Twelve daring fundraisers, experienced an amazing adrenaline rush as they took on a tandem skydive from over 10,000ft over Sandown Airport this Summer in aid of Age UK Isle of Wight.
The event was kindly supported by Wight Fire and Security, of which two dedicated staff members braved the jump themselves to support this great local cause. The weather was perfect, a clear and sunny day giving spectacular aerial views to all involved!
The event raised over an incredible £7,500 for Age UK Isle of Wight, all of which will stay on the Island helping to provide vital support and companionship to our older residents.
Winter: A privilege to be able to support the skydive
Steve Winter, Director of Wight Fire and Security, says,
“It was a privilege to be able to support Age UKIW with this year’s skydive and I’m particularly proud that Emily and Sue from Wight Fire managed to raise an amazing £1609.25 of the final total between them.
“I’m sure that the support that this money enables Age UKIW to provide the Island’s elderly, especially in the current financial climate, will be invaluable.”
Leachman: A special thank you to everyone involved
Elisha Leachman, Head of Fundraising at Age UKIW, said,
“We are extremely grateful to all of the incredible fundraisers who braved this adrenaline filled challenge and we are amazed by the amount raised this year and want to send out a special thank you to everyone involved and that helped to support this day to be a success!”
Find out more
You can see images of the fearless fundraisers by visiting the Website and if you are interested in ticking a Tandem Skydive this off your bucket list next year please contact Age UKIW’s Fundraising Department by calling (01983) 301340 or by emailing [email protected].
News shared by Elisha on behalf of Age UK IW. Ed
