SKYDIVE POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY 31ST JANUARY 2010 @ HINTON AIRFIELD NR. BRACKLEY

 

Dear all

Thanks for reading my justgiving page. 

Despite my dreaded fear of heights - I have decided to do a Tandem Skydive on to raise money for the fantastic "". 

So why do a Tandem skydive? 

My reason for doing this is quite simple. I have a very healthy, happy daughter who, unlike many children - has NOT had to visit hospital, and for this reason I am immensely grateful.  The hospital need our help, for critical research, support to families of sick children under the hospital's care, new state of the art equipment and hospital re-development.  http://www.gosh.org/why-we-need-your-help .  You can't fail to be touched by the work this hospital do for sick children. 

My daughter Grace Alexandra is now 22 months.  I never took being a Mum for granted and after a one course of IVF treatment in 2007 I fell pregnant - we were so lucky.  Pregnancy wasn't without it's drama's when suffering a suspected miscarriage at 10 weeks, but it was a false alarm and we went on to have Grace on 30th January 2008.  Having Grace has made me realise that having children is a privilege; having them born healthy is an absolute blessing. . 

So this appeal is from the bottom of my heart.  Please consider a donation, no matter how small.  This can be done via this justgiving site (www.justgiving.com/shirleycottam), or alternatively via email (shirleycottam@aol.co.uk) with your commitment to pledge.  By doing this outrageous tandem skydive, it is my way of saying a big thank you for a beautiful daughter and to honour an amazing charity at the same time.  Well done ; you're simply awesome, and thank you Grace for being such a good little girl - we love you with all our heart.  

Finally, a huge thanks so much to anybody prepared to sponsor me. 

Wish me luck!

Shirley