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This is Riding for the Disabled's 40th year and the Skydive at Weston on the Green on 11th October is part of their 40th celebrations.  RDA estimate that there are roughly 4 people waiting for their services for every 1 person riding – and they already have 24,000 clients.  By doing this sky dive, I will be helping RDA create more capacity by focusing on getting more volunteers and also more horses.  Importantly, they are also trying to get the message across that they deliver real and meaningful therapy - not just pony rides for disabled children (which is how they are often perceived).  They are working with more than 250 physios to get the very best for their clients and nearly half of the people who start with RDA are referred by a medical/therapy professional.  Just two weeks ago Ed Bracher, their CEO, (and very good friend of ours!) witnessed an 8 year old girl with cerebral palsy take her first ever unsupported steps – as a result of riding – pretty amazing!

So please dig deep and, support this brilliant charity and donate now.

Thank you very much.

 

Becky

 

“The RDA has given my son the support he needed to become the person he is growing up to be.  I cannot say what the RDA means to me, the words don’t exist, but thankfully it is there for the families who need it.” John Osborne

“RDA centres immediately give the rider a level of intellectual respect because they are able to get on a horse and ride.  Not to mention the feeling of independence and being able to see, understand and gain knowledge of the world around them from a height.”  Rashila Nama

“Riding has given me confidence. It is something I can do that other people can’t, which makes a welcome change, as often in life I have found it is the other way round.  Doing what you love – it’s a great feeling!” Stephen Wagland

"Physically, the beneficial effects of riding mean that, although I walk with the aid of sticks and use a calliper on my left leg, my balance and build-up of muscle tone is still improving ten years later, although I was told I would be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life."  Jill Thompson

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Hi - well done. Thoroughly enjoyed the photos!! Look forward to catching up soon... Donation by Charity Nichols on 18/10/09

 
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Well done, you'll have to go solo next time. Donation by Sarah Jarvis on 13/10/09

 
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Well done! Very brave of you. Love Lavinia Donation by David Phillips on 12/10/09

 
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Well done my flying friend, better late than never - respect for a great leap girlfriend - classic pics xx Donation by Rachie on 12/10/09

 
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scream if you want to go faster!!! Look forward to hearing the details in a couple of weeks. The North East Possie. xxx Donation by Sarah Rowland on 11/10/09

 
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happy landing! Donation by Olivia Spencer on 10/10/09

 
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Dear Bex - I hope you've got special "emergency" pants. You're gonna need them! Go for it! Love from the (cowardly) Devoniansxx Donation by Bee West on 09/10/09

 
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Good for you Becky! Let's meet for lunch in Oxford once you've got your feet back on the ground! Donation by Jane Gow on 09/10/09

 
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Good luck and happy landings! Donation by Cards' Night on 09/10/09

 
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Brilliant, hope your not scared of heights. Good Luck, John & Susie Donation by John Backhouse on 08/10/09

 
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Good luck and enjoy it! Donation by Julia Lloyd-Parks on 08/10/09

 
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Good luck you crazy woman, enjoy your jump! x x x Donation by Kim Kyle on 08/10/09

 
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better not have any birthday cake on saturday may weigh you down ! Good luck Donation by The Worboys on 07/10/09

 
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Well done Becky! I'm sure it will be an amazing experience. Enjoy??!! Donation by lorraine breckon on 06/10/09

 
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All the best hope it goes well Donation by Bev on 06/10/09

 
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Becky, I am full of admiration, good luck! Donation by Rosemary McLean on 06/10/09

 
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Well done Bex. Enjoy your jump! Donation by Emma Walliker on 06/10/09

 
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Good luck Becky. Donation by Carol Ann Templeton on 05/10/09

 
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Will be thinking of you... You will LOVE it!! You'll have to come south after to tell all! XXXXX Donation by Jane Waterworth on 05/10/09

 
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Will be thinking of you!!! Donation by Lindsay Martin on 05/10/09

 
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A fantastic effort for a great cause - Hope you are well enough to jump?! Donation by Good luck from Ploppy and Nick x on 05/10/09

 
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Good luck Becky!! Fair play for being brave enough to jump from a plane - I hope I manage it one day!! Donation by Jade Blann on 05/10/09

 
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How come you are the only person we know mad enough to do this?!! Have fun & enjoy, Louise, Phil, Holly & Theo Donation by Louise Hawkes on 30/09/09

 
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So sorry to hear all the tandem jumps have been cancelled because of swine flu .........enjoy your solo leap!!!! Donation by Emma Sandiford on 23/09/09

 
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