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by Master Gooner
Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:18 am
Forum: On the Terraces
Topic: Skydive - Paul Smith OBE (fundraising thread)
Replies: 18
Views: 4172

Re: Skydive - Paul Smith OBE (fundraising thread)

Good Morning DB10 GOONER. 'The Eagle Has Landed'! (19th August 2016) After several postponements the first 2 jumps went up then the weather closed in so we went into 'Hold', people left which meant the jump was in danger of being cancelled, I was going nowhere! Then the break we were hoping for came...
by Master Gooner
Sat Jul 30, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: On the Terraces
Topic: Skydive - Paul Smith OBE (fundraising thread)
Replies: 18
Views: 4172

Re: Skydive - Paul Smith OBE (fundraising thread)

Earlier last month I asked UK Parachuting if they would take me up higher than the usual height of 13,500ft (2.5 miles) to do my challenge "REACH FOR THE SKY" skydive, they came back to me with a 'YES' but they added one condition to this. I have to raise a minimum of £5,000 by the 10th Au...
by Master Gooner
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:30 am
Forum: On the Terraces
Topic: Skydive - Paul Smith OBE (fundraising thread)
Replies: 18
Views: 4172

Re: Skydive - Paul Smith OBE (fundraising thread)

I've been fundraising since I was 7 years old (just a few pounds here and there) but I would like to tell you about my reason why I have continued on! During my time served in the Royal Navy I was on a visit to Mombassa, Kenya, a commonwealth country, for some R&R. When we make these kind of vis...
by Master Gooner
Sat Jul 09, 2016 4:39 pm
Forum: On the Terraces
Topic: Skydive - Paul Smith OBE (fundraising thread)
Replies: 18
Views: 4172

Re: Skydive - Paul Smith OBE (fundraising thread)

Thank you to Dave for your kind donation yesterday, it means a lot and will make a difference! Best Wishes

Paul :barscarf: :barscarf: :barscarf:
by Master Gooner
Wed Jun 29, 2016 11:36 pm
Forum: On the Terraces
Topic: Skydive - Paul Smith OBE (fundraising thread)
Replies: 18
Views: 4172

Re: Skydive - Paul Smith OBE (fundraising thread)

Herd, I noted your kind donation on the just giving page and only linked your name when Basil the Gooner appointed it out that (OG) and Herd were linked to Online Gooner. I would like to thank you for this donation it will make a huge difference! Best Wishes. Paul :barscarf: :barscarf: :barscarf:
by Master Gooner
Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:45 pm
Forum: On the Terraces
Topic: Skydive - Paul Smith OBE (fundraising thread)
Replies: 18
Views: 4172

Re: Skydive - Paul Smith OBE (fundraising thread)

Top Londoner, thank you got your kind pledge to the skydive fundraiser, it will make a huge difference to a lot of kids!!! :barscarf:

Basil the Gooner, thank you for your continued and kind support!!! :barscarf:

Best Wishes

Paul - Master Gooner.
by Master Gooner
Thu Oct 04, 2012 6:59 pm
Forum: On the Terraces
Topic: Challenge 300
Replies: 60
Views: 10966

Re: Challenge 300

The amount of support from Arsenal fans at the Emirates or out and about has been fantastic, last night a company in Winchester, where some employees are Arsenal fans have promised to donate £250 when Paul finishes Challenge 300 in April. We are, like others, are not allowed to collect inside or out...
by Master Gooner
Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:41 pm
Forum: On the Terraces
Topic: Challenge 300
Replies: 60
Views: 10966

Re: Challenge 300

Hi everyone.

We are doing well, thanks for those who have been asking! Just to let you know we have reached 1% of the target we hope to reach by April, we should also go over £1,000 very soon!!! :barscarf: :barscarf: :barscarf:

Best Wishes

Jane and Paul
by Master Gooner
Fri Sep 14, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: On the Terraces
Topic: Challenge 300
Replies: 60
Views: 10966

Re: Challenge 300

We are handing out leaflets with details of Challenge 300 at the Southampton match tomorrow!

Best Wishes

Jane and Paul
by Master Gooner
Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:30 pm
Forum: On the Terraces
Topic: Challenge 300
Replies: 60
Views: 10966

Re: Challenge 300

Thank you for your kind support Emmanuel Eboue 27!!!!


Jane and Paul
by Master Gooner
Sun Sep 09, 2012 4:32 pm
Forum: On the Terraces
Topic: Challenge 300
Replies: 60
Views: 10966

Re: Challenge 300

Went to Brighton today and gave out lots of leaflets for Challenge 300, there were thousands of motorcycles there and their riders were great about supporting the challenge, these motorcyle people aren't half bad at all!!!

Jane and Paul
by Master Gooner
Thu Sep 06, 2012 7:33 pm
Forum: On the Terraces
Topic: Challenge 300
Replies: 60
Views: 10966

Re: Challenge 300

We want to let you know that due to child poverty in the UK rising to over 1.6 million Paul will be asking Save the Children to use all the funds raised from Challenge 300 to help these children. Every penny you donate will stay in the UK! Thank you for your kind support!!!

Jane and Paul
by Master Gooner
Wed Sep 05, 2012 2:40 pm
Forum: On the Terraces
Topic: Challenge 300
Replies: 60
Views: 10966

Re: Challenge 300

Thank you for your kind support so far everyone.....Just to let you know that Paul will be handing out leaflets about his challenge at the Soton game, please take one or two and pass them on. We know April is 8 months away but time flys so if you're able to sponsor him now please do so as we would l...
by Master Gooner
Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: On the Terraces
Topic: Challenge 300
Replies: 60
Views: 10966

Re: Challenge 300

Training is going well, donations are coming in and we have most of our sponsors. Unfortunately Paul is not allowed to collect inside or outside the stadium anymore because Arsenal have become a Charitable Foundation, although Paul is still doing the challenges for at least one of the Arsenal charit...
by Master Gooner
Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:59 pm
Forum: On the Terraces
Topic: Challenge 300
Replies: 60
Views: 10966

Re: Challenge 300

The total on our just giving page is now £205, thanks to another 2 more generous people! thanks for your kind support everyone!

Jane and Paul