Jo Britnell

Jumping out of a plane (I may need to be pushed!) for Edward's Trust

Fundraising for Edward's Trust
£980
raised of £1,100 target
Skydive, 14 September 2024
Skydive for 35
Campaign by Edward's Trust (RCN 1105370)
This September take a big leap to make a huge difference! We are celebrating 35 years of Edward's Trust with 35 charity skydive places. Edward's Trust is a West Midlands charity providing support for bereaved parents, children and young people.

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When I was younger I always wanted to do a skydive. Not so much as I've gotten older, I mean why would I jump out of a perfectly good plane into the nothingness of air, with someone else in charge of the parachute? Madness!

I am not the sort of person who takes any risks. At all! There's a lot I'd say no to (a bungee jump - OMG NO!), but this opportunity came up and I thought 'why not?' Why can't I be the sort of person who does the exciting stuff? Even if I never do it again, I can say that I've done one thing in my life that was big, and most importantly, the money I raise could make a massive difference to peoples lives.

So why this charity?

I've been following this charity for a while, and although I don't have a personal experience with the charity, it's one I really believe in and want to support in any way I can.

I don't think the aftermath of death is discussed enough, and where you can find support - and it's such an important factor in dealing with your own life, and moving on - especially for children who have suffered a loss - the support is very much needed. It breaks my heart to think of my son losing one of us and having to get by on his own.

So I have a target of £1,000 to raise between now and September - if I exceed that then I will be a very happy lady!

So please donate if you are able to, your support will help get me out of that plane, and provide much needed funding for this charity.

Thank you for reading!

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About the campaign

This September take a big leap to make a huge difference! We are celebrating 35 years of Edward's Trust with 35 charity skydive places. Edward's Trust is a West Midlands charity providing support for bereaved parents, children and young people.

About the charity

Edward's Trust

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RCN 1105370
Edward’s Trust offer a holistic approach to supporting people through bereavement and loss. We offer counselling, support groups, play therapy, wellbeing therapy and social events and also resources and training for those supporting people in their grief journey. www.edwardstrust.org.uk

Donation summary

Total raised
£980.00
+ £179.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£776.50
Offline donations
£203.50

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