Andy Reid Red Devils Parachute
My Donations to date: £100
Fundraiser(s): Andy Reid
Event: Andy Reid Red Devils Parachute
Event Date: 01st June 2010
Charitie(s) Supported: Steve Prescott Foundation,
LIONHEARTED soldier Andy Reid will be joining Steve Prescott on June 1st
They will be jumping out of a plane at 15,000 feet with the Red Devils at Langar Airfield Nottingham.
This will be the start of both inspirational characters joining forces to help the people who have helped them so much in adversity.
Four months after losing both legs and his right arm when a Taliban bomb exploded while he was on patrol with the 3rd Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Andy says he will not let the injuries get in the way of him living a normal, enjoyable life and the parachute jump is on his list of crazy challenges
The inspirational trooper, from Thatto Heath, is slowly learning to walk again after rehabilitation and being fitted with prosthetic limbs.
The ex-Broadway High pupil's own steely resilience is apparent as he discusses his desire to return to work as an army vehicle training instructor.
"I want to enjoy life as normal as possible, carrying on doing normal things. The army has given me a career path that I can follow.
"I drove the Warrior tanks and have instructed on them and the Bulldog armoured ambulance. So it is my aim to become a senior training instructor."
Andy can walk about 20 to 40 metres unaided and rigorous exercise programmes should see his stamina increase.
The corporal, who has been in the Army for 13 years, serving in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq twice and Afghanistan, is training hard in the DW Fitness centre, St Helens.
Having been right-handed, Andy is also slowly learning to use his left hand for tasks like writing, cooking and cleaning.
All monies raised from Andy's jump will be split between the Help the Heroes Fund and the Steve Prescott Foundation.
Please donate online at www.sponsor-me.org/andyreid
Steve was diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei in 2006 and has walked hundreds of miles, twice completed the London marathon and raised more than £250,000 for the Steve Prescott Foundation, a charity he set up following his diagnosis, which raises funds for the Christie Cancer Hospital and the Try Assist Rugby League Benevolent Fund.
The Steve Prescott Foundation, sponsored by Engage Mutual, has a schedule of events planned for the remainder of 2010, and counts on the generous nature of the public to raise much needed funds for the two charities close to Steve's heart.
There are limited places available to join Steve Prescott on the parachute jump, which takes place on 1 June. Participants need to raise a minimum of £800 in sponsorship, which will be donated to the Foundation's two charities. Please contact Martin Blondel on 07971 792859 for details.
Contributions
| Display Name | Date | Amount | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Brear | 28th May 2010 | £100.00 |