With a new year ahead of us I was determined not to let it pass by without achieving one of my dreams. Having been inspired by the film The Bucket List which features Jack Nicolson and Morgan Freeman, I have signed up to fly an Extra 300 aerobatics plane alongside a Red Arrows trained pilot in the Go Loopy Challenge 2010.
The Extra 300 plane is a state of the art high performance aerobatics machine and the flying equivalent of a Formula 2 racing car. I'll be sitting at the front of the plane doing loops, rolls and stall turns all in the name of charity (madness I know).
As well as realising a dream of mine I am doing this to raise money for The Cyrenians homeless charity. With the recent cold winter and snow you can appreciate just how serious it is to be homeless in Scotland. Can you imagine being without a home, heat or food in the weather we have just experienced? So this is your chance to help a very worthwhile charity, as well as see me risk life and limb flying an aerobatics plane.
In addition to raising money for charity, I am offering someone else the opportunity to join me in this mad adventure. All you have to do is donate money and you, or a nominated friend, will be entered into a prize draw from which I will select a lucky pilot for a second plane. The prize winner will have the opportunity to pilot their own Extra 300 plane and join me in this fabulous experience.
So why not realise one of your own dreams and join me or, if you are horrified at the idea of flying acrobatically yourself then why not nominate your partner, husband/ wife, colleague or friend.
I need to raise £2,000 to achieve this dream which, of course, goes to the Cyrenians. Whatever your feelings are about flying, and this mad cap scheme, I would ask you to please donate to this very worthwhile cause and be part of the Go Loopy Challenge 2010.
Raised:
65%
Raised so far: £1,310.00
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Hope you reach your fundraising target. Best wishes, Donation by Margaret Scott on 25/05/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Glad you survived - sorry I'm late as usual Donation by Liz Hume on 07/05/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done Michael.. love us xx Donation by Paresh Patel on 02/05/10 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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a little extra to get you half way Donation by anonymous on 30/04/10 |
£2.00 |
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Donation by Paul Black on 29/04/10 |
£50.00 |
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well done mike Donation by Wendy on 29/04/10 |
£10.00 |
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From all the staff at Bunzl good luck Mike! Donation by Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies on 22/04/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Well done for doing this uncle Michael just remember to have a sick bag ready!!!! He he he Donation by Gordon Tosh on 22/04/10 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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From all the staff at Voweurope Limited Donation by Hazel Sinclair on 22/04/10 |
£100.00 |
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Good Luck on the day Donation by Hazel Sinclair on 22/04/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Mike Donation by Louise Storie on 21/04/10 |
£3.00 |
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Wishing you good luck and good weather from all at Grange Hall Care Home. Donation by Alison Scott on 21/04/10 |
£10.00 |
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Glad you're not doing a parrachute jump as this would be a great dissapointment to the crowd as you`re wearing your kilt!! ALL THE BEST MIKE :-) Donation by Iain Carlton on 21/04/10 |
£100.00 |
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Good Luck Mike Donation by David McPhail on 20/04/10 |
£10.00 |
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From one aviator to another.....Have fun Donation by Wilma McPherson (I T Works) on 20/04/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Hi Mike Best of luck...break a leg (on second thoughts don't!) Donation by Mike Reynolds on 20/04/10 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck!! Donation by David Park (Harveys) on 20/04/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck from everyone at PartyPacks.co.uk! Donation by Kate Turner on 20/04/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Mike! Donation by Sarah Armstrong on 20/04/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Try to remember which way is up once you get on to firm ground. Donation by Alex Stewart on 20/04/10 |
£10.00 |
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Good Luck Michael..xx Donation by Julie Tosh on 20/04/10 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Rather you than me !! Donation by Angus Kerr on 20/04/10 |
£5.00 |
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Mike, remember the brown trousers and the sick bag! Donation by Ian Gray on 19/04/10 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Choks away Mike - Good luck on the day Donation by Tim Deery on 19/04/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Watch out for the ash clouds......... Donation by Tristen Hinds on 16/04/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,060.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £250.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,310.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £155.13 |
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