Martin Giles
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Fundraising for Sarcoma UK
Story
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
What is this all about?
Two years ago, when I had surgery to deal with an unusual kind of cancer, my wife and I had cause to be very grateful for the existence of a tiny charity called GIST Support UK.
A "GIST" is what I had, and can expect to have again. Through GIST Support UK, the former scientist in me could get hold of lots of information about what I could expect (clinical research results and survivability statistics, and what is being learnt about how this cancer works). I have also taken chances to share experience with other people who also have this kind of cancer, which has let me understand that there is a huge variety of ways in which this can all play out.
GIST Support UK is now associated with a broader group called The Sarcoma Trust. I have seen in their newsletter that we have an opportunity to give something back - a chance to participate in a sponsored skydive. Anne and I have both signed up to do this, and - after a Byzantine experience with the NHS - have just received our medical certification that we are "fit to fall".
This event happens on July 24th, starting from about 2.5 miles above a spot near Peterborough.
I understand from the organising body that we will receive training in, "most importantly how to exit the aircraft in a stable face-to-earth position".
What would I like to see happen next?
I know that everybody has many calls on their generosity, but I would be very grateful if you would consider sponsoring me for this skydive. (You may sponsor Anne as well, or instead, but I hope that BP will match whatever sponsorship I can amass).
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