40 years ago I did a bit of competitive diving. The last time I went on any diving board was in 1980 but some time ago I foolishly undertook to try and repeat some of my competition dives from a 10 metre platform when I was 60.
On 20th June I did manage to get off a 10 metre board five times and just about survived. It was a bit of a struggle and I'd forgotten how hard the water is and how high 10 metres is.
I am raising funds for The Primrose Hospice in this endeavour and you can see that people have been extremely generous, most donating in advance of me actually doing anything. However, for those who want a bit of proof that I really did get in head first before getting your credit cards out we managed to get a couple of video clips which you can view by clicking the "my video" button on the left or searching on the youtube web site under "Primrose Hospice Dive".
Please be generous for this very worthy cause.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Primrose Hospice and Cancer Help Centre 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.
So please sponsor me now!
Raised:
119%
Raised so far: £5,982.00
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You are an inspiration - and an aquaholic! Best of British Donation by Sarah Currie on 02/06/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Hope you have fun! Donation by Claire Kime on 02/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck!! Hope you'll be wearing your brown Speedos. Donation by Patrick and Chris on 01/06/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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What a fantastic idea! Donation by Liz Tunstall on 01/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Phil, didn't you double as Elvis when he dived in "Fun in Acapulco" back in 1963 ? Donation by Cavan Kane on 01/06/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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take plenty of imodium! Donation by Dave Orgee on 01/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck- dont forget your armbands!! Donation by Mary Sharples on 01/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Phil! What can I say.... Donation by Brian and Nanni on 31/05/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Officially mad!! Good Luck Donation by Charlotte Wellington on 30/05/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Good luck - fantastic idea! Donation by Kerry Morgan on 29/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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It was a choice between sponsoring you or buying AIB for £25. Donation by Brandon Smith Hilliard on 29/05/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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I thought you were only joking! Wish I could be there, but maybe the video is a better idea.... Donation by Catherine Whibley on 29/05/09 |
£50.00 |
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Thank god for video technology ! Can't wait to see ALL 5! Donation by David Wormald on 29/05/09 |
£50.00 |
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You don't look any different.Well done. Donation by Charles Fish & the Southreef team on 29/05/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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The 10m board must look a lot higher to you! Donation by Mark & Jacqui Leech on 29/05/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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A small price to pay to rid ourselves of such an irrtating ***! Donation by Welly and Sue on 28/05/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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I only thought it was shares that took a dive. Good luck! Donation by Mike Botta on 28/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Blimey, Phil, you doing this is the same as me starting to play rugby again!!!!! Good luck! Donation by Leakey on 28/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Hope your memory is good... Donation by Jim McNally on 27/05/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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As if I haven't got enough to worry about! Donation by Will and Les on 26/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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is it with pike and if so i know a reasonably priced fishmongers Donation by Alan Haley on 26/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Go for it! Donation by ViVi on 26/05/09 |
£5.00 |
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You must be off your trolley Donation by John Davenport on 25/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £2,860.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £3,122.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £5,982.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £672.69 |
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