Jump for St Mary's
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 parachute descent from a mile up in the air, steering yourself back down to the centre of the drop zone below.
This is what 31 people did on Saturday 12th September 2009 to help raise money for St Mary’s. 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 us with many raising much more.
Zoe Guest, Fundraising 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.”
This event was so popular that we have decided to host a second 10, 000 feet freefall parachute jump on Saturday 11th September 2010. If you feel brave enough to take part, and would like your name to be added onto the waiting list please use our contact form.
Please note that limited places are available. Skydiving is also a weather dependent activity so the date of your jump may be subject to change.