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.
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Raised so far: £6,885.00
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At last we've caught up with you! What next? Love to you all! Donation by Pete, Bet (and the angels!) on 29/08/09 |
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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 on 11/08/09 |
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Congratulations on your splendid achievement. Donation by Gerald and Eileen Simmons on 14/07/09 |
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Very well done Katie - that's amazing!! Donation by Helen & John on 09/07/09 |
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Well done, absolutely fantastic, an oustanding achievement! So proud of you. Love from us all. Tony and Gill Holroyde xxx Donation by Antony Holroyde on 07/07/09 |
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You are amazing, well done Katie, we are so proud of you. love karen,James,Oliver and William Donation by karen vallis on 05/07/09 |
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Well done Katie! You're both brave and a nutter! Donation by Diane Nelson (friend of Simon's) on 05/07/09 |
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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 on 05/07/09 |
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She did it...she really did it! What an achievement. This is the balance promised. Notsohunky....Dad xxx Donation by David Burall on 05/07/09 |
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You were brilliant. Absoloutely well done. Love from Neil and Alice. Donation by Neil Macdonald on 04/07/09 |
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KT, You are incredibly brave, or a nutter, I can't quite decide. Enjoy the experience! N.x Donation by Natalie Thwaite on 03/07/09 |
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Enjoy the flight rather you than me Donation by Roz & Johnny on 03/07/09 |
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Good luck Katie, enjoy the view! Donation by Jon & Michelle Burall on 03/07/09 |
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You are very brave hope you have a fantastic time doing it. Donation by Jo Garrett (Nic's sister) on 02/07/09 |
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Fly, Kath, fly! Enjoy the rush, lovely lady. Fingers crossed he's a looker... Donation by Marisa Moger on 02/07/09 |
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Katie - we are very impresssed with your courage. Remember to scream all the way down!! Donation by Mark and Shelley on 02/07/09 |
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how exciting & brave thing to do. lots of love from both of us Donation by liz & ken holt on 01/07/09 |
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good luck katie & enjoy your day xxx Donation by betty & fred claydon on 01/07/09 |
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have fun Donation by janet giltrow on 01/07/09 |
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have a great day & enjoy yourself Donation by margaret & gerald giltrow on 01/07/09 |
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good luck & enjoy it Donation by auntie mary read on 01/07/09 |
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You're a nutter! Good luck! John and Sarah xx Donation by John Priest on 30/06/09 |
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Don't forget to smile for the camera on the way down!! Loads of love, from Donation by Cath, Woodie and Bailey xx on 30/06/09 |
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Amazing Katie....hope your hunk hugs you tightly! Well done you. Donation by Roger and Pammie on 30/06/09 |
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Good luck Katie, you're braver than I am! Neil, Amanda, William and Imogen Donation by Neil Cutlan-Smyth on 30/06/09 |
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| * Total raised online: | £6,885.00 |
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| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £6,885.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £1,793.85 |
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