Brian Parnell is fundraising for The Rose Road Association

Mary's Skydiving Adventure

Rose Road Summer Skydive

on 05/09/2009

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Raising money for

The Rose Road Association

Charity Registration No. 276172

Over the past 55 years, the Rose Road Association has worked with many hundreds of young people from across Hampshire and the south of England. The young people who attend Rose Road have complex and multiple disabilities, requiring a range of specialist care and equipment.

Rose Road also provides support and information and believes passionately in valuing individuals, respecting their choices and celebrating their achievements.

In order to carry out our work the money raised through our fundraising activities makes a vital difference and helps to pay for transport, therapy and all of the other services which are so important, as well as helping our young people to enjoy themselves and have fun!

Change My Life Appeal – supporting families and carers

A year after launching Change My Life we have been able to do so much, providing music therapy sessions and specialist equipment through to wonderful day trips and activity days which otherwise would not have been possible.

We are now setting ourselves a target to raise £500,000 to do more to support not just our young people but also the families and carers of those who attend Rose Road, benefiting from the innovative and creative opportunities we know make a real difference to our school, outreach and respite services.

Caring for a child with complex disabilities can be very challenging and the help and advice provided by the Association is often a lifeline for those who need our support.

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Brian Parnell

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Raised: 373%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £3,725.00

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My story

I have no idea whether I am totally crazy, just plain mad or something more, but this September I have decided to sign up for a 12,000 feet tandem skydive to raise money for The Rose Road Association’s Change My Life Appeal.

As Mayor and Mayoress we worked with Rose Road 7 years ago during the appeal for their fabulous new building. As Mayor and Mayoress we were then honored to be invited along again recently for another visit to see the fantastic work that they do.

I have never been up as high as 12,000 feet so I have no idea whether to be scared, nervous, excited or terrified, what I do know though is that I am doing it for one of my favourite local charities! The fact that Rose Road is a Southampton based charity brings them even closer to my heart having been born and bred in the city myself.

The work they do there really is extraordinary and having been blessed with 2 healthy children and 4 healthy grandchildren I can only begin to imagine how devastating it might be to have a child with disabilities.

Through the Change My life Appeal Rose Road aims to raise £500,000 to do more to support not just their young people but also the families and carers of those who attend Rose Road. This will ensure that they are able to continue benefiting from the innovative and creative opportunities that we know make a real difference through the services provided by Rose Road.

I understand these are difficult times for everyone and as such any donation you are able to give is truly appreciated.

From the bottom of my heart I thank you for your support!

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

	Mary, you are a star and an example to us all - brilliant!!! Donation by Roy Honeybone 13/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done - a magnificent effort - I wouldn't have done it! Donation by Alistair Fitt 13/11/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Congratulations! Donation by Julie Wharton 04/11/09
	Well done Mary, an inspiration to us all. Lots of Love John and Sue Donation by john beer 04/11/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	What an incredible achievement by an incredible lady! Donation by Lorraine Brown 03/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well Mary, Brian has finally got to me!! Sorry that it took so long, was away on holiday! Donation by Paul Del-A-More 03/11/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Vanessa Lawrence 27/10/09	£100.00
	Donation by Paul Holmes 26/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Mary! You are a braver person than me, but what a worthy cause! Donation by Susan Bell 21/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Auntie Mary, we are proud of you! Donation by Pete & Joy 21/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Honoured to have such a high-flying friend! Donation by Margaret Richards 07/10/09	£5.00
	Congratulations on your successful Skyjump. Donation by Christian Hamel, Turbomeca UK Limited 06/10/09	£100.00
	Well done Mary Donation by Alan Davies 06/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best wishes. glad you came down safely The eagle has landed. Donation by Friends 03/10/09	£100.00
	Donation by Brian Arnold 01/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Congratulations! Well Done. Donation by E Garnham 29/09/09	£20.00
	Well done! What's next? Space travel? Donation by Stephen Welch 29/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Mary, I'm very proud of you. Donation by Andrew Wasowski 28/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	KES - really great to see you at speech day - trust all went well Donation by Ray Maher 28/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Look forward to hearing all about your sky dive. Congratulations on raising funding for Rose Road. Donation by Nick, Caroline and Martha Murphy 27/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ros Cassy 24/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Will be praying for you, Mary, on Saturday, and before! You are very brave!! Donation by Keith and Elaine Dennis 21/09/09
	Donation by Ivan White 17/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	sorry I'm late. Hope it went well. I have been there and done that so I know what you mean Donation by Linda Olivey 16/09/09
	GO FOR IT!! I don't think your mad I wish there were more like you :) Donation by sarah 16/09/09	£5.00
	Donation by Sally Lynskey 16/09/09	£10.00
	Good luck Grandma we'll be waving from below!! Donation by Edward and Cecilia xxx 04/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Best wishes from everyone at Blue Sky Fostering for your brave challenge in raising much needed funds and support for children and young people. Donation by Blue Sky Fostering 04/09/09	£50.00
	Enjoy every second Mary. It will be a wonderful experience and it'll all be over so quickly! Great cause...x Donation by Kate Simonds 04/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Enjoy the view! Wishing you all the best. Donation by Janet Owen 04/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,225.00
Offline donations:	£2,500.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£228.46

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