the WAGS about their efforts and they are genuinely wanting to help others and you may be surprised at the effort to make the car park party attractive to everyone so that all Reading fans can be involved not just the 'corporates' who they know will be the biggest source of funds. They are ordinary people with their feet on the ground still despite the spotlight on their other halves.

[East End Lady]

It is not just them using the fame to raise money - for the charities concerned it is the awareness that really helps - I bet not many of you had heard of the two charities before. As someone who has been involved with a relatively small national charity for many years I can assure you that this is nearly as important as any money that the girls raise. It helps bring you to the notice of large corporations and their staff and also often government funding which can be an absolute godsend in the future.

[Forbury Lion]

Agree with Alad here, 60k is nowt really they could go out and earn this figure and just donate it, instead they want others to donate and they get the credit.

Same goes for church jumble sales, people rattling collection tins in the street etc.

Getting £60k that would otherwise have not been given can't be knocked.

[Memories Of India]

There seems to be some misguided thought on this thread to the effect these women would otherwise be loafing around at home doing nothing. Most if not all of them have full-time jobs plus families to look after, and they're giving up what spare time they have to do this, so fair play to them.

[The 17 Bus]

Agree with Alad here, 60k is nowt really they could go out and earn this figure and just donate it, instead they want others to donate and they get the credit.

Same goes for church jumble sales, people rattling collection tins in the street etc.

Getting £60k that would otherwise have not been given can't be knocked.

But much of it would be given, it however might be given to other causes, especially the corporate stuff, which tends to be used by a Company and pre allocated as an annual expense.

[The 17 Bus]

There seems to be some misguided thought on this thread to the effect these women would otherwise be loafing around at home doing nothing. Most if not all of them have full-time jobs plus families to look after, and they're giving up what spare time they have to do this, so fair play to them.

Mrs Hahnemann has kids, thats a FT job in itself.