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Sunday 20 July 2008 - UPDATE
 
It was AWESOME !!!
 
The free fall part was terrifying - we fell from 10,000 feet at 120 mph - and it has to be said that I spent the entire time (a few seconds !) questioning my sanity. But once the parachute opened it was just beautiful and quiet flying above the Oxfordshire countryside. Absolutely breath-taking.
 
You have been amazingly generous. Thank you so much for your sponsorship. 
 
Thanks again for your support - and thanks to my cheer leaders who came with me today !
 
Best wishes
Deborah
PS For anyone who has not yet sponsored but would like to do so, you can still do this for a while yet ! You can do this either by using plastic on line on this site or if you would prefer to sponsor by cheque payable to "The Tom ap Rhys Pryce Memorial Trust", please send it to me at "Deborah Cooper, Barclays Bank PLC, Group Legal, level 29, 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP" and I will make sure that it gets to the Trustees for you.
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Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. In a moment of madness I decided that it would be great fun to experience 'flying' first hand. And so, on 20 July 2008, I will be doing a parachute jump...

Those of you who know me well will know that I just don't DO things like parachute jumps!! So, what on earth has possessed me ? I am raising money for the charity which was set up in memory of a friend and former colleague, Tom ap Rhys Pryce, who was robbed and killed as he walked home on 12 January 2006 to the home he shared with his fiancée Adele.

Tom's Trust does great work - take a look at www.linklaters.com/tarp  and that will tell you much more about it than I can in this message.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Tom ap Rhys Pryce Memorial Trust 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.

It would be fab if you could please sponsor me ! Thank you !

With fingers crossed for a soft landing and best wishes,

Deborah

a good cause Deborah Donation by John Lord 18/06/08  

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Very brave! Good luck and safe landing. Donation by Michael Firth 16/06/08  

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Well done! Donation by Trevor Jones 16/06/08  

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Good luck - you wouldn't catch me doing this Donation by Colin Campbell 13/06/08  

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Good luck! Donation by Victoria Hardy 13/06/08  

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Go Para-Trooper Cooper Donation by Tansy 12/06/08  

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My kind of cause. Enjoy the jump! Donation by Vesna 12/06/08  

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Really impressed you are doing this. Scared but impressed. Donation by Adrian St John 12/06/08  

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Well done! Donation by anonymous 11/06/08  

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Are you mad? Donation by Rebecca Jarvis 11/06/08  

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You go girl ! Donation by Mark Springett 09/06/08  

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Mad is all I will say - try to enjoy the ride! Donation by Sammy Collins 09/06/08  

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You're so brave - hope it's a fab ride! Donation by Melissa La Hood 06/06/08  

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Good luck - a great cause! Donation by G Kon 06/06/08  

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Remember breathing controls your state!! Watch where you land! Donation by Linda Moseley 03/06/08  

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Blimey mate - enjoy! And good luck from me too x Donation by Julie Manson 02/06/08  

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Good luck - you're very very mad! Donation by Stephanie Pagni 02/06/08  

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Good luck Deborah! Donation by Lisa Fisher 30/05/08  

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Feel free to land on Primrose Hill. I'll have the bubbly waiting... Donation by Mike Roberts 29/05/08  

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Tom was a great guy and such a tragedy but the trust is doing really great works in his memory. Tip - pull rip cord in flight and have fun. Donation by jake scrivens 29/05/08  

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Well done! Rather you than me... Donation by Diana Good 29/05/08  

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You are one brave lady. Go for it! Donation by Daniela Vella 29/05/08  

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Rather you than me --good luck Donation by Graham Paine 29/05/08  

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Good luck - hope the enjoyment outweighs the risk! Donation by Mita Dave 28/05/08  

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Fantastic Deborah - focus and go for it. Fear stands for False Evidence that Appears Real! Donation by Kate Oliver 28/05/08  

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Don't forget to check main and backup parachute before jumping... Donation by Agustin Lago 27/05/08  

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Remember to pull the rip cord....... Donation by Jeremy Marsden 27/05/08  

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Enjoy - you'll love it! Donation by David Jackson 27/05/08  

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You are very brave or quite mad Donation by Patrick Gonsalves 27/05/08  

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Rather you than me...good luck Donation by Darren Alexander 27/05/08  

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