Imagine standing at the edge of an open doorway in an aircraft flying at 10,000 feet - the noise of the engines and the wind ringing in your ears with only the outline of distant fields below. Now imagine leaning forward out of that doorway and letting go - falling forward into the clouds, diving down through the air as you start freefalling at over 120mph! Then imagine the peace and quiet as the canopy opens, the steering toggles come down either side of you and you begin a tranquil descent from a mile up in the air, steering yourself back down to the centre of the drop zone below.
This is what 29 people did on Saturday 11h September 2010 to help raise money for St Mary’s Hospice, which provides palliative and supportive care for those with life-limiting conditions throughout South Cumbria. The programme of jumps took place at the North West Parachute Jump Centre, Flookburgh and each of the brave participants raised a minimum of £130 for the charity with many raising much more. So far the total raised is an amazing £4522.15!!
Zoe Guest, Funding & Operations Manager said "We would like to thank all the very brave people who volunteered to do this and who have raised a significant amount of money to help support our work.”
If you feel brave enough and would like you name to take part in next year’s sponsored skydive please email events@stmaryshospice.org.uk
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