Last Thursday, fifteen fundraising individuals took to the skies above the Isle of Wight in a tandem skydive, in aid of St Catherine’s School, Ventnor, which supports children and young adults with speech, language and communication needs.
The amazing fundraisers took on the challenge with some even facing their worst fear. Taking off from Sandown Airport and under the expert tuition of instructors from Skydive IW, they jumped 10,000ft to raise funds for St Catherine’s school.
Taking part
Among the participants were Vice Principal Jenn, Family Liaison Officer Lucy, Teacher Andy, Occupational Therapist Natasha, Care Staff Brenda and The Fundraising and Marketing Assistant Tanya who all work at the school, along with some brave supporters of the school Marc, Jo, Denise, Adam, Angus, Gilly, Rosalind, Ellie and Louisa.
Chas from Skydive Isle of Wight said,
“Well done to all that took part for St Catherine’s from all the team at Skydive IOW.”
Smith: To see them all take part and overcome their fear was so lovely
Tanya Smith, event organiser, who took on the 10,000ft skydive added,
“St Catherine’s is such an amazing school and it was so humble to see the other 14 people take on the challenge, some had a general fear of heights and even struggled getting on the plane.
“To see them all take part and overcome their fear was so lovely and doing so while raising funds for St Catherine’s.
“We would like to say a huge Thank You to the Skydive IOW team who were all amazing.”
Take part in 2023
There are spaces for the 2023 skydive if anyone would like to put their name down please email Tanya – [email protected]
The Skydive fundraising total is £11,359 so far, which will go to supporting students and young adults at St Catherine’s.
To find out more information about St Catherine’s please see the Website.
News shared by Tanya on behalf of St Catherine’s. Ed
