Western Park Cancer Hospital - Red Devils Sky Dive
2nd of September 2009
As you may or may not know my Dad was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer back October 2007.
For those of you who do not know who my father is he is Dennis Priestley. Twice World Darts Champion and one of the most respected players on the tour.
After finding out he had Prostate cancer he still competed in the 2008 PDC World Championships knowing that on the 4th of January 2008 he was going under the knife to have his Prostate removed.
The operation was a success in that the Prostate was removed and no other difficulties occured during the operation. Although after tests some cancerous cells were left behind and another decision had to be made.
After consulatations with doctors and specialists the decision was made to attend Western Park Cancer Hospital for a month of intense Radiotherapy treatment. Every weekday throughout September 2008 he attended the hospital for the radiotherapy treatment. During this time he say how vital this hospital was and how many people are unfortunately suffering from the "Big C".
After completing the treatment and a few days rest he was back competing at the highest level. Miraculously he went on to win a Players Championship event in only his 2nd day of competitive darts after the treatment and also to reach the semi finals of the World Gran Prix in Dublin live on Sky Sports, which included an astonishing fighback from 2 sets down to win 3 sets to 2 against Wayne Mardle.
A feat in itself but an absolutely amazing achievement taking into account the situation.
We are now in a waiting game. In April 2009 he went for some tests and got some good news in that his PSA levels were very low. He will continue to have 6 month tests and hopefully the results will be just as positive.
After attending Western Park Cancer Hospital he was approached to become a Patron for the charity which he accepted with great pride.
I am following on the mantle and I know that this Sky Dive will be the first of many fundraising activities I will take part in.
I will be doing the jump alongside a friend of mine Kevin Rew. This is a cause close to Kevs heart as his mother also attended Western Park Cancer Hospital and we are hoping to raise as much money as possible.
The hospital has helped my father when he needed it and I want to help raise as much money as possible so that the hospital can continue to help as many people as possible.
Any donation little or large would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to read my fundraising page.
Adam
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Raised:
92%
Raised so far: £740.00
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Donation by Luke Smith on 02/09/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Donation by robert postlethwaite on 02/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Lads! Donation by Adam Letherland on 02/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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All the best. A great charity close to my heart also. Donation by Liam Hoden on 02/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck gents x Donation by Danny Wright on 02/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck guys! Have a fab time! Love Kim & Adam. XX Donation by Kimberley Huck on 01/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Katrina Ellis on 01/09/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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its a great thing you are doing Adam... Good luck with it! Donation by Nicola Barron on 01/09/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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All the best lads. Make sure you pick up the right bag! Donation by Dharan Kirupanantham on 01/09/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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GOOD LUCK BUD Donation by Rob Mullaney on 31/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! You're braver than me Donation by Hannah Beet on 31/08/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck x Donation by Sally Squires on 31/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck you two. We'll be thinking about you and glad its not us jumping ha ha! Carol,Groz,Nic,Dan and Miller Donation by Carol Key on 30/08/09 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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all the best adam,send me best your ma and pa,HODDERS Donation by HODDERS on 27/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Alan Warriner-Little on 18/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Adam! I am a huge fan of your Dad's and wish him and your family all the best. Donation by Clare Tata on 18/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck lads...rather u than me though!! Donation by Martyn Batey on 17/08/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well Done Fella.. Ill try my best to raise funds with the 60hour darts Donation by Dalwyn Lee on 17/08/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Adam...some advice to avoid mid-air embarassment.... Take a dump...before you jump!!! Donation by Jim Hodgson on 14/08/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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All the best cuz. Donation by James Ellis on 09/08/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Make sure you watch the film 'Point Break' for some skydiving tips, Adam !! Good luck with the dive, & hope you exceed your target !!! Donation by Mark Ashby/Captain Ash on 06/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Hope you enjoy the jump, it's for a great cause. Hope you reach your target of £1000.xXx Donation by Donna Wright on 06/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck guys, I bet it'll be amazing!! Donation by Laila Velazquez on 05/08/09 |
£10.00 |
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BOOM Donation by David Fenn on 05/08/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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gud luck dude, dont poo urself Donation by gary parker on 21/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £360.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £380.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £740.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £98.72 |
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