Louise Groves is fundraising for The Fostering Network

Louise Groves's Fundraising Page

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The Fostering Network

Charity Registration No. 280852

The Fostering Network is the leading UK charity for everyone involved in foster care. On any one day over 51,000 children in the UK are looked after by foster carers as they are unable to stay with their own parents. Many have been abused or neglected. They may have a disability which their parents struggle to cope with or their family may be under severe strain. Foster care provides these vulnerable children with the support and stability they need, helping to ensure that their traumatic start in life does not lead to problems in adulthood.

We provide training, advice, information and support, and make sure the views of children and young people are heard and respected throughout the care system. We are instrumental in recruiting foster carers, and helping to tackle the deficit of around 10,000 foster carers still needed to look after vulnerable children. Our media campaigns have reached audiences of 30 million, raising public awareness and ensuring action at the highest levels.

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Louise Groves

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17/03/2010

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Raised: 108%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,078.01

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

I am currently organising to do a tandem parachute jump, in order to do this the minimum amount of sponsorship I need to raise is £400 for the fostering network-a very worthwhile cause.

Those of you who don't know, I was once a fostered child and indeed am now a very proud foster parent. Sometimes fostering and being fostered is about taking a leap of faith, facing fears, trusting and hoping for a positive outcome. I hope that by taking my leap and also facing a fear of heights (trust me this will be a real challenge for me) that others will be able to find their positive future and faith in human kindness.

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

I hope to return to the ground safely having successfully faced my fear of heights and to raise the £1,000 target that I have placed on this page.

So please sponsor me now! and thank you so so much.

UPDATE!! Confirmation has been received that the jump will take place 23rd May 2009!!

Mum, Dad and brother Patrick, may you R.I.P , I am the person I am now because of the people you were then. You are true inspirations and forever in my heart. Bring me back down safely x

	Well done Louise, very proud of you. You were very brave ;0) Donation by Cathy Scholes 11/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Be brave and try and enjoy it louise, good luck Donation by L H Installations 23/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Lou, I think you deserve a hug after this! :) Donation by Matt L 22/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Louise you are so brave well done my lovely xx enjoy xx xx Donation by Natalie Saville 22/05/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Good luck Louise xxx Donation by Jackie Payne 22/05/09	£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid
	good luck louise and enjoy your a very brave lady Donation by shelley moyes 22/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	your going to be in hospital because i'm not prepared to catch you but what ever happens i'm still going to take a video and stick it on youtubbbbbbbb Donation by Pc Nutkin 21/05/09	£5.00
	Thank you for all your support, Rik you are a true star-your genuine kindness is rare & appreciated Donation by C/L & Friends 21/05/09	£177.01 + £49.93 Gift Aid
	Good luck, brave lady! Donation by Chris and Alison 19/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Sorry it's not the £100 you need but I hope it gets you closer! Enjoy the 23rd, it's an amazing experience! Well done hun, what an achievement! xxx Donation by Aimee Morris-Sanders 18/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck for the 23rd - I'm sure you will enjoy it (when its all over!) Donation by Julia Bowers (CLUK) 14/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Amazing! Go for it Louise! Donation by Phil 14/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck - hope the squealing doesn't put the pilot off! Donation by Stephen Pallant 04/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	good luck hun for the 23rd and i will be thinking of you at that moment , you are a star and very brave x Donation by karen p 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good for you, Louise, and good luck!! Donation by Karin 21/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Best of luck for the 23rd! Donation by Alex C 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Angie Kelly 21/04/09	£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid
	good luck - we will be thinking of you on 23rd may. Donation by jo and val 21/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Rachel Jeffs 20/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Hey good luck Louise - let me know how it goes so that I can take the necessary precautions for my jump!! ; ) Donation by dominique camilleri 11/04/09	£7.00 + £1.97 Gift Aid
	Good Luck - enjoy the day and hope all goes well! Donation by Jan Jeffery 09/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck! Donation by zoe m 06/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Louise, you will love it, i did mine yesterday and am still buzzing..... it's amazing!!!! Best of luck lass and enjoy every second, it's amazing!!!! Donation by Thor Gray-Moloney 04/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	So brave!!! Donation by Karen & Keith Barrett 03/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Great cause Lou, with your determination I'm sure you'll suceed in making a difference. Donation by Chris Andrews 02/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Amazing Louise.........this is a great cause and you have my full admiration. Go girl!!!! Donation by Amanda and Philippe 02/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	WOW, you are braver than me in SOOO many ways. Keep flying Hi. Huge Hugs. Maria. Donation by Maria Nelson 31/03/09	£25.00
	Louise - good luck - just let yourself fly .... and fly ... and fly ... Donation by Nina Stevens 31/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Delighted to support such a good cause. Well done, Louise Donation by Rosie Clarke 30/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	That's amazing, How Brave!! x Donation by Sandra Young 30/03/09	£20.00

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* Total raised online:	£650.01
Offline donations:	£428.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£169.23

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