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Marian
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 Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:58 am Post subject: Jonathan Ansell in the Worthing Birdman Challenge 22/08/09 |
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All in the aid of charity though! 
Hi Everyone,
As a local Bognor boy I've had my sights set on competing in the Birdman of Bognor competition for a long time and, although this has now changed location to Worthing Pier, I will finally be putting my daredevil skills to the test and flying through the air in aid of Breast Cancer Care charity.
On August 22nd I will be joining 47 fellow aviators in throwing myself from a platform on Worthing Pier and attempting to fly over 100m in order to win a jackpot of £30,000.
The thought of leading the way as the benchmark flyer in front of 25,000 people is obviously terrifying but it is going to be a lot of fun and, most importantly, a brilliant opportunity for me to raise funds for Breast Cancer Care, a charity that is very close to my heart. I lost my Aunt Brenda to the disease so I know only too well how vital it is to receive the relevant, reliable and up-to-date clinical and emotional support and information that Breast Cancer Care offers.
I know times are tight financially but if you could dig deep to sponsor me you will be helping to raise vital funds to provide support for the 46,000 people who are diagnosed with breast cancer in the every year (that’s one person every 11 minutes).
Thank you so much for your support!
Jonathan
CLICK HERE
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Dilog
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| Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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I think this is just fantastic - in the true sense of the word! The International Birdman Challenge is quite something!!
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Marian
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| Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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Trust Jonathan to come up with a novel way to raise money for his charity
Wonder what else might be in store!  |
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nataliegooner
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| Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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| He is brillant hope he raises lots of money |
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nataliegooner
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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| He is going to wear pink wonder what he come up with |
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cathyk2002
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| Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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He's totally MAD, but in a good way  - hope he takes care as he has a performance in Buxton the following day and his wedding shortly after 
I still think the pink flamingo is a good one Natalie - get your old pink feather boas at the ready girls they could make up a costume for him !! |
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nataliegooner
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| Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe Debbie could body spray him all over in pink 
Pink feathers too |
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Marian
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| Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:24 am Post subject: |
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I am not convinced he will dress up. He is going to be the benchmark flyer - all serious stuff!! lol He is extremely competitive so I wouldn't think he would want anything getting in the way!.
What ever he will be flying will definitely be pink to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Care.
Good luck to him and all power to his wings |
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ChChKiwi
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| Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 5:23 pm Post subject: More about Jonathan's jumping off the pier from the BBC |
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This BBC story has quite a bit about Jonathan and some more info about the nature of the competition and the international attention it receives.
Click here for the full BBC story |
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Marian
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| Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 5:53 pm Post subject: |
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This is his JustGiving page in case anyone would like to sponser this mad fool!
CLICK HERE |
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nataliegooner
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| Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks marian for the link lets hope lots of lots of money raised
thanks xact for BBC link |
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JessicaL
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| Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Sponsored Jonathan -he'll do brilliant i'm sure. |
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cathyk2002
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| Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:36 am Post subject: |
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| Marian wrote: | This is his JustGiving page in case anyone would like to sponser this mad fool!
CLICK HERE |
His Just Giving page has been changed now
CLICK HERE for NEW LINK |
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Marian
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:29 am Post subject: |
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Going down to watch this on Saturday. It's all in a good cause - Breast Cancer Care so I hope he gets a lot of sponsership
It will then be a mad dash up to Derbyshire to see him perform at Buxton Opera House the next day! |
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Dilog
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| Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:19 am Post subject: |
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Well Marian this is what he has been saying on Twitter
| Quote: | I tried my outfit on today for #worthingbirdman wow its pink!! I am nervous now, as it is finally in sight, just a few days. How time flies
My slogan for #worthingbirdman is, 'Give a Tenor a Tenner' It will make sense on the day. Thanks for all the support so far. Bring it on.
Jumping for @BCCare in #worthingbirdman please give this tenor a tenner http://www.justgiving.com/jonathanansell/ |
So it is pink and daft but you will have to wait and see what it looks like - we expect to see the photographic evidence!
Di |
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