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Jess Down is doing a skydive!
Having been a fundraiser at the East Anglian Air Ambulance for over three years, I thought it about time I do something totally ridiculous to raise a few bob.. so it's my turn and I'm doing a skydive, with 100 other people!
I would really apprecaite it if you would be so kind as to sponsor me and help raise money for two very important charities.. I am very scared about it (and have a fear of heights, escalators, bridges, balconies..) so a bit of moral support would mean a great deal!
Many thanks :-)
Jess
Through Virgin Money Giving, you can sponsor me and donations will be quickly processed and passed to charities. Virgin Money Giving is a not for profit organisation and will claim gift aid on a charity's behalf where the donor is eligible for this.
Recent donors
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Nichola Whymark £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 05.04.11 Congratulations!!!! You did it. So pleased for you. xxx |
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Amy Ellis £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 29.03.11 Sorry about the late donation! Hope it went well, you are very brave xxx |
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Nicola Dunger £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 28.03.11 Good luck!! Hope it goes well.... enjoy xxxx |
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Trevor £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 28.03.11 Super Jess! You wouldn't be normal if you weren't nervous, just go for it and enjoy the day my pretty.xx |
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Danny £40.00 (+ £11.28 giftaid) 26.03.11 Remember.. its only 30 seconds of sheer terror before you jump. Then its a few minutes of absolute exhilaration and THE best thing you've ever done. |
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Gemma Cox £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 23.03.11 Good luck! im sure you will enjoy it. Make sure someone is on hand with the make up after :-) x |
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jean and john ellis £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 22.03.11 |
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Sarah Bowden £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 19.03.11 Good luck, I can't think of anything more terrifying!!!! |
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Dad xxx £60.00 (+ £16.92 giftaid) 18.03.11 I can still picture you stuck at the top of that escalator crying! Brave girl. |
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Chris Cooper £15.00 (+ £4.23 giftaid) 16.03.11 Good luck Jess! Have an amazing jump! Let me know how it goes! Love Chris x x ;) |
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Anonymous £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 16.03.11 Good on you Jess. Ray |
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Laura Shearing £15.00 (+ £4.23 giftaid) 15.03.11 Best of luck Jess :-) It will be amazing. Enjoy it! |
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Ellie Walker £25.00 (+ £7.05 giftaid) 13.03.11 Don't forget your lippy, you must look pristine when throwing yourself out of a plane! Good on you Jess, you'll have a blast !! |
