On saturday the 23rd may 2009 I will be doing a parachute jump in aid of the Huntington's Disease Association. It is a charity close to my heart as my girlfriend kayleigh was diagnosed with the condition two years ago. I am trying to raise as much money and awareness as possible for the vital support it gives families who are affected by HD, and hopefully a cure.
Huntington's disease, which is often called HD is an hereditary disorder of the central nervous system. HD is caused by a faulty gene on chromosone 4, the faulty gene leads to a damage of the nerve cells in areas of the brain. This leads to gradual physical, mental and emotional changes.
Each person whose parent has HD is born with a 50-50 chance of inheriting the faulty gene. The symptons usually develop when people are between 30-50 years old, although they can start much earlier which is known as juvenile HD.
There is currently no cure! it is always terminal
So please sponsor me now! Thanks.
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Raised:
108%
Raised so far: £1,080.00
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safe landing Donation by John Mac on 23/01/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Wow! You're brave,enjoy it. Jane, Joe ,Becca and Josh. x Donation by Jane on 22/01/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Tommy!!!! Donation by Auntie Sue and Ian on 21/01/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Pretend youre just jumping off the front step! Donation by Sue, Kayleighs mum on 21/01/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck love from Kathryn Simon & Matthew Donation by Kathryn on 20/01/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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good luck from carol and tommy lee x Donation by carol & tommy lee on 18/01/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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We would only jump out of a plane if it was on the ground - proud of you Donation by Derek and Barbara on 18/01/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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good luck Donation by mum on 18/01/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck with raising your target!! Donation by Tara Price on 17/01/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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good luck. Donation by boot on 17/01/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good luck. Donation by Myrna on 17/01/09 |
£10.00 |
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Such a worthwhile cause. Well done Tommy and good luck :) Donation by Frankie on 16/01/09 |
£50.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £755.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £325.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,080.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £115.64 |
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