Help Save Villeneuve XIII (French founder)

[miguel de cervantes]

Unfortunately the founding club of French Rugby League has fallen on tough times and could do with the support of rugby league fans the world over. They have launched a funding drive and you can contribute, whilst at the same time picking up some great gear as a reward for your help (t-shirts, balls, plaque inscriptions).

Here is the link:

https://www.bulbintown.com/projects...ds=10205409510662122&fb_action_types=og.likes

 

[Foreign Legion]

So what happened to the club?

 

[Foreign Legion]

Is villeneuve selling any jerseys? Cause I'd be down for one

 

[Sydney Knight]

Seems you can get an autographed jersey for 70 euro

 

[langpark]

1,400eu in the first 24-hours in not a bad start. Just another 28,600 to go!

I hope Rugby League fans can pull together and make this happen. The Danny Jones fundraiser shows what big things we can achieve when we all rally together!

 

[East Coast Tiger]

I'd consider buying stuff but navigating in French is tricky.

 

[langpark]

Here's an English explanation I found online:

A €10 donation will get your name forever inscribed on a plaque at their stadium, while €25 gets you a T-Shirt that was made to commemorate the club's 80-year anniversary.

So it's quite simple really, just click where you see 10eu, or 25eu, based on which option you want.

There are more options, but they are for local fans only. Things like tickets to matches, events etc...

 

[phonetic]

I emailed to ask if they'd send jerseys to AU for €70 + some modest postage fees. If not il just chip in a tenner for my name on the plaque.

 

[langpark]

Seems to be gaining a bit of momentum! Bravo to all who have contributed!!

 

[Storm13]

If I were to select the €10 donation for the name inscribe on a plaque and select x3 will that give me an option for three names???

 

[Foreign Legion]

Its needs a freakin english translation

 

[langpark]

If I were to select the ?10 donation for the name inscribe on a plaque and select x3 will that give me an option for three names???

I would assume so

 

[Dragon_Taylor6]

Its now up to €7155 24% of what is needed with 31 days to go things arent looking so good

 

[Bronco Rob]

I've bought a polo shirt but obviously futile if they don't get the funds targeted. These sorts of fundraising methods are a gamble, so it's either get the target or lose the whole lot?

 

[langpark]

9,070eu so far. I wouldn't give up hope just yet.

 

[miguel de cervantes]

Bump.

Up to 13000€ now.

After a legal victory this week to avoid outright liquidation, Villeneuve has managed to negotiate an extended debt repayment with its creditors - a light at the end of the tunnel. The crowdfunding campaign is going reasonably well but needs a good boost to get it to the desired target.

Have you done your bit to help save one of the most historical rugby league entities in its hour of need?

https://www.bulbintown.com/projects/1-2 ... s=og.likes

25€ gets you a t-shirt
50€ gets you a signed football

other options are available

Takes about 1-2 minutes with a bank card, and improves your french at the same time.

Allez!

 

[langpark]

A valiant effort by Villeneuve indeed! They seem to be doing a lot of offline fundraising too, which I assume they are then adding on to this total.

It's a real shame they do not have a home match until round 3. Would have been a good way to get fans and local businesses behind the campaign (I'm sure they already are, but with the euphoria of a match and a crowd, some might get carried away and donate more than they initially intended).

I hope they reach the target and that measures are in place to ensure their long-term viability.

 

[langpark]

They've almost hit the 20,000 mark with 13 days left.

Surely they'll extend the deadline again. If they add another month on, then they just might reach their target!

 

[langpark]

€22,961 (77%) and it's meant to be ending at midnight tonight!

Surely they'll extend it another month! They're too close to stop now!

 

[miguel de cervantes]

Boom!

Thanks to everybody that helped out.