Just over a year ago I lost my beautiful brother in a tragic accident.  It's been a very difficult year for our family and an almost impossible thing to come to terms with.  John was my only brother, my best friend and confidant, and I will miss him forever.

John Paul was 35 years old, fit and full of life and love.  He always had time for people and was generous with his support, advice and friendship without expecting anything back in return.

John Paul helped and encouraged everyone around him to be the best they could. In short, John made people happy and he left behind a family, girlfriend and many friends who miss him terribly, but who are also hugely grateful to have known and had him in their life, however briefly.

In honour of those wonderful qualities, we have set up a memorial fund - The John Paul Clarke Memorial Foundation - as a way of ensuring John's spirit and kindness continues to touch and help people for many years to come.

All monies raised go to Hackney Quest, a charity local to where John Paul lived, that supports disadvantaged families in the area.  

The John Paul Memorial Fund specifically goes towards helping children and young people and gives them the opportunity to attend residential and non-residential courses in drama, music, film or sports.  All things John loved.  The fund also awards three Bursaries a year to individuals that deserve special recognition.  These projects develop not only the youngsters talent, but also their confidence, people and life skills and helps them towards reaching their full potential.

So, on Sunday 21st June 2015, myself and four others will be doing a parachute jump from 15, 000 feet to raise money for John Paul's Fund.  

John Paul did one a few years back and I remember telling him he was nuts and never in a million years would you see me jumping out of a plane.

Well, here I am five years later, about to do just that.  I'm absolutely terrified of heights….and any amount you can spare to donate will help give me the courage to step off of that ledge and into the sky. 

I need your help!!

Love, Nathalie xxx

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