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XC Paragliding · 29 August 2011

We're dedicated to beating blood cancer. We fund research and support those affected. Since 1960, we've invested over £500 million in blood cancer research, transforming treatments and saving lives. The day we beat blood cancer is now in sight and our researchers are determined to finish the job.

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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hi Everyone,</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #404040; font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #404040; font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Thursday 29th September I attempted XC Paraglide in Derbyshire. </span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191;">Over 7 hours fly time; 60.5 miles (97.4 km), over double what I set out to achieve! And x3 what I have ever flown before.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #404040; font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191;">Thank you so much to everyone who has sponsored &amp; supported me to achieve this for </span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Leukaemia &amp; Lymphoma. This is an amazing charity which does make a difference to so many lives. I&rsquo;m sure the majority of people will know someone who has been affected by cancer; by raising awareness and funds for this great cause, you all have helped the fight against beating blood cancer. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #404040; font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thank you again</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #404040; font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stephen<br> </span><a href="mailto:stephen.groundwell@netmetix.net"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">stephen.groundwell@netmetix.net</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #404040; font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><br><span style="font-size: small;"> <br> <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">*I will be completing a charity event for the common cause of Leukaemia &amp; Lymphoma (Beating blood Cancer) by Paragliding 30 miles (48.3 Kilometres) over 1 full day. Supported by Cloudmetix our latest innovative all-in-one solution for secure and simple access to your business online; and with the backing from Netmetix who is making this day happen.</em></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;" class="MsoNormal"><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #404040; font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-size: small;">The aim is to fly in the air for as long as possible and to travel as far as possible cross country within 1 day. This is in aid of a good cause so please sponsor me whatever you can. I really appreciate all of your support towards helping with this common cause of Leukaemia &amp; Lymphoma.<br> <br> Leukaemia &amp; Lymphoma Research is the only UK charity solely dedicated to research into blood cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Your contribution really will make a difference to the lives of the 28,500 people diagnosed every year with a blood cancer.<br> </span></span></em><span style="color: #404040; font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 191; mso-fareast-font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span></p>

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Total
£950.00
+ £132.50 Gift Aid
Online
£950.00
Offline
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