My story

Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

In July I'll be taking one brave (or rather stupid!) step... out of a plane, high up in the sky!  That's right... a solo (i.e. not tandem) skydive from 12,000 feet which my lovely wife has bought for me as a gift.  It's a challenge that I've wanted to undertake for sometime now - and at the same time raise some money for an extremely worthwhile charity.

I've chosen the Rett Syndrome Research Trust UK (http://www.reverserett.org.uk) which sets out to raise funds for scientific research of what may well be the first reversible brain disorder.  

I know that many of you will not have heard about Rett before, so please visit the Rett Syndrome Research Trust UK website and learn a little about the trust and also this very sad and progressively debilitating condition - then please act by supporting the cause via my sponsored solo skydive event.

As mentioned earlier, my wife has sponsored the cost of the dive; meaning that every penny that you donate will go directly to Rett Syndrome Research Trust UK. 

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Appreciate the help folks... thanks much! 

 

My charity

Rett Syndrome Research Trust UK

Rett Syndrome Research Trust UK

Charity Registration No. 1136809

Rett Syndrome Research Trust UK has one goal: to accelerate treatments and a cure for Rett Syndrome and related MECP2 Disorders. Rett Syndrome has already been reversed in the lab. With your help, we can build a brighter future for our children.

Donations 38

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Donation by Paul Fox on 12/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Jim, inspiring stuff. Good luck with raising the dosh. See you in the u.k for some vet's 5 a side when my posting finishes.

Donation by stewart barnes on 10/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Jim, you did so well and glad you didn't lose your gumdrop buttons on the way down!! It was a great day, looking forward to the next one!

Donation by Jules and Dave on 10/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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This is easier than Pilates but if K-A's not at Pilates tonight, I'll start to wonder about Sky Diving ....

Donation by Bruce Day on 10/07/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Hope you had a good flight!

Donation by Matthew Sellar on 09/07/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Wishing you an amazing skydive tomorrow! Thank you for doing this for our girls!

Donation by Rachael Bloom on 08/07/11

£5.00

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Good luck with the jump JTF.

Donation by David Moorcraft on 08/07/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Geronjimo!

Donation by Ben Ruocco on 05/07/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go for it Jimmy the Bird. I definately recommend it.

Donation by John Bankes on 22/06/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Nutter! Hope all goes well, from the Ainsworths. x

Donation by Kathryn Ainsworth on 17/06/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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You'll still be a ginger knob, always will.

Donation by AJ on 07/06/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Fantastic Jim - great idea and great charity. Enjoy the experience and don't forget footie on a Thursday !

Donation by Feargal Tierney on 06/06/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Haha Jim just look out for cross wives with ill-concealed scissors. Love and hope u having fun with M Mouse and alligators. xxx Lis Cathy and Ric

Donation by Lisa McCarthy on 06/06/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Jim burning through the skies Yeah! Two hundred degrees. That's why they call him Mister Fahrenheit... Fall Fat Boy Fall - But land safely.

Donation by Wadey on 31/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I can't wait to see the bright orange glow high in the sky - GOOD LUCK matey

Donation by Chris Lee on 25/05/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck - rather you than me ;-)

Donation by Martyn Bronziet on 24/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Enjoy it James, wear dark trousers!!

Donation by Jed Elverson on 23/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Eithne Connors on 23/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Nice one horse... good luck with that!

Donation by John Gibbons on 23/05/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck & Have Fun

Donation by Alec Henson on 23/05/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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The things you'll do to avoid Pilates...

Donation by Guy Willimont on 22/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I think you are very brave - always thought the sky was the limit! Take care and enjoy the ride. Fran

Donation by Frances Brown on 22/05/11

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Mum says she will donate £100 if you take Dad with you!! Good luck(Uncle)Jim! Lots of love Rob, Sarah, Lisa & Sophie xxxx

Donation by Sarah Fisher on 21/05/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Jim Enjoy the day Andy,Sonja,Phillippa,Jack and Hannah

Donation by ANDREW COWLEY on 21/05/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Be careful jim.... Rebooting my computer only works sometimes!

Donation by Deborah Marshall on 21/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$766.77
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$766.77
  • Gift Aid$179.91

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