Hello.

My name is Samuel Merchant. I have a rare neurological condition known as Friedrich's Ataxia, to which there is currently no cure. There are several forms of Ataxia, and everyone is affected differently. Typically the symptoms are:

Difficulties in walking leading to need of a wheelchair.

Communication difficulties such as speech and sometimes hearing loss.

Loss of co-ordination such as during typing, writing or even using a knife and fork.

Overall physical exhaustion.

Fundraising for research and to buy adaptations brings the prospect of a cure or treatment closer. It also improves the lives of many sufferers.

Update!
I have done the jump. You can see the pictures and video here: http://www.cmdrcyrax.com/Skydive.html  :)

Please keep donating!

Thank you,
Sam Merchant