Alison Copland is fundraising for Friends Of Forest Holme

Alison Copland's Fundraising Page

Tandem skydive for Forest Holme

on 02/08/2009

This is me while still in one piece!

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Raising money for

Friends Of Forest Holme

Charity Registration No. 1038021

Forest Holme is a specialist palliative care unit, which forms part of the Dorset Cancer Centre at Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Friends of Forest Holme support this 10 bedded unit through various fundraising initiatives to enhance the NHS service and improve the quality of care to our patients and their families.

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Alison Copland

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Raised: 123%

Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £1,850.00

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Update 2 August 2009: I did it! What an experience (very hard to describe). Thanks to everyone who has donated – you made the landing all the softer! I have added some photos from the day (thanks to Allison Tipper).

When my Dad, Bill, was dying of cancer, he spent his last nine weeks in the Forest Holme hospice in Poole. The second photo shows him in healthier times. I'd now like to give something back to them in thanks for their special care of Dad, Mum and me at that difficult time, so that other people can also benefit in the future.

I've often thought about doing a parachute jump, and now here's my chance! Anything you can spare to egg me on in this madness will be greatly appreciated.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Friends of Forest Holme gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Alison (aka 'piratewoman' and 'lambswool')

	See you did it already - fantastic!! will be showing Brian the pics tomorrow, love joan just Donation by Joan Link 09/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Tailwags galore! Donation by Senior Dog & the Lollopy Lollop 05/08/09	£10.00
	its just like falling out of a plane really Donation by michael cast/slick mick 04/08/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck lw Donation by Field Penguin 02/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	More when you've done it! Donation by Senior Dog & the Lollopy Lollop 02/08/09	£10.00
	Very best wishes to you Alison, I am very pleased to support such a deserving local cause. Donation by Cullisgirl 01/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Shhh - I have my reputation to consider. XX Donation by Lady Macbeth 29/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Rather you than me ;) Donation by cookiepuss =^..^= 28/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	..we should be careful/ Of each other, we should be kind/ While there is still time. Donation by boccius 28/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	All the best for next Sunday Donation by Jane Berry 26/07/09	£50.00
	You are a brave woman, and I shall be watching the skies on Sunday. Good luck! Donation by Lili B 26/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Happy landings! Donation by ladysin 26/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Alison! Corinne and Neil Donation by Mr & Mrs Snipe & Taurus 25/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Alison! Donation by Anna Read 23/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Best of luck for the jump Alison. Donation by Anne-Marie Mackin (whitbyrose) 20/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Safe landings Donation by Lexie & Pereg 20/07/09	£10.00
	Parachute veteran and Angela wish you well and send their love. Enjoy! Donation by Mike Owen 19/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Jacques from the BSF 18/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Well done, sorry but I couldn't resist a joke on the Poole Forum Donation by Spooky 18/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	How brave. Every good wish for a happy landing. Donation by Karen Hart 15/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Brave girl! - have a great time and enjoy the moment. Donation by Nij 15/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I hope you get strapped to the sky diver of your choice! Donation by Peter Thierfeldt 27/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Fly like a bird - with style! Donation by Harriet 16/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope you enjoy it... Donation by ADB 15/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	May the power of ML go with you! Donation by F(A)B 15/06/09	£20.00
	Have a great jump. Donation by Hugh Briss 04/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	(Heartfelt) Phrase - 1,1: Mad duck logo D_D xx Donation by Doctor_Darling 04/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	2nd time lucky - we hope! Donation by Sheila and Joe 23/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Alison - admire your bravery with this jump!! Donation by Sue & Alan 22/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	You`re mad! But we take our hats off to you! Donation by Richard & Sally 11/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£625.00
Offline donations:	£1,225.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£145.26

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