Raymond Edwards is fundraising for The Limbless Association

Ray & Fiona's Fundraising Page

Limbless Association Skydive

on 21/09/2008

Ray's new i-LIMB!

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Raising money for

The Limbless Association

Charity Registration No. 803533

Limbless Association is a national charity for individuals with limb loss, their family and their carers. We aim to help these individuals through their own talents and initiatives to become active members of their communities. LA enables amputees achieve rehabilitation and sustain independence at home, employment and in the community. LA is the only charity for individuals with limb loss of all ages and backgrounds. We run many programs that are unique to our organisation such as a national helpline devoted to amputee issues; our Football+ Project run in conjunction with Chelsea FC Football in the Community, and our Outreach Program, which co-ordinates our prominent Volunteer Visitors Network. This Network consists members who, using their experience as amputees, support people awaiting amputation or amputees experiencing difficulties since their operation. Limbless Association also played a key role in assisting victims who sustained limb-loss during the 7/7 London terrorist attacks.

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Raymond Edwards

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Raised: 46%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £2,306.00

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My story

When I had my amputations I lost the will to live but knowing my twins Michael and Diana were only 9 months old, they spurred me on and gave me a reason to fight for life.

In 1980 I was told that I had Hodgkin’s disease - Cancer of the Lymph Glands which I managed to beat after Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy. Life was great again, but it changed completely in 1987 when I contacted Septicaemia which led to me losing four limbs, legs below knee, one arm through the elbow and the other 100mm below elbow, the amputations were carried out at Hammersmith Hospital on March Friday 13th-which is superstitious for a lot of us, but I look at it as the day I was saved.

As a quad amputee life looked daunting but I was willing to give it a chance and see what the professionals could do for me. In the back of my mind I wondered if I would ever return to the construction business or even drive, but my main concern was to get home to my family.

Well after weeks of encouragement from the Doctors and Staff and sheer determination on my part I was able to walk again and use my new upper limbs, albeit ‘Robotic’ it was a start.

Since these early days I have been very fortunate to meet my lovely wife Fiona ‘my Angel’ who has helped me adapt to life with my disability and with our two daughters Nicola and Taya life could not be better.

I am a very lucky man and now concentrate in motivating and inspiring people and giving hope to others. I am also the first person in the UK to be fitted with an i-LIMB on the NHS (which you can see in my profile picture.)!

I have tried skiing, I swim and keep very fit. I always try to be independent as I can drive, I felt I might be able to fly a plane, well the opportunity came on March 5^th for me to have a trial lesson at Cranfield flying School, Cranfield Airfield. After flying a plane I decided to try skydiving!

Fiona and I would now like to participate in a charity skydive on the behalf of Limbless Association. Any money we raise will be donated to the Limbless Association a charity which I am Acting Chief Executive. I am fully aware of the frustrations amputees and their families suffer and feel very humble and honored to give something back.

We do hope you will be able to help and may we thank you in anticipation for your support.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: The Limbless Association gets your money faster and, if you’re a taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Our Fundraising target is £5,000 but the sky is the limit, so please sponsor me now!

	Good luck Donation by Anne & Paul White 13/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the jump Ray - what's next?? :-) Donation by Ian, Sue & Heather Mc 09/07/08	£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Anne Boyle 09/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You really are an inspiration to to one and all. Good luck with the Jump, and God Bless. Donation by Ezie & Audine Joseph 07/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	An inspiration to the abled and the disabled. Enjoy the jump! Donation by Dan Leese 07/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	What an inspiration you are Donation by anonymous 07/07/08	£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid
	The price of oil has just released some funds for me - and given my OCD tendencies we just had to help you get to the FIRST thousand pound milestone! Donation by Sheik Ya Munee 06/07/08	£44.00 + £12.41 Gift Aid
	We won't be in that day, but we will leave DIY instructions. So far no-one has ever complained to us after the event - well not in person anyway. Donation by The Parachute Packers 06/07/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Raymondo, you just keep going from strength to strength; personally & professionally. Keep it coming - you really are an inspiration to so many! Donation by Sharm Al KrisBex 06/07/08	£201.00 + £56.69 Gift Aid
	Just get back safely! Donation by Laura Morgan 04/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You will have to come to work with me after this. Good on you mate. Donation by Steve Beerling 04/07/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Mandy Davidson 04/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You are real stars and an inspiration to us all. Have a fantastic day. Donation by The Doubles 03/07/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Peter Middleton 03/07/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I can't better what's already been said - good luck. Donation by John Murray 03/07/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Looking forward to shaking your hand...I-Limb to I-Limb! Good luck! Donation by David Kennard 03/07/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	There's no stopping you! Donation by Julia Foot 02/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Ray, you are an amazing inspiration to everyone who is disabled. Donation by Susan Pattrick 30/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Like Jacqui, I think you're amazing! Donation by Tom Hendry 21/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You truly are a remarkable man, Ray! Go for it! Donation by Jacqui Thake 21/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best Wishes Donation by Dr Soori 19/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	well done dad Donation by Diana Edwards 15/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	enjoy Donation by Jones 12/06/08	£25.00
	Good luck with the skydive! Donation by Graeme Barton 11/06/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Stan said he's sack me if I didn't sponsor you! Good luck! Donation by Alison Capstick 11/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Deborah Bird 11/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	What a special chap you are. We all wish we could join you in your death defying stunt but the grass needs cutting and paint needs to be watched to ma Donation by The Hetheringtons 11/06/08	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,125.00
Offline donations:	£181.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£592.31

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