I'm gonna jump out of a plane!
When, where??
Tuesday 7th April, 2009
Chatteris Airfield, Cambridgeshire
Am I crazy?
Probably!
Is it for a good cause?
ALHUMDU-LILLAH!
What's it all about?
Read on!
"'I, and the one who looks after an orphan, will be together like this in the next world,' then he raised his index and middle fingers together." - Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
I will be fundraising and skydiving with Families Relief, in aid of two orphanages in Bangladesh, in the Habigonj and Sylhet districts. I've always wanted to skydive and being from Sylhet myself this is a cause close to my heart and home.
From Families Relief:
These orphanages, whether they are built by us or supported by us, will be strictly run, with us monitoring the personal progress of each and every student in our care. We are not aiming to simply accommodate their survival, but to enable them to flourish, to be society’s next Williams Wordsworth, Malcolm X, Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela or even Imam Al-Bukhari (these five and many other leaders of society were orphaned and fostered, but this did not stop them flourishing).
Please show your support and sponsor my skydive, and let our orphans know that they are not alone and we have not forgotten them. Give something today so one day in return they may give something back. By donating what may even seem modest to yourself; will have a profound effect and make a BIG difference to someone else's life forever.
The Prophet (pbuh) said "Charity does not in any way decrease the wealth."
We aim to implement this scheme in Bangladesh and Pakistan initially, and then in Kenya.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Families Relief 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.
So please sponsor me now!
Jazak-Allah khair.
