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On Monday May 28 I booked to jump out of a plane taking off from the airfield at Langar, Notts. The last time I took off from this airfield was in 1943 in World War 2 and I didn't get back. My plane was shot down over Normandy and my life saved by parachute. I was taken off to POW camp where I eventually received a letter from my girlfriend informing me we were engaged! Our happy marriage lasted 57 years but for the last 7 of those years my lovely wife was stricken by Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is a terrible and devastating disease to those who have it and to their families but not nearly enough money is available for research. I am hoping to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Research Trust by another (this time voluntary) parachute descent. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Alzheimer's Research Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now! Many thanks for your support. Update: I made it! After a 24-hour postponement from Bank Holiday Monday because of the bad weather, I was lucky enough to have the plane and instructor all to myself. For anyone interested (or in search of proof) my skydive is on video at http://www.realxstream.com?XStreamID=79711&Vid=1 It is, of course, still possible to donate.

Congrats Mr Blakeman, I hope you are keeping well. Donation by Enda Colfer on 16/07/07

 
£20.00

Congratulations....well done...You are quite an inspiration ! Donation by Jane Cahill on 03/07/07

 
£50.00

Very well done from Sue at Woburn surgery. xx Donation by Susan Hawker on 27/06/07

 
£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

I am very impressed I hope it was fun Donation by Christie Wyld on 22/06/07

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Uncle George, great video! Donation by Martin & Clair Wright on 22/06/07

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations George, fantastic effort! Donation by Norrie Onion on 14/06/07

 
£125.00 + £35.26 Gift Aid

Well done G'pa, you made it look so easy! What's the next fundraising idea?? Lots of love xx Donation by Hen, Steve & Elvis on 02/06/07

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by Mark and Lydia Ling on 01/06/07

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Tom and Fiona Morrison on 01/06/07

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations - amazing! Donation by Jane Booth on 31/05/07

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope it was a thrill! Nancy & Dan Donation by Nancy Hannon on 30/05/07

 
£20.00

Congratulations! A brilliant achievement. Looking forward to the next one! Donation by Fizz and John on 30/05/07

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Semper Paratus! With admiration from the daughter of another of 207's brave men. God bless you! Donation by Judy d'Arcy Thompson on 24/05/07

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thanks for the interview, best of luck Donation by Marty Wilson on 23/05/07

 
£50.00

Fantastic! Donation by Liz Roberts on 23/05/07

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Dive well. We'll be thinking of you! Donation by Susie & Jeff Rashid on 22/05/07

 
£100.00

Good luck, you were a brave young man, and age obviously hasn't changed that. Donation by Frank Barratt on 22/05/07

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What a trooper! Good luck, happy landings and most of all - enjoy the ride! Donation by Will Rankin on 19/05/07

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck George Donation by Sarah Thomas (nee Knudsen) on 19/05/07

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have fun, should be great, wish we could be there. Donation by Richard and Andrea on 18/05/07

 
£50.00

We applaud your efforts and hope that we will be able to do a sky dive when we are 85! The Broeckers Donation by Howard and Candace Broecker on 17/05/07

 
£100.00

We salute you George! Another wonderful tribute to Margot. Donation by Marilyn, Bob and Alice on 16/05/07

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

All the best George - you are still 'Semper Paratus'! Donation by Frank (207) on 16/05/07

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Jessie Barnes (Flo's friend) on 15/05/07

 
£10.00

Saw you on Look East George. Alzheimers is a great charity. Go for it, and good luck! Donation by Val on 14/05/07

 
£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
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