euroserv Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I know that this has nothing at all to do with the subjects at hand but upon the suggestion of a couple of customers and contributors I am casting my net as wide as i can! I apologise if this annoys anyone. I am trying to raise sponsorship for a Tandem Skydive in aid of a charity that I have been involved with for 13 years. This is proving difficult. I will be plummeting to earth from about 10,000 feet near Cambridge on Saturday 26th September and am woefully short of my target of £500. £500 for my life! Shocking. The Aplastic Anaemia Trust has funded research and support for patients and families with the illness for 30 years. One of the patients is the fundraising coordinator, and has been a close friend for about 10 years. She was diagnosed with Aplastic Anaemia 21 years ago and decided to celebrate her continuing health and happiniess by getting her friends to jump out of a plane. I know. With friends like that...... Anyway; I need to raise a load of money to make it worthwhile and to help fund more research, support and specialist nursing for patients now and in the future. Every little really does help. I won't bore you with any more details but if you want to know more please go to www.theaat.org.uk Suffice to say that i am prepared to risk my life for them and i hope that is enough to convince you to help me! Please go to www.justgiving.com and look for the Aplastic Anaemia Trust and 'Nick Fisher's Big Jump'. Whatever you can manage would be gratefully received. Thanks Nick Fisher PS. Once again; I apologise for this blatant abuse of the forum but I almost certainly won't be doing it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euroserv Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 That's the first one in!. Thank you very much. I should also say that 30 years ago, this disease of the blood which is similar to Leukaemia and just as common was barely known of but killed 90% of sufferers within 2 years. Nowadays, due to the research and development of treatments funded by the AAT this is more like 90% SURVIVE more than 2 years, which i think is awesome. All without any government funding at all! Please help if you can. Asking for help is not normally my thing but......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Stick me down for a tenner Nick - after all the help you give us guys on hereI don't think it is asking too much for us to support you for a change. Good luck - happy landing and do let us know how it goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euroserv Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thanks Rich, much obliged. Another one just in via Justgiving too. Thank you very much. Those of you that want to help but don't want to do the online thing..... Please send me a PM to let me know how i am doing(!) and then feel free to send your sponsorship to me at Eurotruck. Make your cheques payable to 'The Aplastic Anaemia Trust' and i will forward them to the charity. Our address is; Nick Fisher Eurotruck Hire Ltd Unit 2 Saffron Way, Leicester LE2 6UP Remember! Don't make the cheques out to Eurotruck or to me!! Thanks for your support gang. It means a lot. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 You may well have heard this before Nick - the cheque is in the post! And even if you don't jump for any reason you can still send the cheque! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 done ENJOY (lol) jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euroserv Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Thank you very much Jonathan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeco Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Nick, you are brilliant not only do you tirelessly solve all the problems of us Ducato drivers but you raise money for charity. My friend in Frome Somerset has a daughter who has just jumped out of a plane to raise money and now her mother is planning a 6 day walk on the Great Wall of China for charity. She needs to raise £1500 before she can go. You English are so generous with your efforts I am so impressed with your consideration of others - we need more of that in this troubled world. Thanks from afar we do applaud you.Cheers Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euroserv Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Thank you for the kind words and your contribution Gary. You are right about us Brits. We all try to do our bit to help if we can. Another on-line contribution received from '747' ; thanks also for the tip on Easy Start. It will take a lot to get me out of bed at 0500 on Saturday but i think a bacon sandwich and strong coffee should do the job! I am edging slowly towards my target of £500 but could still use some more help if you are able; and don't worry; barring something really unfortunate happening, i will be back on Monday to answer your questions! N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euroserv Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Just had another donation. Many thanks for that. Just one more day to go and it will be over! I will be off your case after today but would appreciate any last minute donations if you can. Every little helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euroserv Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 And another! This community is proving to be very generous and supportive. Thank you so much. I have met a great many AA patients and their families over the years and know for a fact that the Aplastic Anaemia Trust has made a huge difference to them all. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryaircon Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 £20 cheque in post 1st thing tomorrow nick brilliant job you are doing have a safe landing all the best tomorrow. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euroserv Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Thanks Terry. Fantastic. Jump completed at 1500 today and I have to say it was the most amazing experience and this has quite possibly been the best day of my life. Huge gratitude to everyone that has sponsored me. In total the members of this forum donated £145 and got me to within £35 of my target of £500! It would be great if I could get there or beat it but I want you to know how much I appreciate your support. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. The photos are on many phones and cameras but will be collected soon and I will post a couple when I can. Now I need a drink. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Well done Nick. Did you fill the toilet up? :D Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euroserv Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 No Dave, afraid not. I was so excited and thrilled to be doing it that the adrenaline was contained and i remained calm throughout. I surprised myself and everyone else! Apart from the difficulties of breathing properly while free-falling at about 140mph, it was a breeze. It was a perfect day! The following pictures show me preparing to go up and a couple of the descent and a successful landing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Some good photo's there Nick, thanks. I see you pick up a hitch hiker on the way down :-D Anyway a good cause and you got back safely. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlc Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hi Nick I've been away and just seen this thread. ( I don't do the web when away). I know how much work you have put in to this charity over a long period of time, and of course, it is a very good cause so I'll send you a cheque for the £35 you need to get to your target. Thanks for all your help with my van and on this forum Best Wishes John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euroserv Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Greetings John, I got the cheque today. Thank you so much for your support. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskers Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I was on holiday and missed your original post. Cheque in the post, and once again, many thanks for all your help on this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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