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Bpositive supporter Jack's faces his biggest fear with Las Vegas charity Skydive...

9/21/2015

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For most people who go on holiday to Las Vegas their biggest fear is coming home with an empty bank account, but for Bpositive supporter Jack Webster, he has a much bigger worry ahead. Jack, is taking time out of his vacation to test his fear of heights by attempting a skydive over the Nevada desert - all with a view of raising awareness and funds for Bpositive.

Jack caught up with Bpositive to tell us more about his challenge and what has motivated him to jump out of an aeroplane for Bpositive.
 


Tell us about your challenge, Jack.

I've spent the past 6 months putting together my bucket list. I have a lot of adrenaline type challenges on there, the biggest being the skydive. The final Item on my bucket list is to raise £10,000 for charity. Seeing as I have a terrible fear of heights, I thought this one would be a good start to raise some money with.

Where did the inspiration come from?
I just want to achieve as much as I physically can in my life. I don't want to get to eighty and realise I spent so much time working and worrying about bills that I forgot to do everything I dreamed of doing. If I can do this and raise a lot of money at the same, then even better. 

Why was raising money for charity important to you?
I did a sponsored Triathlon last summer and I've just wanted to do more and more ever since. It just makes me feel happy to know I'm helping other people. 

What made you choose Bpositive?
Bpositive is a charity that I can really relate to. Leukaemia is something that has affected my Family a lot. From Jonjo going through it in 2006 to having two family members going through it now. I currently have a Uncle in hospital receiving Chemo ready for my Mom to donate stem cells to him. When I decided I was going to do the skydive there was really no other choice. My Uncle Paul will be at the forefront of my mind throughout the jump.

How does it feel to be testing yourself against your biggest fear?
To be honest I always pick something that is a real challenge as I feel it's more likely to raise more money. The incentive to sponsor me on this one is that I won't be releasing the video until I hit the £400 target. Donating is a small price to pay to see a grown man cry. 

Do you have any other plans to fundraise through adrenalin steel challenges?
Yes I have quite a number of things on the bucket list that I will be looking to get sponsored for so watch this space....

How do you think you'll feel after coming your challenge?
I think when the challenge is finished I'll be wanting a stiff drink but I'll definitely be feeling pumped for my next challenge. 

What message do you hope your challenge will convey to other people wishing to follow in your foot steps?
I'm hoping it will show people that anything is achievable. I've done a few sponsored events in the past 18 months, all of them have been ones that seemed out of my reach. I managed to complete the Birmingham half marathon whilst being quite unfit and having previously only ran 4 miles in one go. I really believe in mind over matter and that anything is achievable if you want it enough.

Is raising £10K for charity going to be the biggest challenge of all from your bucket list?
Although it's going to be a big challenge, I don't think it will be the biggest challenge, I'm expecting this bucket list to take quite a few years to complete so I think it's very achievable. 

Finally, what makes you Bpositive?
For me, it's seeing the way people rally together when it comes to raising funds and awareness or dealing with difficult situations. You never have to look far to see a community ready to lend a hand. I have people I hardly know sponsoring me just because deep down everybody likes to help. It's that kind of thing that allows someone like me with a crippling fear of heights to jump out of a perfectly good aeroplane!

To read more about Jack's Skydive and to sponsor him, visit: www.virginmoneygiving.com/jackwebster


"I won't be releasing the video until I hit the £400 target. Donating is a small price to pay to see a grown man cry."

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Jack (left) with fellow Bpositive supporters Sarah and Darren Rooney
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"Winner's don't wait for chances. They take them". Superbowl XLIX

1/30/2015

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Superbowl XLIX
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Kristy runs the Freckleton half marathon for Bpositive

6/22/2014

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HUGE congratulations to Bpositive supporter Kristy who completed her first ever half marathon in Freckleton today! Kristy has now completed two out of her three challenges for us and has a skydive coming up in a couple of weeks! 
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Kristy on the morning of her Freckleton half marathon
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Charlie 'C-bomb' runs half marathon in the capital for Bpositive

6/22/2014

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Here's Bpositive supporter Charlie 'C-bomb- Vowden after running the Hackney Half in London this morning. 
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Charlie with her medal after completing the Hackney Half for Bpositive
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Kristy's triple challenge blog as her first event grows ever near...

5/1/2014

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So it’s been a month since I started properly training for these runs and I must admit, I have been surprised at how well I have done so far. If you had said to me last month that I would be able to comfortably run 10k I would have laughed, 4 miles being the furthest I had even ran. Don’t misunderstand me; it hasn’t been easy. 

I have blood blisters all over my feet and other unmentionable body complaints. I have trained in rain, wind, hail and sandstorms and of course sunshine which is by far my favourite training condition. Last Friday, I pushed myself to do a 10 mile run. It was raining and windy and cold and I am thankful that I had one of my friends alongside me because if it hadn’t been for her I would have stopped – it was so hard! I’m conscious that so far I have been mostly running on the flat, but the course I will be taking for the half marathon takes in some of the delightfully hilly Fylde coast countryside, so I will be stepping it up and doing some more runs on an incline – can’t wait! So with a week and a bit to go until the 10k, my running number arrived yesterday and I am trying to fit in some training alongside one of the busiest times of the year at work. 

I am away for the majority of next week so more than a little concerned about how I will fare come Sunday, but all I can do is my best (and if I smash an hour whilst doing it I will be over the moon!).

As hard as it’s been so far, it’s for a great cause and the thought of all the people I am helping is what keeps me going. So if you haven’t already, please do sponsor me. Anything you can contribute would be so appreciated.

I’ll update you following the race next week... 

By Kristy

Click here to find out more about Kristy's event or to sponsor her

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Good luck to everyone taking part in the London Marathon

4/11/2014

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Our message of support for Bpositive supporter Zac on marathon morning...

4/11/2014

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Bpositive supporter Zac prepares for the London Marathon...

4/11/2014

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Here's Bpositive founder Jonjo Rooney with The Sun fitness columnist Zac Taylor as Zac prepares to take on the London Marathon tomorrow for Bpositive. Through raising funds and awareness for our charity, Zac is helping us reach out to more people affected by acute leukaemia and ensure that they get the support they need. 

We all wish Zac all the best as he prepares to pound the 26.2 miles through  London and we couldn't be more proud that Bpositive will be represented amongst all the other charities as the eyes of the world will be on the Capital city this Sunday.

Follow Zac on Twitter @ZacTaylor99

If you would like to fundraise for Bpositive for any event then please get in touch here.
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PHOTOGRAPHY: SARA EVANS
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Kristy's making the news with her triple challenge 

4/8/2014

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For the second time this week Bpositive made the local press. This time it was Kristy's turn as she was featured in the Blackpool Gazette promoting her triple challenge.  Find out more about Kristy's challenge here...
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The starting point of all achievement is desire

4/4/2014

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