Well, it finally took place after two cancellations, a week later than predicted on Monday 24th March 2008.

12,000ft starting height, 8,000ft in freefall and the remainder by parachute from 4,000ft. A thrilling experience, terrifying , but well worth it.

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Here's why I did it.

As Toby's Dad, I wanted to put something back in to the world of people who work with deaf babies and children. NDCS have been brilliant - the message boards on their web site and offers of seminars and programmes have kept us going through the unknown.

Its got to be worth it for all those children like Toby and their parents who have been given great support by NDCS. Here's what your money can buy:

£10 - provides high quality information and support for five people working with deaf toddlers
 
£15 - gives a family with a newly identified deaf baby 30 minutes of free confidential support and information in over 100 languages from a fully qualified worker on our national Helpline
 
£50 - allows NDCS to work directly with a family, supporting them to get the education and welfare benefits entitled to their child

£100 - provides 25 families with the information they need to know when they first find out their baby is deaf
      
£250 - allows two deaf children to participate in an NDCS run arts workshop
 
£500 - provides a Teletext TV and Video to a deaf child from a low income family through our Freddy Bloom Children's Equipment Fund

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The National Deaf Children's Society 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.