EDIT - 26th March - I did it! Jumped from 13,000 ft (that's over two miles!!!).  I wasn't scared at all, but I really didn't enjoy the freefall part: found it hard to breathe and pressure on my ears felt like knitting needles were being driven in there... but then the parachute opened and it was amazing. A totally overwhelming experience: knowing you're so high and the only thing holding you up is a sheet of fabric and brilliant physics stuff.  I feel very priviledged to have experienced it.  But in case you're thinking it was all fun and games, I rather traumatically had to get up at 4.30am on the morning after the clocks went forward - so 3.30am *really*.  Trauma! I have *suffered*... so thanks for your donations. Your generosity is unexpectedly brilliant and going to a really fab cause.  xxxxx

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. Firstly, two important things:

1 -  I'm paying for the jump myself - ALL THE MONEY YOU DONATE GOES TO CHARITY. I think it would be a bit cheeky otherwise.

2 - Evalina Family Trust provides accommodation for the families of sick children staying at Guy's and St Thomas'. When my dad was in intensive care in Oxford, I was really fortunate that the staff bent the rules and allowed me to stay over in the relatives' room after the 'allowed' first night. Otherwise I'd have been a long way from home with nowhere to stay - and sorting out a room wasn't hassle (or expense) I needed at that time. Ronald McDonald house allows families of sick kids to stay nearby and for free. It must be a great load off their minds, as it was off mine.

Forget the McDonalds connection - they sponsored the initial building programme but Evalina family trust needs public sponsorship to meet its running costs. It's a good cause: don't let your anti-globalisation principles get in the way, please.

So - if you can spare even a quid, I'd really appreciate it - and so would the charity. The aeroplane stuff is mostly just to get your attention, I suppose... (though I *will* really be doing it).

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