Jumping 10,000 Feet (with a parachute) for Charity……
this one means ALOT!
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OK, this is’nt my usual Internet Marketing Post, but I thought what better way to tell you all and WHY I am about to jump out of an aeroplane at 10,000 feet!
Well, for those of you that have read some of my posts previously will know that my Step Son Paul 
is severly disabled with Cerebral Palsy and requires 24/7 care.
Paul is now 22, but for many years he has been in out of hospital with various Chest Problems and numerous other helth problems, some touch and go, but he is strong willed and just keeps fighting back!
Considering his life expectancy was 11-15 years old, he has proved medical science wrong time and time again.
However I put most of this down to his family and his lust for life……but it is tiring and hard work caring for Paul.
So back in 2001 we were fortunate enough to receive a placement at a local Childrens Hospice so my wife, daughter and I could get some much needed respite…only 15 nights year, but these were 15 very important nights. TBH, the Hospice were always accomodating and gave us extras and freebies when we were in need. Paul has now had to leave CHASE has he went past the 19 yr old limit 
!
Anyway, I digress.
The reason for this post is pure and simple, Paul has a new place for respite in Oxford (some 1hr and 30 minutes away from where we live) but because of the awesome work and care CHASE Hospice gave caring for Paul, I have persuaded 11 colleagues who I work with to do a Parachute Jump 10,000 ft on 3rd October 2009 so I can give back to them and say thank you!
BTW, this is a Tandem Jump……..I’m not brave or Stupid
We have set a pretty hefty target of £6,000 between us, but I am sure the generosity of the IM community will support this worth while cause!
You can easily donate online by going to the link, read a bit more about us a alot more about CHASE and the £4,000,000 a year they need to keep running and where and when we will Jumping!
http://www.justgiving.com/oregacharityskydive/
Am I a little bit nervous?
YES!
Thanks for reading, any support will be greatly appreciated!
Cheers
Sean
Hey, if we can tweet this post, hopefully you can help me raise a lot more!!!
20 Comments
September 8th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Hey Sean,
Good luck mate, you wouldn’t catch me jumping out of any planes…!
I hope you hit your target, and it sounds like the money is going to a well deserved cause
Take care,
Paul
.-= Paul Wilson´s last blog ..25 things you should (or maybe not) know about me… =-.
September 9th, 2009 at 5:45 am
Paul, thank you for the donation….no turning back now, beginning to fel a bit nervous!
September 9th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Sean,
Thanks for this post… Life presents each of us with our own set of challenges.
Thankfully some of us get the warmth and compassion of another to help us along the way.
You’re the best.
Rob
.-= Rob Canyon´s last blog ..How I Made $3758 In 21 Days Online… With My ‘Double Click Blueprint’ Strategy. =-.
September 9th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Rob,
Thanks, apprecaite it
You Rock too !
Sean
September 10th, 2009 at 9:35 am
Hi Sean,
You are a brave man – but it is a worthy cause indeed.
Good Luck with the jump and the target.
Dave
PS I still like your header. Great.
.-= Dave Whittle´s last blog ..25 Things About Me =-.
September 10th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Thx Dave, appreciate it and thanks for the donation
Go see Michael Ottman for your header 
September 11th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Hey Sean,
You’re a brave and compassionate man.
I hope it goes according to plan – keeop your wits about you!
Talk soon,
Andrew.
.-= Andrew Vaughan´s last blog ..How I Decided on My First Ebook. =-.
September 11th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Thanks Andrew, looking forward to it in a warped kinda way!
Cheers
Sean
September 12th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Hi Sean,
It’s nice to read a post which isn’t trying to sell a product or an idea. Sometimes we need to step back and look at the bigger picture.
You’re pretty brave, but it will be something you’ll remember for the rest of your life.
(I jumped off the third board at Coventry swimming baths and thought it was a long drop).
Let us know what it was like,
John
September 12th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Hi John, Thx for dropping by. TBH, I am a little nervous! I shouldn’t have looked on You Tube yesterday for tandem skydives….lesson learnt!
September 12th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
hey sean,
im happy to donate dude … email me okay,
i’ve done a 10,000 ft jump before – and i tell you
*BE READY TO BECOME VERY SCARED*
the jump is fine – its the build up that is scary,
but enjoy every feeling you get – its for a good cause,
regards
alex
.-= alex jeffreys´s last blog ..im giving up the gurus game =-.
September 13th, 2009 at 4:28 am
Thanks Alex……..feeling pretty scared already, but just another fear to overcome
will email…
Cheers
Sean
September 13th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Sean
Great idea for a great cause, all the best with the fundrasing and enjoy the event itself, I’m sure it will be rewarding!
Tom
.-= Tom Harvey´s last blog ..Revealed: The Secret Listbuilding Tactic Of The Gurus =-.
September 15th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Sean mate
You are a real gem my friend, I really feel for you mate what a brave son and family you have there.
I have tears in me eyes reading your post.
Man lets meet up soon for that beer.
Take care
Marcus
.-= marcus passey´s last blog ..Finally, Rob Canyon Reveals His Secrets See The Killer Video Now! =-.
September 15th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Thanks mate, appreciate it…….hopefully take a few pics of the jump!
Def for the beer soon, make sure to spread the word to help us reach our target
Cheers
Sean
September 16th, 2009 at 7:56 am
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September 16th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Well done sean , i couldn’t do it ,but i admire you.
and its for a real good cause,
cheers mick.
ps. the link in the forum didnt work for me but it could be my computer its real slow.
September 24th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Its Andy again,
Had to leave a message on this post before I moved on.
As you know from my list I did this jump several years ago. Had a day when there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. It was an amazing day.
But I will echo the comment from Alex. The freefall part of the jump is outstanding but the build up is excruciating. Who thought it would be a good idea to jump out of a perfectly good aeroplane?
Best of luck getting to your target and I look forward to the piccies.
Andy
.-= Andy Michaels´s last blog ..Dean Holland’s An Inspiration! =-.
September 24th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Hey Andy,
Thanks for making me feel better
I must be crazy, as most of my family have reminded me, and say I am having a mid life crisis!
Will try and take some piccies of screaming like a girl
Cheers
Sean
May 24th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Hey Sean, good luck, I am sure it will be a breeze! Sally