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skint
13-06-07, 08:18 PM
... and grovelling,

Yes, sorry, it is another sponsorship request but we really do need as much support as possible.

A few colleagues and my self are doing a tandem skydive on 4th July this year to help raise money for a new charity called Swings and Smiles.

The charity has been set up with an aim to create play facilities for children with disabilities. It was launched just last week officially and has featured on Kick FM radio. Clare Balding the BBC sports presenter is the founder Patron and you can see her photo with some of us at the charity launch.

I always feel a little embarrassed asking for sponsorship but at the end of the day its the only way we can create the play facilities for the children. normal play and activity is taken for granted by most but these kids need special equipment and care to help them get the most from life.

David (in the wheelchair in the photo) is my Access Advisor who like Amy in the poster picture has Cerebral Palsey. (Amy is the daughter of one of the chariy's founders) David though thinks he is very lucky, although he his confined to a wheelchair he can communicate through speech but has little control over his limbs but he works full time. He is also doing the jump for Amy and her friends.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w257/triumphumphumph/launchclare2.jpg

If you feel you can help by making a donation the details of how to do it appear on the poster below but please can you let me know (or by contacting Sarah on the number on the poster) so we can keep a log of the donation. (If can give your home address we can get tax benefits - but don't worry if you don't wish to reveal that detail)

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w257/triumphumphumph/skydiveposter.jpg

Thank you for any support you can give :D

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skint
14-06-07, 06:49 AM
Bump ;)

skint
14-06-07, 09:45 AM
Pretty please? [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< :help: :help: :help: :help:

Xan173
14-06-07, 12:53 PM
I've transferred a fiver, I expect photo's to be posted as proof though :rolleyes:

I had the opportunity to a tandem jump a while back, I just didn't have the balls to do it. Fair play to you and David for giving it a go.

Xan173
14-06-07, 01:48 PM
I've also put this around at work by email, so far one other person has said they'll give £5 and I'm hopeful we can generate more.

So, c'mon people - If you can't give, take a mo to mail it around to people who might!!!!!

skint
14-06-07, 02:20 PM
I've transferred a fiver, I expect photo's to be posted as proof though :rolleyes:

I had the opportunity to a tandem jump a while back, I just didn't have the balls to do it. Fair play to you and David for giving it a go.

Thank you so much Xan it is very much appreciated! :smt041

Ceri JC
14-06-07, 02:25 PM
Hi Mate,

I'll make a donation once I've been paid (had my card rejected due to insufficient funds yesterday! :(). Sounds like a very good charity, there's one local to me that is a similar principle- play for children who are terminally ill (SWS Ty Hafan). I always think play (which I remember being the most important thing to me as a nipper) is so often overlooked. Best of luck to you on the dive and well done for doing it.

skint
14-06-07, 06:11 PM
Most appreciated bud - thanks :D

Vickster
14-06-07, 08:22 PM
Go on then.

But you have to wear a skirt and I want to see photos !!

skint
14-06-07, 08:23 PM
bumpety bump ...:-dd

skint
14-06-07, 08:26 PM
Go on then.

But you have to wear a shirt and I want to see photos !!

You angel! Deffo wear a shirt, never go anywhere without one :p SnappySnaps have sponsored those! There will be photo's but not sure what arrangements are i.e. in flight or just landing (or just of the funeral!!:()

Xan173
14-06-07, 08:39 PM
http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/75/78/22617875.jpg bump

Beenz
14-06-07, 09:51 PM
I'll pop some cash round over the weekend.

skint
15-06-07, 06:50 AM
Mersie bucket Monsewer! :thumbsup:

skint
15-06-07, 12:48 PM
bump

skint
15-06-07, 05:03 PM
This is the last BUMP but also an opportunity to say thanks to those who have donated or pledged to do so.

THANK YOU :smt041

Vickster
15-06-07, 09:47 PM
You angel! Deffo wear a shirt, never go anywhere without one :p SnappySnaps have sponsored those! There will be photo's but not sure what arrangements are i.e. in flight or just landing (or just of the funeral!!:()

I just re-read my post - ha it was meant to say sKirt !!! Maybe a few too many chardonays !!!!

skint
16-06-07, 12:41 PM
Check your first post...;) :-dd

kitkat
16-06-07, 12:48 PM
£10 winging its way. i did a tandem jump last year and raised £600 for cancer research. I did it at airfield near oxford and the staff were brilliant. I am scared of heights but still managed to do it. also got it filmed and photographed (photographer jumps out of plane too )

anyway best of luck. its the best feeling in the world - especially once its over.

Xan173
19-06-07, 03:00 PM
Bum p

skint
19-06-07, 09:23 PM
Cheers Xan173. Looks like we've exhausted this site - but thanks to everyone who have sponsored. We have a good response overall and currently in excess of £2000 with more coming in we hope.:D

Will post pics of the 'splat' if physically capable of doing so after the event:p

:thumbsup: Thank you all you good people :smt039

skint
26-06-07, 01:06 PM
Just one week to go to the last supper.

Still plenty of time for you peeps to sponsor me [-o<

Viper
26-06-07, 07:00 PM
£10.00 transfered today.
Good luck, none of this :crutches: :crutches:

skint
26-06-07, 07:26 PM
£10.00 transfered today.
Good luck, none of this :crutches: :crutches:

Ace! You is a star!! :thumbsup: