My story

On February 23rd 2012, my cousin Helen and I are doing a skydive in aid of Connect and we would love for you to sponsor us! For someone who felt a little peeky at the top of the London Eye this is a MASSIVE feat for me so dig deep please!!!!

Eight years ago, my Uncle Colin (and Helen's Dad) suffered a stroke. From the stroke, Colin was affected by Aphasia, a condition affecting his speech and mobility down one side of his body. Colin was a renouned film and television editor and was hugely successful...even winning an MTV award for his editing skills! As the loud, joker of our family we were all very shocked and upset that this had happened to Colin.

The charity that we are raising money for, Connect - the Communication Disability Network have been invaluable to Colin's rehabilitation and recovery since the stroke. They organise meetings for Colin and his family members to meet other people affected by aphasia and to offer support and advice. Because of Connect, Colin has been able to further pursue his love for media and particularly photography by contributing to Connect's monthly newsletter. Sally, Colin's Connect advisor, has become a friend of the family because of her continued support and kindness so we would really like to give back to her and all the staff who do incredible things for stroke sufferers.

Please please PLEASE donate to this cause as I can assure you that the money will do inspirational things for some truly inspirational people.

Love

Hannah and Helen.

 

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My charity

Connect - the communication disability network

Connect - the communication disability network

Charity Registration No. 1081740

Connect is a national charity for people living with aphasia (communication disability) which is often caused by stroke. Aphasia can strike anyone at any age and at any time. 1 in every 200 people in the UK lives with aphasia and each person experiences it differently. Some people cannot speak at all, some people have just a few words. It affects reading, writing and numbers. Aphasia can lead to lack of confidence, depression, social exclusion – and people can lose their connection with the world. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Our vision is a simple one, we want a world where people with aphasia can re-connect with life again. Find out more about how we do that at www.ukconnect.org

Donations 108

Donation by Peter Green on 29/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Well done Ladies

Donation by anon on 25/02/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Congratulations to you both! You are stars. We look forward to celebrating with you and your much relieved Dad / uncle sally

Donation by Sally McVicker on 24/02/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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As promised the final £5, I think someone has beat me to it... But now you can say you are over you aim!! X x x

Donation by Anonymous on 24/02/12

£5.00

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Hope this helps to the £2000 mark twinny!!! So proud of you xxxx

Donation by Anonymous on 24/02/12

£5.09

+ £1.27 Gift Aid

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Well done Helen xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Donation by kate arnold on 23/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done girlies. Absolutely amazing xxx

Donation by Ellie Simpson on 23/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Congratulations! So impressed. Lots of love xxx

Donation by Esther Marshall on 23/02/12

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Good Luck Girls, hope all goes well today! lots of love x Debra

Donation by Debra Packford on 23/02/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Hannah and Helen - and enjoy it! xx

Donation by fiona fletcher on 23/02/12

£10.00

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On behalf of my favourite traveller Sammy Jo Chuck. Thanks doll! X

Donation by Anonymous on 23/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck! xx

Donation by Sarah Packford on 22/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck to Hannah and Helen - brave girls! Enjoy every moment and have a soft landing !! Love Karina & Vern x

Donation by Anonymous on 22/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck gorgeous sista...sorry for gypo amount am poor pikey atm!! Will be thinking of youu!! souls sista vibes love you xxxx

Donation by Harriet Evans on 22/02/12

£5.00

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Good luck, hope it goes well x

Donation by Ben Jourdan on 22/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Girls xx

Donation by Linda Jenkin on 22/02/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck!! x

Donation by Alice Baillie-Lane on 22/02/12

£10.00

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Good Luck Hannah!!!!!

Donation by Douglas & Lori Heiser on 22/02/12

£30.00

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Good luck girls! Best of luck for tomorrow, Im sure it will be one of the best experiences you will ever have!! xxxxxxxx

Donation by Sian Carter on 22/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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GOOD LUCK!!

Donation by Nichola Shaw on 22/02/12

£10.00

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Good luck to both of you! Very brave and your doing it for such a great cause! I hope you enjoy it :) xxx

Donation by Lorran Shaerf on 22/02/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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On behalf of Becca Taylor - good luck girls! xx

Donation by Becca Taylor on 22/02/12

£20.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 22/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck girls

Donation by David Ketley on 22/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hannah and Helen - i've always wanted to do this but never quite had the guts. And of course a cause very dear to my heart! Well done you.

Donation by Carole Cross on 21/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,180.09
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£2,180.09
  • Gift Aid£411.27

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