http://charitybloggers.com/londoner Just another Charitybloggers.com weblog Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:18:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Great Ormond Street Hospital's latest appeal came in a lilac-coloured envelope.  It was unaddressed  and  probably went to every house in the area.   It carries the words 'Party Time!' on the outside, as well as a picture of two balloons.  Because of the design, I thought this was probably an invitation to a ... http://charitybloggers.com/londoner/2008/01/30/great-ormond-street-party-time/ The appeal consists of a letter, a booklet explaining how Macmillan help children to deal with cancers, and a set of 6 adhesive Christmas gift labels (as a thank you for support).  The letter and the accompanying booklet are based on the experience of one little boy - diagnosed with ... http://charitybloggers.com/londoner/2007/11/14/macmillan-christmas-appeal-2007/ I have just received the annual Christmas appeal from Crisis.   No envelope, no plastic outer - for which full marks.   The appeal is in the form of a  paper plate containing a Christmas dinner, which is very eye-catching.  The 'plate' opens up to reveal the appeal letter, statistical information and a description ... http://charitybloggers.com/londoner/2007/11/07/crisis-christmas-appeal/