Kirsty Thompson's Fundraising Page
Page creator: Kirsty Thompson
Page closes: 31st May 2009
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About the charity : Autism Speaks Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks raises funds to accelerate biomedical research to determine and understand the causes of autism; and through that understanding to discover and promote new ways of improving the quality of life of all those affected
Charity Registration No 1107350
Fundraising target:  £1,250.00
Donations so far:  £ 996.50
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  Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online for my terrifying charity tandem parachute  jump for Autism Speaks taking place on the 29th March 2009 (postponed 3 times due to weather).

Autism Speaks is the only registered charity in the UK raising funds specifically for continuing research into the causes of autism, a confusing and isolating life long disability.  In comparison to the tireless fundraising of this charity, the government provide only a fraction of their research funding to this condition even though 1 in 100 children are now affected; it is also one of the most signifcant and misunderstood developmental disorders.     

It is because of this that the role of fundraisers is vital, hence the reason why I am throwing myself out of a plane attached only to a strapping man (hopefully) and a piece of material.

Your donation would help to make a difference to the life of my wonderful son and the 107,000 children across the country like him living with autism.  It would give hope of a brighter more secure future.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Autism Speaks will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now and open your heart to autism!

Many thanks for your support.  Feel free to read the poem below which sums up my feelings as a parent of an autistic child. 

My Child With Autism

Like each and every one of us my child is unique, he is special, and he is also autistic

The condition is part of him, yet it is the beauty he possesses that defines him

 

His uniqueness is my joy, his smile my inspiration

Humbling to us is his ability to forgive, his lack of malice, his acceptance of all

 

He will not judge a book by its cover, he will look for the beauty beneath

Such qualities within are what sets him apart, not the disability immediately seen

 

My life is not blighted by what could have been

As a lot has been learnt on the journey travelled, although long and unforeseen

 

The courage I possess, the proudness I feel, the joys of being called mummy are honest and real

My reason for being, the light of my life, my baby, my boy, my achievement in life

 

I want to thank you son for being you

My perfect child, so courageous, honest and true

Kirsty Thompson ®

Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Autism Speaks Walk 12/10/2008 £36.50 n/a Various donations 
Maria Cluer 25/09/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Hi Kirsty just saw the mention in the Bracknell News my son Liam,3, has just been diagnosed with ASD Good luck! 
Elaine Jee 11/09/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Best Wishes xxx 
Judy MacLennan 05/09/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Hi Kirsty, all the best for your jump on the 7th. You are so brave. Loved the poem and photo,often think of youboth. Judy. 
Lorraine 03/09/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Best of luck Kirsty, well done ur braver than me. Enjoy 
susan kopf 29/08/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck kirsty you are doing a wonderful thing sorry I couldnt give you more xxx 
harry powell 27/08/2008 £12.00 £3.38 we are all doing the sundance thought this would round up your money!! good luck brave one!! 
Johnc 26/08/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck -Next it's climb Everest? 
simon wallace 19/08/2008 £20.00 £5.64 good luck! love the picture of you and Sam 
carole and peter milsted 15/08/2008 £20.00 n/a you've got bigger balls than my husband ha ha!!! 
Margaret 14/08/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck and Best Wishes. Margaret @ SB 
Lyn Chamberlin 14/08/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Bev says you are brave - I've got to believe it!! 
beverley padgett 13/08/2008 £20.00 £5.64 you go sis you have more confidence than me i could nt do it enjoy it and let the guy go once on the ground 
Amanda and Lewis 12/08/2008 £10.00 £2.82 dont care how much strapping his got i wouldnt do it 
GLORIA AND KEITH 09/08/2008 £10.00 £2.82 YOU GO GIRL , FEEL THE WIND BENEATH YOUR WINGS WE LOVE YOU BOTH LOTS X 
glenn ransome and marie 08/08/2008 £5.00 £1.41 good luck kirsty . 
Mandy Salter (Parent Partnership) 05/08/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck you are a brave lady a wonderful cause 
Pauline and Roger Southam 18/06/2008 £30.00 £8.46 What can I say except I am with the rest of your friends and colleagues - a very worthy cause - very very brave...to all. 
Debbie Day, BACKUP Typing 18/06/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Good luck Kirsty - you are braver than me. Hold on tight! From Debbie and the BACKUP team. 
Kennel Lane Drivers & Escorts 17/06/2008 £13.00 n/a  
Julian Mason 16/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good Luck Kirsty from all at Bradley Mason LLP 
Bells Commercial 13/06/2008 £100.00 n/a Good luck Kirsty from all at Bells Commercial (clients of Debbie Day) but we typed this ourselves! 
Karen Evans 12/06/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Very brave! All the best 
Redwood Search 10/06/2008 £100.00 £28.21 We are clients of Debbie Day and wanted to support this important cause. Good luck! Stephanie, Sally & Lucinda 
Andrew Thompson 06/06/2008 £20.00 n/a good luck .I am friend of Debbie Day whose company look after me beautifully every day.  
davies family 30/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 good luck kirsty 
Mark Day 21/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 You must be mad, but a worthy cause - GOOD LUCK!! 
Nettie and Joe 21/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck you nutter! You're fab! 
Elaine Jee 20/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Hi Kirsty, Good Luck with the jump and best wishes in raising the funds for such a worthy cause. Elaine x 
Julia, Louise,Georgina and Samuel 20/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck my dear friend, very proud of you. xxx 
lorraine varley 18/05/2008 £10.00 n/a good luck x 
Mum & Andrew 30/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Well done Kirsty - we're so very proud of you x 
jon powell 29/04/2008 £5.00 £1.41 all the best kirsty 
karen gray 29/04/2008 £5.00 £1.41 good luck kirsty  
Philippa S 29/04/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Kirsty - Good luck with your forthcoming parachutte jump. Thank you for all you do to raise awareness and funds for Autism Speaks. 
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*Total donated online: £726.50
Amount raised offline: £270.00
Gift Aid plus supplement: £148.64
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