sammywam 0 #1 May 5, 2004 Hi everyone, sorry, looks like you guys have a lot of experience....i don't have any! I'm an English girl living in the south of France (yeah the place of the jetsetters and the Festival....Cannes!) I love it here and have wanted to do skydiving for some time now. I just have one slight problem......I've just lost my 5 year old niece to a brain tumor which has completely destroyed my up-to-now happy existence. I thought it would be a good idea to do a jump for her and raise some money for a charity but I don't know where to start.........anyone know of anyone who has already done this? Any help would be great............thnx a million guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #2 May 6, 2004 I've been the organizer for several charity jumps; one of which was a State and World Record for most jumps out of a c-182 in 12 hours. 1. Pick a date 3-6 months in the future. 2. Talk with the drop zone of your intentions 3. Get folks to help you with the fund-raising and have a target goal - i.e., we're going to raise "X" number of dollars. 4. Formalize a press release. 5. Ensure the funds are free from scrutiny by having a non-related person account for all monies. 6. You and the others aggressively solicit money (flyers, radio, etc.) for that 3-6 months. 7. Ask the organization that you will be donating the money to for assistance in awareness and the solicitation of money. 8. Make the jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #3 May 6, 2004 The advice from Nightjumps looks good. Jumping for charity in the UK is very common, its how I started. Most DZs in the UK will have this taken care of and they can all be contacted here http://www.bpa.org.uk/dropzone/dzone.htm Alternatively contact your favourite charity and they will probably set you up.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #4 May 7, 2004 as nacmac said, try your local dropzone. If your coming over to the UK from france, thenheadcorn will be the closest (just up the m20). Give them a call and they can give you all the info you need, or if you need any more help, shoot me a PM, i'm a headcorn regular Headcorn: +44 (0)1622 890862Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
