22/08/07 - The Website
Welcome if you've found your way to the new website. As you'll see we're still under
development and will hopefully 'launch' fully in September. In the meantime please keep
on checking back and let us know if you are planning any activities or fundraising that we
can support and publicise for you. Contact us at admin@davidazhar.com
28/08/07 - The Bulletin
The first two issues of the Appeals Bulletin are now on line and can be found on the
Bulletin page. We're hoping to get another one together soon, but in the interim you'll be
able to get updates via the website here very shortly. If you'd like to go on the mailing list
fot the next bulletin then contact us at admin@davidazhar.com
01/09/07 - The Half Marathon
We're sending out 'good luck' to David Azhar, Craig Azhar, Ross Gibson and Stuart Gillies
who are all running the Glasgow Half on Sunday September 2nd in aid of the Appeal.
Grab the chance to sponsor them if you can!
25/09/07 - The (Half) Marathon Men
Well done and thanks to Craig, David (snr) and Grant Gibson who all ran the half
marathon in aid of the appeal. Everyone managed to finish - which in itself is
pretty impressive and congratulations go to you all!
06/09/07 - Craig's Results
A huge 'well done' to Craig on his latest set of exam results. With the Highers
well and truly done and dusted it gives us great pleasure to report that Craig
has done himself and everyone else proud - congratulations!
25/09/07 - Head Honcho!
More great news from the Azhar household - Craig has been made Head Boy of Barrhead
High school and while much teasing and merriment abounds about his new 'exaulted
status', we simply couldn't be prouder of his achievement! We all hope he has a
wonderful year!
13/10/07 - Links & Acknowledgements
We've set up a new page for 'supporters and links' which will allow us to publicly thank
those individuals who support the appeal as well as providing links to businesses and
organisations that are involved with David and the family. The section will contine to grow
over the coming months so don't forget to check back regularly!
09/11/07 - SparkofGenius Challenge
Find out all about the SparkofGenius cycle challenge that will be raising
funds for the appeal - now in our Previous Events pages
06/12/07 - The Bulletin & Events Update
Hot off the press you'll find the latest version of the Bulletin on the Bulletin page (doesn't
take a genius to work that out) - this is no.3 but you'll find the previous editions there too.
We've also been updating some information and pictures on to our Previous Events page
for you to enjoy! If you have any photographs from a fund raising event then please send
them to us at admin@davidazhar.com along with a wee blurb and we'll get them up on the
site!.
20/12/07 - The 2008 Raffle in Support of the Appeal
This coming year we're holding a raffle in support of the appeal with some fantastic prizes
including plasma TV's, holiday vouchers and some amazing rugby and football
memorabilia. If you'd like more information about the raffle then please contact us at
admin@davidazhar.com
20/12/07 - Murrayfield Collection
Great News! We've been given permission to hold a bucket collection outside Murrayfield
before both the Scotland v France match on 3rd February 2008 and the Scotland v
England match on the 8th March 2008. It's a fantastic chance not only to raise funds but
also to raise awareness about the appeal in the rugby community!
20/12/07 - The Website Forum
You may have noticed that the website forum has disappeared. This is hopefully just
temporary while some technical wizardry is taking place to make it a faster, safer and all
together more pleasant message board to hang out on! We'll let you know as soon as
we're back up and running and our apologies for any inconvenience. In the meantime if
you need to get in contact we can always be reached at admin@davidazhar.com
27/01/08 - The Bulletin & Events Update
Hot off the press you'll find the latest version of the Bulletin on the Bulletin page - we're up
to no.4 but you'll find the previous editions there too.
You can also fin exciting news about upcoming fundraising on our Future Events page!
For more info or to tell us about your own fundraising events then contact us at
admin@davidazhar.com
20/02/08 - Events Update
There's going to be another bucket collection prior to the Scotland v England 6 nations
match on Saturday 8th March. If you're going to the game make sure you put your hand
in your pocket and encourage your mates to do it too! A little change goes a long way in
helping to support the appeal!
It's not too late to get involved with the raffle. E-mail us at admin@davidazhar.com if you
would like more info!
12/03/08 - An Even Bigger Murrayfield Collection!
And the news just keeps getting better. The second 6 Nations bucket collection at the
Scotland v England game on 8 March 2008 raised a whopping £4,646 for the appeal!
Many thanks to all of you who came along and helped out and to everyone who stopped
and put some money into the buckets. You can see the pictures here.
06/04/08 - Congratulations to Craig
Craig (David's younger brother) has been given the Princess Diana Award. He'll
be heading to The Scottish Parliament to collect it in a couple of weeks. Craig
has been given the award for his ability to improve and inspire the lives of
others! Well deserved indeed!
06/04/08 - Last Chance for Raffle Tickets
With the raffle due to draw on the 19th April this week is really your last chance to grab a
raffle ticket and be in with the chance of winning some of the fabulous donated prizes!
Any appeal supporters can drop us a line at admin@davidazhar.com for more info about
tickets.




28/04/08 - Raffle Winners
The draw was completed by the kids of Barrhead high school and the raffle prize winners
are as follows:
1st prize Plasma TV - David Buckingham , Barnsley (Ticket No: 08014)
2nd prize Holiday Vouchers - Tracey Geddes, Glasgow (Ticket No: 01765)
3rd prize signed Scotland Rugby top - Kieran Gray, c/o PSD, Glasgow (Ticket No: 00247)
4th prize signed Scotland Football top - Andrew Mcwilliams, Renfrew (Ticket No:06642)
5th prize voucher 'meal for 2' - B Carswell, Newton Mearns (Ticket No:00194)
6th prize Chris Jack's Rugby boots - Colin Emery c/o WRC (Ticket No: 00613)
7th prize Hotel Accommodation Voucher - L Waddell, Milngavie (Ticket No: 02875)
8th prize SRU Suit Carrier - I Fraser, Bridge of Weir (Ticket No: 06002)
9th prize Champagne - Aldo c/o Darren Barton (Ticket No: 06613)
10th prize makeover - Lauran MacKinnon, Kilbirnie (Ticket No: 02601)
11th prize makeover - B. Hawthorne, Barrhead (Ticket No: 03741)
All winners will be contacted directly by means of the details they provided on their tickets.
Congragulations to all our winners and a big thank you to all those who bought tickets and
contributed to the appeal!
20/06/08 - David's Blog
We've introduced a new feature to the website this week! David will now be writing his
very own blog to keep you updated with all his news and activites. Check back ever week
to find out what David has been up to or just to find out what thoughts, ruminations and
cogitations he's having on life, love and everything!
20/06/08 - Congratulations to the Harris Women!
Congratulations are due to Ashley and Ruth Harris who ran the Glasgow Women's 10k in
aid of the Appeal and both racked up very impressive times! Ashley just pipped her mum
to the post with a time of 52:30 and Ruth arrived home a whole second later at 52:31!
Well done and thanks to both of them!