Katie Priest is fundraising for Multiple Sclerosis Trust

Katie Priest's Fundraising Page

MS Trust Parachute Jump

on 04/07/2009

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Raising money for

Multiple Sclerosis Trust

Charity Registration No. 1088353

The MS Trust is a charity which works with and for the 100,000 people in the UK with MS. Our vision is to enable people with MS to live their lives to the full. We provide information that is tailored to what people want to know; education for health professionals about what people with MS need; research into better management of MS; support for anyone affected by MS.

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Katie Priest

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Raised: 138%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £6,885.00

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My story

Over the past three years I’ve become rather badly disabled due to my MS. A few months ago I wanted to prove that I’m not useless. I spotted the opportunity to do a parachute jump for the MS Trust. Everyone said ‘no way, you’re a nutter. You can’t do that!’ I decided ‘sod them, I’ll prove them wrong!’

On the 4th of July 2009 I did it, I really did it! There are more photos if you really want to see them at the side under the one showing.

It was absolutely brilliant. The staff helped me into the jump suit, harnesses, helmet and goggles. I was lifted into the aeroplane from my wheelchair and then, at 13,000 feet, we jumped. It was so amazing and so exhilarating – everyone should try it. The parachute opened and we floated down; the views were fantastic. I don’t remember the landing as Geoff, my hunky instructor, made it so easy.

Wow, I did it and I’ve got the certificate to prove it.

Thanks to my instructor, Geoff, and all the staff at the Hinton Skydiving Centre. They were brilliant. I never felt scared. My family, my husband Mark and my lovely son Sam, and my friends were there to support me.

My thanks especially to all those lovely people who sponsored me!

You can watch me on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3rXFe9aqnQ

thank you so much

Katie.

	At last we've caught up with you! What next? Love to you all! Donation by Pete, Bet (and the angels!) 29/08/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done Katie! Sorry I'm late but will be sure to be on time for your next crazy adventure! X Donation by caroline burgess 11/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations on your splendid achievement. Donation by Gerald and Eileen Simmons 14/07/09	£10.00
	Very well done Katie - that's amazing!! Donation by Helen & John 09/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done, absolutely fantastic, an oustanding achievement! So proud of you. Love from us all. Tony and Gill Holroyde xxx Donation by Antony Holroyde 07/07/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	You are amazing, well done Katie, we are so proud of you. love karen,James,Oliver and William Donation by karen vallis 05/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Katie! You're both brave and a nutter! Donation by Diane Nelson (friend of Simon's) 05/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Oh how proud we are. What a brilliant jump, what a fantastic achievement. The balance as promised...... what's your next crazy idea?! Donation by Mum 05/07/09	£350.00 + £98.72 Gift Aid
	She did it...she really did it! What an achievement. This is the balance promised. Notsohunky....Dad xxx Donation by David Burall 05/07/09	£400.00 + £112.82 Gift Aid
	You were brilliant. Absoloutely well done. Love from Neil and Alice. Donation by Neil Macdonald 04/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	KT, You are incredibly brave, or a nutter, I can't quite decide. Enjoy the experience! N.x Donation by Natalie Thwaite 03/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Enjoy the flight rather you than me Donation by Roz & Johnny 03/07/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck Katie, enjoy the view! Donation by Jon & Michelle Burall 03/07/09	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
	You are very brave hope you have a fantastic time doing it. Donation by Jo Garrett (Nic's sister) 02/07/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Fly, Kath, fly! Enjoy the rush, lovely lady. Fingers crossed he's a looker... Donation by Marisa Moger 02/07/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Katie - we are very impresssed with your courage. Remember to scream all the way down!! Donation by Mark and Shelley 02/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	how exciting & brave thing to do. lots of love from both of us Donation by liz & ken holt 01/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck katie & enjoy your day xxx Donation by betty & fred claydon 01/07/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	have fun Donation by janet giltrow 01/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	have a great day & enjoy yourself Donation by margaret & gerald giltrow 01/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck & enjoy it Donation by auntie mary read 01/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	You're a nutter! Good luck! John and Sarah xx Donation by John Priest 30/06/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Don't forget to smile for the camera on the way down!! Loads of love, from Donation by Cath, Woodie and Bailey xx 30/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Amazing Katie....hope your hunk hugs you tightly! Well done you. Donation by Roger and Pammie 30/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Katie, you're braver than I am! Neil, Amanda, William and Imogen Donation by Neil Cutlan-Smyth 30/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Our hearts are with you. Donation by Gilly & Bruno Brown 29/06/09	£100.00
	Enjoy...it'll be great! Ian would have joined you but he's got to wash his hair! Loads of love from Cornwall xxxx Donation by Ian, Sam, Joe and Katie 28/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I hope you get your wish and Chris Moyles is your tandem partner !....good luck xxx Kirsten & Paul. Donation by PAUL HAWKINS 28/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Have fun Katie! Donation by Lee Coney 25/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You are a very brave woman Katie - enjoy! Donation by Alison Bish 25/06/09

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Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,793.85

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