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Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £1,907.00
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My story

 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!

I decided that I wanted to do something for my 30th birthday, and jumping out of a plane seemed a good idea at the time! While I'm at it, let's see if I can make some money for a good cause too.

I did a tandem skydive on 1st June 2009 (if you don't believe me then check out the photos at: http://www.lushey.toucansurf.com/skydive ). It was an amazing feeling freefalling for about a mile before the parachute opened and we did some twists and turns on there. Had a great time doing it, but a big thanks to everyone who already has, or is thinking about sponsoring some money to this worthy cause.

My Dad passed away in November 2008 after a turbulent 7 months since he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. My Grandfather passed away in October 2008, also of cancer. Fair Havens Hospice helped my Dad while he was ill, and continued to provide support to my Mother after they had both died. They were a great support and I'd like to help to make sure that they are able to offer the same to other families.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Fair Havens Hospice 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.

All the money raised through this site goes directly to Fair Havens - the jump was paid for separately, so I'm not asking you to subsidise an adrenaline rush for me (other people did that as a birthday gift!)

Thanks to everyone who has already donated, on the second day we almost hit the first target of £500, so I changed it up to £1,000. We'd passed £1,500 by the time I did the jump and hadn't counted all of the offline sponsors, so why not see if we can make it to 2 grand!

Thank you for your support,
Chris.

Hidden depths....or is that heights??! Donation by Tessa Dugmore 11/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done. This is a good course and gifts of life to celebrate. God bless. Donation by 'Bunmi 11/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done! this means your gonna have to sponser me now! Donation by Emma Thirkill 08/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Chris , one birthday youll never forget ! Donation by marie carroll 05/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done Donation by Steve Stride 04/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Shame we couldn't hear the screaming with the pics!! Donation by Stephen Young 02/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Other half of my donation, as promised. Well done Cris!! Donation by Tolu Sonubi 02/06/09  

£10.00

Loon! Donation by Martin Honeywood 02/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

you are a better man than me - well done mate Donation by Mark Coleman 02/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done Donation by Justina Baldwin 02/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done lovely picture of you and your dad Donation by glenda alexander 02/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

congratulations Chris!!! You made it back alive..such an achievement, everyone is very proud of you xx Donation by Sasha Millgate 02/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You dare devil Donation by yvonne wood 02/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you have a great skydive and wonderful 30th! Donation by Richard Fowers 12/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

make sure you dont use a rucksack...... Donation by Craig 08/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Just enjoy and tell us how it feels like on Monday Donation by Nathanael Zaka 08/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes, hope you raise lots more Donation by Lorna Mason 08/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck, the freefall is excelent, I also enjoyed seeing the parashute open properly! Donation by James Johnson 05/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy your drop! James did. Donation by Tom&Jill Johnson 04/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't forget the parachute Donation by Graham King 29/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Your Dad and Grandad will be looking down on you feeling really proud of what you are doing. Goodluck from us all xx Donation by The Yallops 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

God Luck xxxx Donation by Janeypie & Phil 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck!! Donation by Kate Gwilt 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck Tissy, hope the jump goes well and try to keep your eyes open on the way down!!!!! Donation by Bro, Sis and Niece 23/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best mate Donation by Rob King 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Big bro...Just close your eyes and jump...see easy as that eh?!!!hmmm... you'll have to let me know, Donation by Vixtabelle 21/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Have a great jump Chris, freefall rocks!! Donation by The goodall family, UK and NZ 17/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck daddy, please come back in one piece we love you xxxxxx Donation by Harrison and Ella-Rose 17/04/09  

£20.00

Good Luck Chris. I believe the buzz is great. But I'll never know cos I won't do it!! Donation by Jackie Roach 08/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, mate. If you want an adrenaline rush, you could always jump over a fence! Donation by Lambo 08/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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