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Apr 27, 2012 12:25:54 GMT
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I hope this is OK with the mods but if not, I will remove the thread if asked. On May 26th & 27th I am competing in the 'Motorsport at the Palace' sprint event being held on part of Londons Crystal Palace race track. It's an excellent event and attracts a great mix of retro and classic cars of all types. I am using the event as an opportunity to raise awareness and donations towards Cornwalls Air Ambulance Trust, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. The Cornwall Air Ambulance saved my life back in December 2004 when I was in a near fatal car crash. Were it not for the air ambulance I would not have survived and I just want to say thank you. It is for that reason I shall be there in my e30 BMW in an effort to raise donations. If you're there, please feel free to come say hello and drop a pound in the tin. Better still, follow the link below and make a secure donation online. Thank you people. uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=MarkBrown12Cornwall Air Ambulance crew saved me from this. I broke my neck twice, my back twice, shattered my pelvis, broke my femur and fractured my skull. An operation at the roadside stemmed the flow of blood and saved my life. This is my e30 that I'll be in at Crystal Palace.
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Last Edit: Apr 27, 2012 12:53:18 GMT by Mark
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Apr 27, 2012 13:07:59 GMT
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This story moved me to donate,all the people you mention are awesome,good luck at the Palace Mark. The Gurner Family.
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Apr 27, 2012 13:11:59 GMT
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Thank you. I cannot tell you how much it means when people take time out to give something. Thank you so much. Mark
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Apr 27, 2012 13:35:07 GMT
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that picture and description of the crash really has shocked me, as such i have now donated. Hope you do well at the Palace
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Apr 27, 2012 14:09:28 GMT
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Thank you guys. It's hard to put into words just how much it means to be able to do something to say thank you to those guys. Accidents are usually something that happen to other people, thankfully, but on that day back in 04' my whole world changed. I don't remember the accident, or the aftermath, and it was a month before I came out of the coma and left Intensive Care. It was another month till I was physically able to cope with the surgery to rebuild by pelvis in a 9 hour operation. Another 3 months flat on my back till eventually, the halo traction was unbolted from my skull. I then had to hold my head with my hands, as the neck muscles had simply wasted away. After 6 months, I was able to start hydrotherapy and after 10 months I stood up, with my legs strapped to a wooden frame a minute at a time. A minute became 2, 2 minutes became 5 and so on. I still remember that first step on the parallel bars. Don't get me wrong. I don't say all that to try and big myself up or out of self pity, but I had a simple choice, to either throw in the towel or fight to recover. It has been a fight too, but I owed it to those people who fought to save me. I know it sounds a bit dramatic, a bit corny even, but the fact is I do owe my life to others and it means an awful lot when people help me achieve my goal of giving something back. I do still have health issues and have to walk with a stick, but in the grand scheme of things I am a really lucky guy. My disability doesn't stop me doing much and I guess that's one of the great things about motorsport. I get to compete on a level pegging with every other competitor and that means an awful lot. It's just me and the car against the clock. Anyway, I'll stop rambling and just thank you guys once again. You're kindness is much appreciated I promise you.
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Last Edit: Apr 27, 2012 14:14:34 GMT by Mark
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Apr 27, 2012 15:00:05 GMT
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I'll be up at The Palace, probably the saturday, I'll pop over say high and donate then. Been to the last two CP events since they restarted it. Brilliant day out and a real bargain to get in too ;D
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Apr 27, 2012 16:43:24 GMT
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Be good to see you. I couldn't recommend the event more. It's an excellent weekend and fingers crossed for sunshine as its a lovely venue. This tells you all you need to know. There are a couple of videos from last year too. www.motorsportatthepalace.co.uk/Vids
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Appeal for help!BenzBoy
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Apr 27, 2012 19:41:45 GMT
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I'm always humbled by the people who save lives for a living, putting their own at risk. Also, I can't imagine what you must have gone through in your recovery. Best of luck at Crystal Palace, what a worthy cause. Donated.
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Apr 27, 2012 19:48:13 GMT
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Thank you so much. Appreciated.
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Apr 27, 2012 20:00:45 GMT
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Not a great deal, but put a few quid in the virtual tin for you. The only condition of said donation is that you don't repeat the above... Good luck and well done.
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Apr 27, 2012 20:57:36 GMT
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great cause matey
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I'm not curse word, i just fell off my shoes
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Apr 27, 2012 21:16:29 GMT
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I'll come and introduce myself at CP and donate in person. Always admired your taste in cars and am in total respect for what you have managed to pull yourself through. Good luck on the track. It's an E30 so I hope to see some tail out action
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Apr 27, 2012 21:21:03 GMT
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Apr 29, 2012 13:22:02 GMT
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Just a weekend bump to mention that donations are creeping up. Event is only 4 weeks away now. Can't wait.
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