Kate Rutsch is fundraising for The Afghanistan Trust

Kate Rutsch's Fundraising Page

Skydive for the Afghanistan Trust

on 01/09/2009

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Raising money for

The Afghanistan Trust

Charity Registration No. 1121647

The Afghanistan Trust gives assistance to soldiers of The 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment who were wounded in action, or the dependants of those killed in action in Afghanistan. It achieves this through financial and welfare support. It also sustains the memories of the loss of life and sacrifices made by the soldiers of The 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment in Afghanistan.

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Kate Rutsch

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Raised: 88%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £880.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

In a moment of madness I decided to risk life and limb by throwing myself out of a perfectly serviceable aircraft strapped to a very junior, inexperienced, and quite frankly a bit dodgy, member of the Red Devils Freefall Team. I thought it was a good idea at the time, but now I'm not so sure! Please make sure I go through with it by sponsoring me - that way I definitely can't duck out!

The Afghanistan Trust helps injured soldiers from 1, 2 and 3 Para. It's a worthy cause and has already helped to make a real difference to soldiers who came back from Afghanistan last year.

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

So please sponsor me now!

	Donation by Cash donations 30/09/09	£250.00
	Well done thinking of you lots of love Donation by dave pinney 14/09/09	£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid
	Go Kate go!!! Donation by Sarah Trout 07/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Just heard you did it, survived, enjoyed it and want to do it again! You are mad but very brave. Well done. Donation by Cathy & Connor 01/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	They always said that you'd fall for a soldier..... Donation by Jim Basey-Fisher 01/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Fingers crossed for a fit instructor, then you can look at him instead of the ground!! Good luck mate - great cause. Hxx Donation by Heather Sharp 31/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck hun, you are very brave!!x Donation by Rach & Baz 31/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	don't forget to open your eyes - the view will be worth it ... happy landings :-) Donation by Nick & Pam 29/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Go for it Kate! I'm sure it will be an amazing experience - you might get hooked! A new hobby perhaps? Donation by Dad, Grandad & Judith 29/08/09	£110.00 + £31.03 Gift Aid
	Have a great time !! Donation by Terry Jones 28/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Kate! Hope you have lots of fun! We'll be thinking of you. Big kisses and cuddles xxx Donation by Clare, Matt and Harry 27/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	have a soft landing- be brave Donation by Ben Cook 27/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Kate, we'll be thinking of you! Donation by Ellie and Mike 25/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You are a braver girl than I!! Good on you girl! love Dan and Sally Donation by Sally and Dan 29/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Kate - I think you are so brave. Donation by Liz Pettman 27/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck sis! You're mad! Donation by Angus and Mat 26/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	There is a thin line between bravery and madness, Kate. Which side of it are you on? I have my opinion. Donation by Phil Boswell 22/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Kate, good luck and enjoy!! It will be a great experience for a fantastic cause. Donation by Peter Hurry 29/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I'll do it next! - Mum. Good Luck! Donation by Mum and John 13/06/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	As an ex sport parachutist myself, and being married to an ex 3 para man I just have to sponsor you don't I? You'll come down feeling high as a kite!! Donation by Sue Wilson 10/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Don't worry - it's only a few thousand feet to the ground. Good luck Donation by Colin Adwent 09/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Kate good luck and great cause - whatever you do don't look down! Donation by Alex Morrison 05/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Bring back some photos! Donation by Rich Jones 04/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	With huge admiration and masses of luck X Donation by Steph Dunlop 04/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go Tinders, the beast and I will be watching and waiting, Love you xxxxxxxxx Donation by Big Nick 31/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	The only way is down :) good luck and hold tight x Donation by Helen Fisher 20/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck - and don't pull the cord until you are outside the plane! Donation by Simon Stevens 19/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Let's hope you are strapped to someone better looking than I was when I did mine! You will be S* scared beforehand, but I promise it's worth it!xx Donation by Adele** 19/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	As a veteran jumper my tips would be, check you have a parchute on your back & don't look down! Otherwise get Nick to give you personal training! xxx Donation by Lisa Miller 19/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I'll double it if you can whistle the tune to the antiques roadshow all the way to the landing site... Donation by Baz Rao 19/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£880.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£177.69

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