My story

Mike was a helicopter pilot with the RAF. He served his country well, flying missions in the first Gulf War and then the more recent operations in Iraq. A leader of men, an expert in his specialist field, a former British Helicopter Champion, and above all a passionate aviator. But then he was diagnosed as having Multiple Sclerosis.

Discharged from the RAF on medical grounds he was left without his job, his career, or his vocation - to fly.  That would be enough to bring anyone down. But Mike refused to be bowed, and relentlessly pursued the positive. MonsterSki is only one example of the way in which he has sought to take a positive approach to life.

When you hear Mike's story it puts day to day worries and irritations into perspective. It inspires us (and we hope you too), to be both positive and to help others. That's why we accepted the challenge of MonsterSki4 due to take place in April 2010.

Mike is Nick's brother. This will be Nick's fourth MonsterSki. Mike dreamt up the idea of this challenge and Nick helped to bring it about.

Mike's story of an enormous set back and his determination to remain positive is inspirational. The challenge is daunting, certainly for me, an intermediate skiier. But the cause is a good one, so help me achive my target, both the physical and the financial!

http://www.monsterski4.com 

My charity

Multiple Sclerosis Trust

Multiple Sclerosis Trust

Charity Registration No. 1088353

The MS Trust is a charity which works with and for the 100,000 people in the UK with MS. Our vision is to enable people with MS to live their lives to the full. We provide information that is tailored to what people want to know; education for health professionals about what people with MS need; research into better management of MS; support for anyone affected by MS.

Donations 104

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Now that was a fairly big idea.....

Donation by Jim Hay on 26/05/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Well done John and co

Donation by Ian Saltmer on 10/05/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck with the monster challenge

Donation by Fraser Gray on 06/05/10

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Top work, Mr Mac. Also a great fundraising effort for a great cause.

Donation by Chris Martin on 05/05/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Well done John. And a terrific cause. Caroline S

Donation by Caroline Sincock on 30/04/10

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fantastic achievement great stuff

Donation by Geraint Evans on 28/04/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Brilliant job guys - v impressed!

Donation by Andrew & Maria Wilson on 26/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Congratulations to all of you!

Donation by Alan Birse on 26/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Well done John and everybody else involved.

Donation by Charles Park on 26/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Wishing you all safe travels home and hope that you had the time of your life in Whistler :)

Donation by Rae Booth on 22/04/10

£15.00

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Congratulations - hopefully getting back won't be quite such a challenge

Donation by Lindsey Brown on 22/04/10

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Don't know when you'll get back but am looking forward to hearing all about it when you do.

Donation by derek stroud on 22/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Hope all went well. With the air travel situation should see you about July!

Donation by david ramsay on 22/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Well done John and Nick- but it is time to come home now....

Donation by shona mcleod on 22/04/10

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Hope it went well! Sounds like quite a challenge!

Donation by Nal Townley on 22/04/10

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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You must be mad!

Donation by William Malcolm on 21/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Well done - I'm full of admiration but you've got to be a bit mad!!

Donation by joanne hoad on 20/04/10

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John, fantastic effort so far, keep going and watch out for the volcano ash on the way back! Best wishes, Sharon and Blair

Donation by Sharon Fleming and Blair Fleming on 19/04/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Looks easier than going on live CNN. Best of luck!

Donation by Joshua Van Raalte on 19/04/10

£20.00

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Good luck!

Donation by Julia Maguire on 19/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Well done John. Keep going!

Donation by Clare Craigie on 17/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Respect - good luck !

Donation by Stephen Gibb on 17/04/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Kevin Hills on 16/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Wow... hats off to you all!

Donation by Kirsty MacArthur on 15/04/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Best of luck - hope it goes well!

Donation by Graeme Fyfe on 15/04/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,347.00
  • Offline donations£2,348.05
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£5,695.05
  • Gift Aid£719.23

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