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ABF Soldiers' Charity Skydiving Day · 1 October 2010

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We exist to give a lifetime of support to the wider Army family, regardless of where or when a soldier served. We act swiftly and efficiently in providing support in the form of grants to those who find themselves in real need. We also provide grants to charities who support the wider Army family.

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<p class="iphone-update"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Hi To all my donators (or is it donors?) waiting to see me plummet earthwards. The news is I have a new date for my skydive which is JUNE 3rd, thats JUNE 3rd. So if anyone reads this who has offered me a donation by filling out my forms rather than giving on-line, I shall be coming for you and your money soonish!!</strong></span></p> <p class="iphone-update"><span style="color: #ff00ff;">Love you all, Lee Lee xxx</span></p> <p class="iphone-update">Updated on Oct 12th 2010 at 8:06 PM from the JustGiving API</p> <p>Hi to all my generous friends!! Just to let you all know that the skydive was postponed due to wind and rain!! (sob, sob!). It will take place in the spring, so I will keep you all updated when I know more. But it WILL take place! Your donations are still valid and much appreciated. They have gone straight to the Soldiers Charity. To those who generously pledged donations on my forms, I will collect after I have made the jump in the spring. Best Wishes, LEE xxx</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">GREETINGS RICH AND GENEROUS FRIENDS!</span></strong></p> <p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</strong></span></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ffa500;">ON 1st OCTOBER 2010 I AM GOING TO SKYDIVE FROM 14000ft TO RAISE MONEY FOR A GREAT CAUSE:</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff1493;"> THE ABF SOLDIERS CHARITY</span></strong></p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;">The Soldiers&rsquo; Charity give lifetime support to serving and retired soldiers and their families. With a 30% year on year rise in applications from soldiers who have taken part in previous and current conflicts it must currently raise &pound;7 million a year to meet this need. As a result of Current Operations it is anticipated that the requests for assistance will rise significantly in the coming years. It is the aim of The Soldiers&rsquo; Charity to increase fundraising to &pound;14 million a year by 2015 to be sure that it can help each and every soldier that needs help. The Soldiers' Charity depends entirely on your donations and goodwill to do this.</span></p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>So please dig deep and donate now!</strong></span></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Don't let me break my neck in vain!</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">My SINCERE thanks for ANYTHING you may give.</span></strong></p>

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£415.00
+ £88.85 Gift Aid
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£415.00
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