Louise Wright

Chris and Sam Sky Dive for 35 with Edward's Trust

Fundraising for Edward's Trust
£1,505
raised of £1,500 target
Event: Sky dive for 35, on 14 September 2024 Start fundraising for this event
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.

Story

In 2016 .... 3 friends found out they were pregnant and due within a week of each other ! Wow a dream come true ! Their pregnancies went quite quickly and in June 2017 3 beautiful babies were born .... Billy ( Chris's son ) closely followed by Edward ( Sams son ) and then Margot.

On the 20th of June the worst happened when Billy went to sleep and didn't wake up. He died at 12 days old .

This was devastating for so many. Life changing. It left Billys friends and family heartbroken and unsure how they were going to face life again.

Billy's Mom quickly contacted Edwards trust who provided support and counselling to Louise ( Billys Mom ) and Louie ( Billy's Brother ) who was 9 at the time. This support was vital . They provided counselling , Christmas parties , memorial events so that Billy could be remembered by his friends and family . They helped them live their new normal and state they have no idea where they would be without them.

Since then "Billys Rainbows" have raised thousands of pounds to give back and to help families everyday in the West Midlands.

Chris ( Billy's Dad ) and Sam have decided that they are going to push themselves even further this year and JUMP OUT OF A PLANE. This jump so happens to be on Chris's 45th Birthday what a way to celebrate a birthday! Chris has struggled everyday since loosing Billy , he misses his son every single day and this is his way to remember him and give something back to a charity that supported his family when they were facing the unimaginable.

Sam also in June 2023 lost her beloved Dad Dave , this jump is very close to what would be his 66th Birthday. Sam will also be jumping in memory of Dave and we will all raise a glass for him on the Day in memory of a Lovely man . Sam has and is still experiencing the grief if loosing a parent and wishes to ensure support is out there for young people who are going through this unbearable pain that changes you forever.

Please give whatever you can , in memory of Billy and Dave . Every penny helps us reach our target and helps families , normal people who could be your friend / sister / brother / neighbour .

Thanks so much !

Chris and Sam

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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
£1,505.00
+ £340.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,505.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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