Paul Dickson is fundraising for Deafblind Scotland

Paul's jumping off a bridge!

Forth Rail Bridge abseil 2009

on 11/10/2009

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Raising money for

Deafblind Scotland

Charity Registration No. SC031167

Deafblindness is a disability of a different order, often described as the loneliest condition imaginable. Deafblind Scotland seeks to improve the quality of life for this uniquely disadvantaged group of people and help them to overcome the barriers to full inclusion in society. This we do in partnership with Deafblind people.

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Paul Dickson

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Raised: 112%

Target: £300.00
Raised so far: £335.00

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My story

I'M GOING TO JUMP OFF A BRIDGE!

Don't get too excited, I have no intentions of ending my life just yet! When I say jump off a bridge, I mean abseil down the Forth Rail Bridge and raise money to help deafblind people in Scotland live as rightful members of their own communities.

I know that I look like I'm having a smashing time on that ropeswing but to be honest, my bum was knitting socks - I was putting on a brave face for the photo! If that's how I feel when I'm only a couple of metres (79 inches) off the ground, imagine the pairs of socks I'll have made by the time I'm leaning over the bridge starting my descent!

If my poor banter hasn't made you want to help me raise my intended £200 for Deafblind Scotland, then just think what life would be like if you couldn't see or hear...

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For anyone who doesn't want to donate online, I have one of those olde tymie sponsorship forms made of paper and I'd be more than happy to visit you in person!

Thank you everyone!

Paul

	On yer sel! Donation by Stuart Docherty 09/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by L G 07/10/09
	Rather you than me, I'll stick to running the 10k obstacle course. Far safer ;) Donation by Andrew Cetnarskyj 05/10/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck at the weekend and remember not to look down!! Donation by Maggie 05/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Over the top baby!!!! EXTREME!! Donation by Craig Mackenzie 02/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	was just waiting for the glory of taking you over £300! You'll never do it anyway!! ; ) Donation by Neil Austin 02/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Paul.. See you up there! Donation by Fraser Mac 01/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	you is mintal, bridges are for crossing not jumping off... Donation by Kevin Macdonald 01/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	plim-plizzle, ma nizzle, don' foget bouts that six-fo, chuch, dawg up in da hood, chilly ma grilly. Fo sho! Donation by Murray Smith 30/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	yo yo... king of the swingers. Please don't start giving out knitwear for Christmas presents. Good luck and don't look down. Donation by Matt Wallace 30/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Paully!! Leigh, Chris and Daniel xx Donation by Leigh Dilks 30/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Paul.... and well done!!! K.x. Donation by Kirsty McLafferty 28/09/09	£10.00
	Loving your work oh brave one x Donation by Laura Downie 26/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Hi paul, Well you made your £200 donation so i wish you luck chickadee! xx Donation by Sammy Gilmour 23/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate... Don't look down! Donation by Barry 22/09/09	£10.00
	007 eat your heart out! Good Luck Paulo! Donation by nicky howden 21/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by stewart calvert 21/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You're a brave man Paul - good luck!.x Donation by Charlotte Foggo 20/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	go for it champ, that takes some balls! Donation by Henry Le May 19/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck Dad Donation by fletcher dickson 16/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck from your fav cuz ... x Donation by Steph Dickson 15/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Paul! And what a great cause your supporting! Donation by Natalie Brocklehurst 15/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wonder if there'll be strong tailwinds to add a bit more colour to the day. Donation by Laura Wood 15/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hey Mr Dickson - just don't get stuck half way down like I did! The views are AMAZING!!! Good luck :0) Donation by Ursula. 14/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	HAve a good one Paul and keep up the good work Donation by Euan Doctor 14/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, try not to sh!te yoursel! Donation by Nick 14/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	That's my boy! Takes his bravery from his Mum. Not!! Good luck. xx Donation by Lesley Dickson 14/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£335.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£88.85

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