Display for Stan

[Legion]

"At the 19th minute tomorrow please stand and applaud. Retweet this to as many Villa fans as possible. #avfc #applauseforpetrov #getwellstan"

[dave.woodhall]

Time to hit the phone-ins tonight as well.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

They're talking about Stan at the moment on WM.

[Dazvillain]

No protest before or after the game tomorrow. It should be all about stan

Here here, absolutely, applause and "only 1 stan petrov"

[The Laughing Policeman]

I wouldn't worry too much about spreading the word PWS. I'm sure that if on 18 minutes the Holte End stands as one and start singing "Stand Up For Stan Petrov" the rest of the ground will get the message pretty quickly. And then on 19 mins the applause can start.
 

[PeterWithesShin]

I'm going to set up a Facebook group, any suggestions on the title? 

[rjp]

Tomorrow is probably too soon but maybe we could do something to encourage people to join the bone marrow register.  Hopefully Stan won't need this but even if it's not of direct help to him it could be a life saver for someone else's child or loved one.  It would be a really positive way of showing our support.

[mikeb1982]

Tomorrow is probably too soon but maybe we could do something to encourage people to join the bone marrow register.  Hopefully Stan won't need this but even if it's not of direct help to him it could be a life saver for someone else's child or loved one.  It would be a really positive way of showing our support.

Brilliant idea, is there maybe a way for the club to make it part of their next statement?

[rutski]

can we hold up some white cards in support of his white cells? thats what we need!

[PeterWithesShin]

This is the FB group. It lags a bit atm. Please join and share.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/197016560412973/ 

[rjp]

Tomorrow is probably too soon but maybe we could do something to encourage people to join the bone marrow register.  Hopefully Stan won't need this but even if it's not of direct help to him it could be a life saver for someone else's child or loved one.  It would be a really positive way of showing our support.

After a few minutes research I've found that the NHS work closely with the Anthony Nolan trust when it comes to bone marrow.  This is from their official site:

There are currently almost 1,600 people in the UK waiting for a stem cell transplant and 37,000 worldwide. We particularly need more young male donors come forward and join the register.
Men aged 18-30 are more likely to be chosen to donate but they currently account for just 12% of donors on the Anthony Nolan register.

I think we could be their target audience.  They have a page about organising recruitment events here.  I don't know if I could pull it off but I'd be up for trying to make this happen for the Stoke game if there's a chance it could be successful.  Would there be enough support for it?

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Tomorrow is probably too soon but maybe we could do something to encourage people to join the bone marrow register.  Hopefully Stan won't need this but even if it's not of direct help to him it could be a life saver for someone else's child or loved one.  It would be a really positive way of showing our support.

Brilliant idea, is there maybe a way for the club to make it part of their next statement?

Indeed. It would be great if other clubs could also get involved, especially considering the donor target group.

[Dave Cooper please]

Oh, yes to helping with the card display by the way Dave.

[Legion]

Dave, where am I selling tomorrow and how can I help with this card display?

[olaftab]

I am available to do whatever is required.