<p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span><strong>I want you to take a moment and image a loved one has been diagnosed with a life threatening illness. They could be saved, if a donor can be found. Wouldn&rsquo;t you want the donor registers to have the largest number of potential matches for your loved one. </strong></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><strong>Added on 23/NOV/2011</strong> - I didn't get far back in 2009 being beat in my first match - <a title="Bristol Open 2009" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxg9AvW31vE">click here to see the vid</a>, But I am entering the English BJJ open 2011 on the 27/NOV/2011. Two years on and I'm still at it ;)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>This is what <a href="javascript:void(0);/*1235336773236*/">The Anthony Nolan Trust</a> does. It raises awareness and encourages us to join just such a register.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>&nbsp;</span>I filled out an application and figured the more people should know about this, and here is my plan.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>Saturday (</span><span>28/02/2008</span><span>) &amp; Sunday (</span><span>01/03/2008</span><span>) I shall be competing in the under 70kg white belt division at <a href="javascript:void(0);/*1235336595138*/">The Bristol Open</a>. If you're wondering, BJJ stands for </span></span><a href="javascript:void(0);/*1235336668981*/"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu<br></span></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>I want you to help me raise awareness &amp; sponsor me. You can sponsor me on the number of matches I have (say &pound;2 per match), or the number I win (say &pound;5 per win), or motivate me further by pledging different amounts for taking bronze (&pound;10), silver (&pound;20) or gold (&pound;30). Or just a fixed amount just for taking part. Every little helps. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>In the last tournament I entered I didn&rsquo;t win a medal and only had 4 matches (won 2), so it shouldn't cost you too much</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>I know times are hard financially, but it&rsquo;s a great cause. Donate &pound;1 for now, and write your pledge in the notes section. I&rsquo;ll update this page and my blog (vids will be available) on Monday (</span><span>02/03/2009</span><span>) with my results.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>I&rsquo;ll also be entering the open division for white belts, which means I&rsquo;ll be up against some really big guys (possible 100kg +). <span>&nbsp;</span>If I&rsquo;m gonna get crushed, I may as well raise some funds for a great charity. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>Please visit <a href="javascript:void(0);/*1235336014388*/">The Anthoy Nolan Trust</a> and see the great work they&rsquo;re doing</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>Also visit <a href="javascript:void(0);/*1235336046045*/">badshah.net</a> to be updated on how I&rsquo;m doing.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span>Here's a <a href="javascript:void(0);/*1235336175744*/">vid of me losing the bronze</a> in my last tourny</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.</span><br><br>Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It&rsquo;s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Anthony Nolan Trust gets your money faster and, if you&rsquo;re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.<br><br>So please sponsor me now!</p>