Silver Slam 2012
The team at Silver work hard together and play hard together. In fact, they think, it doesn't get more challenging that playing a non-stop 24hr tennis match. But when you consider the charities that they are supporting their challenge doesn't seem difficult at all. Please give what you can to support them as they attempt to raise £3,500.00. The slam will take place at Cleeve School over the weekend of 21-22 January 2012.
To pledge your support please visit: http://www.justgiving.com/silveragency
£2,500.00 for Stepping Stones Nigeria is a UK-based charity with a passion for defending and upholding the rights of children in the Niger Delta region. Their work with Nigerian partner organisations saves and transforms the lives of vulnerable and stigmatised children; provides outstanding levels of education and significantly raises literacy levels ofless privileged children. Through advocacy and campaigning they promote a greater understanding of child rights and aim to prevent the abuse of children today. Their vision is that all children in the Niger Delta have access to their rights and are able to realise their full potential. Through establishing an effective model to uphold child rights in a challenging environment they hope to inspire others in similar circumstances.
It was lovely to hear from Gary Foxcroft, Director of Stepping Stones Nigeria, regarding our tennis slam! 'It is truly fantastic news that you and your team are doing the tennis slam to help raise funds for Stepping Stones Nigeria. Thank you so much for keeping us in mind. It really is very kind of you and much appreciated. I think that this may be the first time that anyone has done a 24hr tennis slam for us.
Sincere thanks and very best wishes to the team'.
It is our pleasure to make a donation to this amazing charity and we are all very excited about the 24 hour Silver Slam!
£1,000.00 for The Sam Pilcher Trust. Silver Creative Director’s friend and neighbour
The purpose of the Sam Pilcher Trust is:
– To help children, particularly adolescent children, who are suffering from cancer (including Leukaemia).
– To help support their families during and after their treatment, particularly whilst they are in hospital.
– To help Ward 35 at Bristol Royal Children’s Hospital. (This is the Ward where Sam was treated during his illness.)
– To help the Children’s Oncology Unit at Gloucester Royal Children’s Hospital. (This is the hospital that first treated Sam.)
The Trust has recently helped to refurbish the Activity Room at Bristol Royal Children’s Hospital and has committed to buying Heart Monitors, Observation Machines, CD ‘Duke Box’ for the activity rooms, Overnight comforts for the parents such as pillows and to making improvements Improvements to parent kitchens and facilities.
Silver Slam Hourly Update
12pm Saturday: Silver Slam Kicks off! We have 24 hours of tennis ahead us... please help support us and our chosen charities by visiting www.justgiving.co.uk/silveragency Everyone has their kit on and the Silver crew are looking good!
12.05: A quick jog around the sports hall for a warm up - Adam Richardson shouting out the orders, he doesn't seem to be doing them himself?!
12.20: Names have been picked out of a hat to form the first round Robin... Silver crew seem to be happy with their partners.
13.00: The first round of games are nearly over. Silver Graham and Darren Clarke remain unbeaten after beating Silver Jackson and Matt in the final.
13.05: It is decided that lunch is needed and goodies from the local supermarket are delivered for all to enjoy. The Jaffa Cakes and Monster energy drinks look really appealing.
13.20: Silver Jackson is found in the squash court practising his serve - it's a dangerous move!
14.00: Silver Matt and Rich beat Silver Merrick and Mike 7-6 in a tie break situation.
14.30: Great to see some more family and friends turning up and supporting us. Please visit www.justgiving.co.uk/silveragency to donate as much as you can.
15.30: Silver Katie and Trish take centre court.
16.00: The doors are open and we have more friends and family turn up.
17.00: Kids take the court with Silver Jackon and Mezza. The Wii is now up and running with Virtual Tennis being the game of choice!
18.10: The EcoCreeper zipped hoodie comes off Silver Graham. He strides out onto the court, his opponents look nervous. I think we are in need of coffee and tea. We have a silver kettle but nothing to go with it! Dont forget to visit www.justgiving.co.uk/silveragency to donate as much as you can.
19.00: Security Mike has left his duties at Eagle Tower to join us at Bishops Cleeve Sports Hall. He isnt here to guard the front door... he is here to play!
19.16: Silver Jen admits she isnt very good at tennis! She will stick to blogging and baking.
19.18: Security Mike is actually quite good.....
19.26: Silver Katie has just turned up. She reckons she was playing tennis... we haven't seen her for hours! Tea and coffee has arrived.
19.56: Silver Katie is taking on little Charlie - Spice Girls on Just Dance 3!
20.19: Jerk Chicken has arrived... this should keep us going throughout the night.
21.16: The games are going strong. We still need more sponsorship to reach our target. Please vist visit www.justgiving.co.uk/silveragency
21.27: Silver Remy has arrived to play to some tennis with the Silver crew.
22.30: Silver Remy now wishes he turned up to in more appropriate tennis gear.... jeans werent made for sport.
22.50: A big thank you to Remy and Amy for helping us play for the last few hours.
23.23: Tara arrives in her tennis outfit and looks ready to play - I'm sure she hasnt played before though.
23.43: Tara is getting the hang of hitting the ball back over the net - Silver Jen and Katie are great teachers.
00.21: Please vist visit www.justgiving.co.uk/silveragency and donate as much as you can.
00.43: A few of the Silver crew are taking some well deserved sleep - the rest of the crew will be waking them up to change shifts.
01.02: Silver Jackson takes a tumble whilst attempting to hit the ball - we hope he is ok....
01.40: Tara leaves us for the night. We hope to see her fresh face in the morning, ready to play more tennis.
02.12: A game of 'TENNIS' is taking place.... It's getting real late and we are still finding the energy to charge after the ball.
02.30: Silver Matt, merrick and Jackson have invented their own form of tennis - the normal game just wasn't cutting it for them.
03.45: Don't mention Reykjavík - It puts Silver Merrick off!
04.10: Silver Katie wakes up - She looks real tired. We aren't too sure if she is looking for food or water!
04.40: Silver Craig is found curled up on the beanbag - he doesn't look very comfy.
05.47: It's time for the guys to sleep. They wake Silver katie and Jen who take over the night shift.
06.10: There is talk of next years 24 hour event. Swimming? Table Tennis? Walking?
07.45: Trish and kids arrive. We have never seen children with so much energy.... this is great news for the Silver Crew.
08.30: Everyone is now awake and ready to power through the last few hours. Coffee?! Yes please!
09.40: Jacci Hurley arrives with fresh orange juice and bacon butties.
10.30: The court now has 6 people on it. More guests have arrived and everyone is excited about the last hour!
11.20: WOW! This is great... so much support have turned up to see home the last 40mins.
11.30: Double matches are now taking place.
11.40: The big countdown is nearly upon us.... We have nearly played 24hours of tennis, Please vist visit www.justgiving.co.uk/silveragency and donate as much as you can.
11.59: The final minute... everyone has a racket in hand and are on the court!!
12.01: That's it!!! 24 hours of tennis complete!
The Silver tennis slam was a great success and we would like to thank everybody that has supported us and to those who even came down to Cleeve School on Saturday to play.
You can still sponsor us at www.justgiving.co.uk/silveragency We will be creating a video of the 24 hours and uploading our pictures soon.
