{"id":481,"date":"2024-11-06T15:20:07","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T15:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/?p=481"},"modified":"2024-11-06T15:20:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T15:20:07","slug":"kicking-off-the-2024-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/?p=481","title":{"rendered":"Kicking off the 2024 Fundraiser!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We\u2019re plunging into the 2024 &#8220;I love TROUBLE&#8221; Fundraiser. Can you believe that this is already the tenth one? So, please excuse us if we get a little sentimental&#8230;If we meet these goals, we will have helped to keep Jenny going for a full decade! Here are some of her highlights from that time:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Collage-Jenny-2015-2024.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"615\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Collage-Jenny-2015-2024-615x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-483\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Collage-Jenny-2015-2024-615x1024.png 615w, http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Collage-Jenny-2015-2024-180x300.png 180w, http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Collage-Jenny-2015-2024-768x1279.png 768w, http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Collage-Jenny-2015-2024.png 825w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For those of you who don\u2019t know Jenny (a.k.a. TROUBLE), feel free to browse our website to find out more. These annual fundraisers are vital in keeping her going \u2013 and every year we are amazed not only at the generosity of her friends and acquaintances, but also of many people who have never met her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Last year, we raised an astounding\u00a0R 65 200 (about 3 275 Euro at the time) \u2013 which included the funds for a new wheelchair.<\/strong> <strong>Thank you again to EVERYONE who chipped in so generously!!!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-years-Fundraiser-part-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"771\" height=\"510\" src=\"http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-years-Fundraiser-part-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-486\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-years-Fundraiser-part-2.jpg 771w, http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-years-Fundraiser-part-2-300x198.jpg 300w, http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-years-Fundraiser-part-2-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Fundraisers 2015-2023<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now, we\u2019re looking to cover Jenny&#8217;s expenses for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Fundraising Goal:<br>By 30.11.2024 we want to raise R 45 000 (ca.&nbsp; 2 420 \u20ac)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plan is to do so by getting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>R 770 (ca. 42 \u20ac) per month in new regular, monthly contributions and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>R 35 750 (ca. 1925 \u20ac) in one-off donations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you can make a contribution, please write to <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:fundraisingfortrouble@gmail.com\"><strong>fundraisingfortrouble(at)gmail.com <\/strong><\/a><strong>and we will send you Jenny\u2019s banking details. <\/strong>We have fundraising accounts in South Africa and Germany or you can transfer via Paypal.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-years-fundraiser-part-3-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"779\" height=\"516\" src=\"http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-years-fundraiser-part-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-489\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-years-fundraiser-part-3-1.jpg 779w, http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-years-fundraiser-part-3-1-300x199.jpg 300w, http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-years-fundraiser-part-3-1-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>More from our fundraisers 2015-2023<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Details about monthly commitments:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people would like to give more than they have available as a lump-sum. For them, a monthly contribution is a great solution. By spreading out the payments, you often don\u2019t even notice it on your bank account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re looking for these new monthly commitments in SA:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>2 people who can commit R100 per month<\/li><li>1 person who can commit R200 per month<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And Internationally (from all the countries with TROUBLE fans, including Britain, Sweden,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany, New Zealand) we\u2019re looking for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>2 people who can commit 5 Euro per month<\/li><li>1 person who can commit 10 Euro per month<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This would leave us with a little bit extra to cover transfer costs or currency fluctuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a monthly commitment is not your thing, <strong>one-off donations are also very, very welcome! <\/strong>Even small amounts really help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Again:<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0making a donation is easy. Just write to <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:fundraisingfortrouble@gmail.com\"><strong>fundraisingfortrouble(at)gmail.com <\/strong><\/a><strong>and we will send you Jenny\u2019s banking details.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-years-fundraiser-part-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"797\" height=\"517\" src=\"http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-years-fundraiser-part-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-485\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-years-fundraiser-part-1.jpg 797w, http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-years-fundraiser-part-1-300x195.jpg 300w, http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-years-fundraiser-part-1-768x498.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>More from our fundraisers 2015-2023<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>And in Germany &#8211; as a 10<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary special: get your \u201cI love TROUBLE\u201d merch: T-shits, caps or shoppers<\/strong>!! Also great as a Christmas present, right? If you live in Germany and are interested, drop us a line at <a href=\"mailto:fundraisingfortrouble@gmail.com\">fundraisingfortrouble(at)gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But please note:  the merchandising will replace our usual lucky draw. So, no cookies this year, sorry!! We\u2019re a small team with limited time resources&#8230; But don\u2019t worry \u2013 they\u2019ll be back next year \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If this fundraiser looks like a good cause to you, please spread the word.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for your interest!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/JennyYvette-2016.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/JennyYvette-2016.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-412\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/JennyYvette-2016.jpg 960w, http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/JennyYvette-2016-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/JennyYvette-2016-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/ilovetrouble.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/JennyYvette-2016-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Trouble (Jenny) and Yvette (Friend, Fan, funding co-ordinator). <a href=\"mailto:fundraisingfortrouble@gmail.com\"><strong>fundraisingfortrouble(at)gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re plunging into the 2024 &#8220;I love TROUBLE&#8221; Fundraiser. Can you believe that this is already the tenth one? So, please excuse us if we get a little sentimental&#8230;If we meet these goals, we will have helped to keep Jenny going for a full decade! 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