In the early hours of Weds 15th July 2009 (1am to 2am) I will be performing the Cystic Fibrosis 'Big Bounce'. I will be part of the 'One and Other' project. Sculptor Antony Gormley, with the help of 2400 people will create a living monument for 100 days on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square.
On being chosen I thought 'Why did I sign up to this? Am I mad?'. After several days I realised that if I was going to do something as ridiculous as this (apologies to those doing the same but don't think it ridiculous) I may as well do something for charity. Cystic Fibrosis was my first choice and they just so happen to do the Big Bounce every year. This involves bouncing in various ways, normally a large amount of people together not just one lonely person on a plinth. Anyway, this idea, with the help (!) of others means that I will be on the plinth in a bunny costume (not a bunny girl costume thank you) either bouncing on a space hopper, bouncing a ball and at the same time throwing out 50 beach balls to the onlookers to bounce along with me. It would've been more fun during the day but you can't choose the time slot so on the bright side I'm hoping I can rely on the merry drunks coming out of the pubs/clubs! Of course if you would like to join me you would be more than welcome.
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the UK's most common life-threatening inherited disease. CF affects over 8,000 people in the UK. Over two million people in the UK carry the faulty gene that causes CF - around 1 in 25 of the population.CF affects the internal organs, especially the lungs and digestive system, by clogging them with thick sticky mucus. This makes it hard to breathe and digest food.
Each week, five babies are born with Cystic Fibrosis. Each week, three young lives are lost to Cystic Fibrosis. Around half of the CF population can expect to live over 35 years, although improvements in treatments mean a baby born today could expect to live even longe
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