September 2011
2 posts
A nice new bike for Ashraf
Kindly donated by the nice people at Big Fish bikes.
http://bigfishbike.wordpress.com/
Handing over the cash to Ashraf
The final figure raised by the somethingniceforashraf campaign was £23,221.
We finally got to meet Ashraf at the Malaysian Embassy. He is a lovely lad and wished to express how touched he was by the many gestures of support he had received through this campaign and others. He hasn’t yet decided what he intends to spend the money on. Ashraf was particularly keen to make sure that some of...
August 2011
44 posts
Something nice from Foreign Students
Lovely little film put together by @foreignstudents.
Pay Pal Problems
It seems some people who have donated via PayPal have been receiving messages from PayPal stating that their donation has been ‘unclaimed’. I have spent an hour on the phone to Paypal today trying to work out what this means and how it can be resolved. Their analysis so far is “don’t know why that happened”. Anyone affected is advised to contact PayPal directly...
if you still want to do something nice for Ashraf
All of our donation pages are closed now. We felt like we had raised enough when we hit £23k. But if you want to donate cash or something else to Ashraf then you can do so at the Malaysian Embassies website. Follow this link.
http://alturl.com/ibuj2
leave a nice message for Ashraf
The Foreign Students organisation have set up a message board where you can post a message to Ashraf. If you want to pass on a message this is a good place to do it.
http://www.foreignstudents.com/student-news/huge-support-malaysian-student-attacked-during-riots
Lots of you did something nice via JustGiving
Visit the just giving page to see the total donations to Ashraf from this page. An excellent effort from everyone around the world. Top work.
http://www.justgiving.com/somethingniceforashraf/
All somethingniceforashraf donation pages are now closed.
Anyone who still wants to give can do so directly with the Malaysian Embassy at this address http://alturl.com/ibuj2
Or, why not support other...
do something nice with @riotcleanup
Non-financial ways to support people affected by the riots.
http://www.riotcleanup.co.uk/helpout.php
Plus links to other people who could do with cash.
http://www.riotcleanup.co.uk/donate.php
do something nice if you're a professional
Go on this page to donate your professional skills.
http://riot-rebuild.posterous.com/pages/the-pros
Something nice for Siva
Local shopkeeper in Hackney. Been running a convenience store for 11 years and had to watch it get ransacked.
http://www.helpsiva.com/
Something nice for Aaron
89 year old barber in North London. His shop got badly damaged. You can donate some money to keep him cutting hair. An ever present on the High Street by all accounts.
http://keepaaroncutting.blogspot.com/
something nice for Reeves Furniture
A furniture store in Croydon that had been trading for over 150 years but got burned down by rioters. You can help support rebuilding it.
http://www.pledgebank.com/RebuildReeves
What should we do for Ashraf?
dentistone asked: We would like to pay for his dental and oral treatment.
We are a team of dentist and oral surgeons located in Spain. We would pay for the trip to our Dental Center in Spain and for the entire oral and dental treatment.
If Haziq is interested about this, make me know in we will do the arangements for his trip to Spain as soon as possible.
Thank you very much.
We are a team of dentist and oral surgeons located in Spain. We would pay for the trip to our Dental Center in Spain and for the entire oral and dental treatment.
If Haziq is interested about this, make me know in we will do the arangements for his trip to Spain as soon as possible.
Thank you very much.
guitarsoloface asked: It seems to me that everything financial and physical is being attended to by well wishers.
I suggest that if we can raise enough money, you could provide some sort of service in his name. I haven't formulated a particular plan, though I'm sure there are plenty of people that could make suggestions. One idea that sprang to mind was The Ashraf Haziq Foreign Student Support...
I suggest that if we can raise enough money, you could provide some sort of service in his name. I haven't formulated a particular plan, though I'm sure there are plenty of people that could make suggestions. One idea that sprang to mind was The Ashraf Haziq Foreign Student Support...
albinolove33 asked: Hi Jamie. Just to let you know we will be delivering Ashraf's new PSP and games (along with some donated by Namco Bandai) to Mr Abdullah at the High Commission today.
Well done as well for all your efforts as well; top man.
Well done as well for all your efforts as well; top man.
ukec asked: Hi Jamie,
The United Kingdom and Eire Council of Malaysian Students (UKEC) would like to help publicize your website and effort towards helping Asyraf in our newsletter and website - do you have a brief official statement about your project and what your aims are, etc.? We'd also like to be able to help in any way possible - we are connected to both the Malaysian High...
The United Kingdom and Eire Council of Malaysian Students (UKEC) would like to help publicize your website and effort towards helping Asyraf in our newsletter and website - do you have a brief official statement about your project and what your aims are, etc.? We'd also like to be able to help in any way possible - we are connected to both the Malaysian High...
lakeofglass asked: Why would I send money to a random stranger? Ever since the scams that came up from Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans, people are just loving to beg for money from all the bleeding heart saps. Sure, you "say" you're doing something nice, but you could easily pocket the money and no one would know.
questionmarkandfullstop asked: As a Malaysian, I unpleasantly feels terrible for this event that had actually happened to Ashraf. The manners of these scumbags are really terrifying some other races (I can tell) even me, myself. I applaud you for these kind attention to help our citizen and we FULLY understood how's life being in somewhere 'white' with a tiny minority acting like a dumby.
Thanks...
Thanks...
yousafkhan asked: Hi Jamie,
I just wanted to say thank you for getting back to me, I know you must have a lot going on right now and I really do appreciate you taking the time to respond.
That would be great, that soon as you get some details, if you could kindly help us out as well.
I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your well wishes for our month of...
I just wanted to say thank you for getting back to me, I know you must have a lot going on right now and I really do appreciate you taking the time to respond.
That would be great, that soon as you get some details, if you could kindly help us out as well.
I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your well wishes for our month of...
brettkingman asked: If Ashraf is a guitarist, let me know, please. I can sort him with some gear that will bring a smile to his face.
lynfunkstar asked: Hi, im a reporter from Malaysia, just to inform that the company sponsoring Asyraf's education is also paying for all his medical costs. I think this is a noble and great initiative to help him, and it would be nice to buy back the things he lost..but since his finances and needs are all covered, maybe you could direct all the money raised to those who suffered losses during the riots, like...
tigerabbe1 asked: HI there,
I'm from Australia - and have just donated. It's not just people from the UK who want to show him and everyone that the world doesn't have to be a bad place.
I'd love to see the money all spent on him. The video sickened me to my stomach.
GGood luck with the fundraising
I'm from Australia - and have just donated. It's not just people from the UK who want to show him and everyone that the world doesn't have to be a bad place.
I'd love to see the money all spent on him. The video sickened me to my stomach.
GGood luck with the fundraising
eheryn asked: hi, thank you for your kindness to help ashraf. we as malaysian super duper really appreciate it. about the scholarship, our country already support him 100%. :) i hope this is real and you didn't take any advantage for what happen to him. thank you again. god save the queen :))
happygloriousbee asked: are you from UK?
bigfishfoldingbike asked: Hi - my earlier message doesn't seem to be showing up, but we at Bigfish folding bikes would like to give him one of our bikes if he's interested. Let me know the best way to arrange this. I'm the UK marketing manager and you can contact me here @bigfishbike
waxfrog asked: Just saw this on the dailymail comments section: The Malaysian Deputy High Commissioner Mr Mr. Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah is dealing with donations. Their address is 45-6 Belgrave Square London SW1X8QT. I'll be sending him a card at least. His information officer did give me the DHC's telephone number but he might not want it published. Come on England, let's see what we can do to make...
albinolove33 asked: Hi
I'm the marketing director for PlayStation UK. We're like to give him a new PSP and games. Let me know the best way of getting in touch with Ashraf or the hospital.
Thanks
I'm the marketing director for PlayStation UK. We're like to give him a new PSP and games. Let me know the best way of getting in touch with Ashraf or the hospital.
Thanks
cmitchard asked: On a practical level, I think this young man will need some long and very expensive dentistry when the surgeons have mended his jaw. I would suggest you raise cash as it is going cost whether he goes home for the work or stays here and has it done on the National Health or privately. The photograph in hospital seems to show some severe damage to both his jaw and teeth, and it's likely to be...
andreapapa asked: I too am converned about the legitamacy of this group. Perhaps contact the Standard or Metro and ask them to take on your cause for you. There will be loads of people who could do with a bit of help and it needs something more credible (no offence) than just a person posting on the next
alexgill88 asked: what about justgiving?
benh123 asked: Two questions if thats okay.
1. Agree about not being 100% sure he will get the money
2. You say if we get too much then it will be given to other good riot related causes. Okay, I don't think that there is "too much". I can give to other good causes seperately, if I give here I want it all the go to this kid. Im hapy to give a decent amount, im happy to get...
1. Agree about not being 100% sure he will get the money
2. You say if we get too much then it will be given to other good riot related causes. Okay, I don't think that there is "too much". I can give to other good causes seperately, if I give here I want it all the go to this kid. Im hapy to give a decent amount, im happy to get...
qgacff-deactivated20111024 asked: This is a good idea, but, no offense, how do we know it's legit? It's not listed on localgiving nor do you seem to have any contact with Ashraf. Don't think I'm being rude. I just really want to help and it is important to know that this is the right way.
hannah2402 asked: Is there a way we can see how much as been raised for Ashraf? I feel the same as a previous poster - we can't see what is being raised or where it goes but I would love to donate?
adventuresinanalog asked: I'd like to donate but a donate paypal donate button doesn't quite give me the confidence. How do we know he will get the money? Many other may feel the same as me.
samwhigham asked: Flying the family over is a great idea. I doubt any money would need to be raised. Contact an airline, im sure one would give a free ticket away for some great publicity. Sam
themoodster asked: I've got a PSP I don't use, Ashraf can have it if he would like, how can I get it to him?
adachezero asked: How about we try and raise enough money to replace his stolen gear, his broken teeth and get his parents to fly over and visit him? I'm sure we can do it!
abdul-wohab asked: I've read in the news that he's lost some of his front teeth. Maybe we can pay for them to be replaced?
superdollymixtures asked: I like the idea of giving something non monetary. Society needs to learn the value of community spirit and not place importance on money and material goods.
thenumber43 asked: I'm also a Malaysian living in the UK and I've been monitoring some of the news from back home. His mother has said that she would like some funds to come and visit him - I think that's a good thing you can do. A direct return flight at this time of year would cost approximately £750; an indirect flight is about £600-£650.
aliceharold asked: Do we know what Ashraf had stolen? Can we replace it?
zoobietime asked: This is a great idea. The guy who shot this video and I are in conversation about what to do for Ashraf. News companies pay for this footage so Abdul (the guy who shot it) is pledging all that he gets from these companies to Ashraf. He's seeing him today in hospital. Abdul is understandably angry at the situation, angry and upset with himself that he couldn't do anything about it but at...
ede88 asked: I am a fellow Malaysian student, and will start my third year in October. Ashraf is a sponsored student, which means that his tuition fees will be paid by his financial sponsor in Malaysia. So there is no need to fundraise for that. Cheers.
