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Virgin Unite is the non-profit foundation of the Virgin Group. We unite people to tackle tough social and environmental problems in an entrepreneurial way. Our aim is to help revolutionize the way businesses, government and the social sector work together - driving business as a force for good. This is based on the belief that this is the only way we can tackle the scale and urgency of the challenges facing the world today. All of Virgin Unite’s overheads are covered by Richard Branson and the Virgin Group, meaning that 100% of additional donations received, go direct to the frontline where they are needed most.
The East Anglian Air Ambulance is a lifesaving charity covering the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. We receive no Government funding so are entirely dependant on fundraisers, donations and the generosity of the public. We have to raise over £3 million a year to continue our service, flying 365 days a year, with an average of four to five missions per day. Beacuse our crews can get to patients fast and provide advanced medical attention we can be the difference between complete recovery and long term injury, life and death. Road traffic accidents account for over 50% of the incidents we're called to. Due to the speed of the helicopters it takes no more than 13 minutes to the nearest A&E department within the region. It's your support that enables us to save lives.
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Alex Marsh's fundraising page
I've foolishly decided to jump out of a plane on Tuesday 29th March as part of the Virgin Media Skydive 100. We're raising money for Virgin Unite and East Anglia Air Ambulance, which means that they'll have the money to fix the broken legs I'll inevitably end up with. Anything you can donate will be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Alex
Recent donors
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Bland badger £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 06.04.11 Well done Marshkins! x |
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Joel £10.00 29.03.11 Good going lad |
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Teena Dannyame £15.00 (+ £4.23 giftaid) 28.03.11 Good luck Alex! |
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Rob Reason £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 25.03.11 Don't forget to pull the chord! |
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Joe £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 25.03.11 Break a leg Or don't It's up to you |
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Ben Gibson £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 25.03.11 Good luck not hitting the floor too hard or fast. |
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Nicola Bradley £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 23.03.11 I would put "Good Luck" but I know you're dead excited, so instead I'll put "ENJOY!" x |
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Amit Sheth £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 22.03.11 Good luck mate. Happy landing |
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Ian Watson £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 22.03.11 Am always happy to sponsor people to do something I wouldn't do (for a good cause...!) Enjoy. |
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Tom Hunter £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 22.03.11 Best of luck mate. The flight up is definitely the most scary bit! |
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Liam Marsh £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 21.03.11 Good luck with that mate. |
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James Leeson £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 21.03.11 Don't f**k it up. |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 21.03.11 Please please please do not break anything! |
