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Rich's Tandem Parachute Jump - Sunday 25 March 2012

Richard Balding is raising money for SHINE
“Sky Dive”

on 27 November 2011

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Shine provides specialist support from before birth and throughout the life of anyone living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, as well as to parents, families, carers and professional care staff. Our wonderful supporters make our work possible, your fundraising makes all the difference!

Story

<div><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: small;">I will be jumping out of a plane from 10,000 feet (with my friend Nikki) to help families and individuals affected by spina bifida. I have chosen the charity SHINE as I am personally affected as my 3 year old son Harvey was born with the condition. </span></span></p> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: small;">Everyone is affected differently by the symptoms be it cognitive, mobility, bladder &amp; bowel related.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: small;">My goal is to raise over &pound;500. Please help me reach that goal with your pledge. Your donation is tax deductible and you are not obliged to leave a message but your gift will be hugely appreciated however big or small it all counts.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page and your support if you can.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: small;">Rich (and Harvey) x</span></span></p> </div>

Donation summary

Total
£1,140.01
+ £233.75 Gift Aid
Online
£1,140.01
Offline
£0.00

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