B&M bargain store SailforCancer day

B&M bargain store, Strand Road, Derry, proved its weight in gold as Emmet the manager gave me a couple of days collecting for Macmillan sailforcancer event. It took a while, but Emmet kept his word and proved he was a true gentleman, plus he donated a £20 gift voucher for the Ritz raffle.

The Ritz Bar, Spencer Road, fundraising night

A good nights craic had by all, thanks Liam for organising this event. The food was excellent as usual, karaoke with George who rocked the night away.

Coffee morning at the Cafe Mezzo, Austins department store

Thank you, Declan Hassen, for organising a coffee morning for Macmillan SailforCancer. Although it was a quiet morning, the guests that were invited most certainly made an impact. The staff, friends and family of Declan and Lee made Sara very welcome.

Fundraising night at the Ritz, Saturday 14th June from 9pm

Everybody will be made very welcome to the Ritz bar on Spencer Road, Derry, Saturday evening from 9pm. We will have prizes galore, karaoke with George, a free buffet, dance and raffle.

MC for the night is my lovely partner, Sarah McFadden.

Sponsor logos are go

Thank you signs express for your wonderful graphics and professional service working all through Saturday to stay on schedule. Tinney's and Northwest Propellers logos are being added on Monday to the guardrail.

Port side

Tobin getting the VIP treatment

Tobin sussing out the local talent as we make our weekly visit to Jollyes petstore, Buncrana rd, Derry. The Staff here are all dog lovers and Tobin gets the V.I.P. treatment every time.

Tobin hoping for some donation from statues

Tobin fundraising for Macmillan, there's no escape even if you are pretending to be a statue ,these bronze statues represent both sides of the community, note the hands are not touching just reaching out ,sadly there are still some people devoted to sectarianism there is always hope that in the next few generations it will no longer exist, I have met them from both sides and if frightens me,in some ways its like a cancer virus but there is a cure JUST OPEN YOUR HEART.

B&Q staff and customer fundraising event

My local B&Q store on the Buncrana Road, Derry have been wonderful support allowing a fundraising event to take place in aid of MacMillan cancer support. The staff having really made an effort and the customers kind generosity shone through as they contributed throughout the day.

The Cookstown sizzle

Another warm welcome in Cookstown last night there were plenty sizzlers, the people are so friendly with hearts of Gold the night life was buzzing, best nights craic.

Big thanks to our friend Christine Wade who sacrificed her Saturday night.Tir Eoghain ABU
Thanks Sgnt Foster.                                £562 raised

More fundraising at First Source

Sarah McFadden organised a "Dress Down Day" at Derry's "First Source" call centre and a very welcome £365 was raised. Thankyou so much to all who took part.

Saturday Outing to Belfast

Darren and Sarah on their way to Belfast

On Saturday evening 10th May, Darren and Sarah, travelled to Belfast for a Macmillan fundraising event things finally got underway at 9 pm the manager in Europa gave us a huge reception we met some wonderful people and shared our experiences with Macmillan on our recovery journey.

Boat Jumble, 27th April at Lough Swilly Yacht Club, Fahan

The Lough Swilly Yacht Club, Fahan, County Donegal, are holding a boat jumble at their clubhouse on Sunday 27th April from 10am until 3pm.

A word of thanks

We received a wonderful welcome last Saturday night from the proprietors, staff and patrons of the "Squeelin' Pig" in Muff, they sure know how to party!!

The bucket collection travelled on through Muff, Burnfoot and Bridgend. At the Halfway, they interrupted their boxing gala to welcome us and then on to Buncrana.  

£224.60 raised today

Toby and I have met some wonderful people today in Spencer Road, Clooney terrace and Duke Street. We finished up with £224.60.

Thank you for your support over the weekend

We would like to thank all those that contributed to the bucket collection over the weekend, which was a very much appreciated £834 collected.

The next 3 months...

Over the next 3 months, Darren and Toby will be preparing the "Stoney B" and themselves as they circumnavigate Ireland to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support.

Misty evening on the Foyle

In mist or cloud, on mast or shroud, It perched for vespers nine; Whiles all the night, through fog-smoke white, Glimmered the white Moon-shine.'

Text SAIL64 £10 or your chosen amount to 70070

Publicity with the Derry Journal

Thank you to the Derry Journal for spreading the word. Every donation counts.

One man and his dog set for an epic sailing trip around Ireland

Just Giving support

Follow Darren and Toby (the dog) as they plan to sail around Ireland in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support.

Text SAIL64 £10 or your chosen amount to 70070 to support using JustGiving. Or online at the Just Giving website.

Just Giving - Darren Robb Sailing

Thanks for the support

I would like to thank everyone who came today to the launch of my sail for cancer. I'm a bit overwhelmed with such support.