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After getting the go ahead from my rheumy team and orthopaedic surgeon, and confirmation from the organisers I've now set up the JustGiving Page for.. Abseil for NRAS at Fort Dunlop - Birmingham July 18th 2010 at 14.00 I'm a bit nervous but excited at the same time, it would be great if a place came up on the Kings College abseil too. Donations can be made at the following site. http://www.justgiving.com/Joanne-Connors
I won't pretend I'm doing an SAS type raid on my neighbours while I'm doing it honest!! ;) Thanks for all your support on this :D Jo. 2012 Fundraising for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RoboJo
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We're going down to support Jo. Anyone else coming? If so, maybe we could meet for lunch before hand?
Love Jeanxxxxx
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Hi Jean I was wondering about coming down perhaps on the Saturday and staying over. Not sure yet though as dates a bit difficult. Definitely hope to be there on the Sunday though to cheer Jo on with her fantastic effort. A few people have said they will try to come along so would be good to meet up. Lyn x
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It would be great to see some of you there the NRAS Team :) hmm maybe I can get the local paper interested. Jo. 2012 Fundraising for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RoboJo
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Just off the phone with Val from NRAS HQ It looks like I may be doing the Kings College Abseil too!! :D I'll keep you posted! Jo. 2012 Fundraising for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RoboJo
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Jo - hope your nerves are holding up! I am planning to be there to see you come down and hopefully Clare will be too. You're a star, thank you.
Tracey and the Fundraising Team
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Aww that's fabulous :) The more the merrier and despite some requests I will NOT be doing the abseil dressed as SpiderGirl! If there are any webslinging walrus characters though I might get away with that  Jo. EDIT: Wondering if this is the same event, as abseiling gorilla's in the capital would make for some great pics! http://www.greatgorillas...eil-sunday-4th-july-20102012 Fundraising for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RoboJo
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Just to confirm that the abseil on July 4th is from Kings College Hospital! Jo. 2012 Fundraising for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RoboJo
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Jo - have you managed to have a look for any hotels in the area? Doesn't matter if you haven't had time - I'll do some research.
Lots of love
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Hiya Jean Just outside the Birmingham area is Bromsgrove. There's quite a few out at Bromsgrove, which is near both the M5 and M42 and is far enough outside Birmingham to avoid traffic, the journey to Fort Dunlop would be about 35-40 minutes using the motorways. Hope this helps Jean HUGS Jo. 2012 Fundraising for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RoboJo
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Thanks, hon. I'll sort it out with Lyn.
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Eeeek!! I come back from the forest to find there's now only a week until my first abseil in London! Just waiting on the final details from Val, a few friends in London (about 5 miles from the hospital) are going to let me stay there a few days beforehand so I'm not dashing about at the last minute. Thanks for all your support, and I'll post any pictures and video I take :) Jo. 2012 Fundraising for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RoboJo
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Good luck Jo!!  We'll all be with you in spirit! Love, Doreen xx
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Good luck Jo-
You are braver than me
Rose
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I'm thinking of getting a cheap helmet cam and film my descent! I'm a bit apprehensive, but excited at the same time! Thanks for everyone's support and sponsorship Jo. 2012 Fundraising for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RoboJo
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Hi Folks just an update on my London Abseil this Sunday July 4th I now have the details for the event from Val at NRAS and I have to be at Kings College Hospital for 10.15!!  (so that limits my beer intake the night before) For the Kings College Hospital London abseil. Find your way to Coldharbour Lane, turning into Caldecot Road. The Golden Jubilee building is located directly along this road. The abseil will be taking place down the left hand side of the building. Spectators can view the abseilers from the car park in front of the building. Not sure what time I'll be sacrificed sorry abseiling though. Thanks for all your support Jo. Eeeeeek!!  2012 Fundraising for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RoboJo
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Heading off to London tomorrow for my first abseil on Sunday. i'll try and get lots of piccies etc Thanks for all your support :) HUGS Jo. 2012 Fundraising for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RoboJo
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first pic of my abseil today :)  2012 Fundraising for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RoboJo
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Wow! Well done Jo!! Doreen xx
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Fabulous picture Jo - I do admire you. I got vertigo just looking at the picture !
Ann"I cannot do everything. I accept that. Not being able to do everything is no excuse for doing nothing." ~ Helen Keller
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