Alysa Thomas

Alysa and Granny Penny's sky dive!

Fundraising for The RAF Association (RAFA)
£1,107
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In memory of Gordon Pearce
RAF Association Tandem Parachute Day with RAFSPA
Campaign by The RAF Association (RAFA) (RCN 226686 (England & Wales) - SC037673 (Scotland))
This summer the RAF Association are teaming up with RAFSPA, the RAF Sports Parachute Association to offer a fully immersive experience, within the unique setting of an active RAF Station.

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** WE DID IT!!!! CHECK UPDATE POST BELOW ^_^ **


My Grandad and I raised money a few years ago for cancer care by completely shaving our heads whilst he was battling with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy. He sadly passed away earlier this year. 

His widow, my Granny Penny, and he met in the RAF 40 years ago, and it shaped their lives. He was always a huge supporter of the RAF during his time there, and afterwards, for the many opportunities it provides people, not just in employment but in personal development, charity work, and youth work. My Grandad was in the newspaper at the age of 17 for skilfully landing a small aircraft in a field after the plane failed - on a solo flight!

This tandem skydive is a way for us to raise money for an organisation he cared for so much, and do so together, in a exciting and terrifying way! We will literally be jumping out of a plane and hurtling towards the earth. 

Please help us raise money for this worthwhile cause, and show us that you believe we can do it (and won't bottle it at the last minute!). 


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About the campaign

This summer the RAF Association are teaming up with RAFSPA, the RAF Sports Parachute Association to offer a fully immersive experience, within the unique setting of an active RAF Station.

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The RAF Association (RAFA)

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RCN 226686 (England & Wales) - SC037673 (Scotland)
The RAF Association is dedicated to supporting serving and former RAF personnel and their families. Whether it's an injured airman fighting to get back onto his feet, a young daughter missing her parent away on overseas operations or a WWII veteran needing a shoulder to lean on, we are here to help.

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