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SKYDIVING FOR THE BLIND!



Saturday 17th September, Karen Jones from Weston-Super-Mare will skydive out of an aeroplane 10,000 feet up in the air at Salisbury, Wiltshire. She will be strapped to a professional skydiver from The British Parachute Association; together they will freefall 5000ft at around a speed of 120mph.

Karen is taking part in this amazing event to mark her 21st birthday, as well as help fundraise for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Karen is aiming to raise at least £1000.

All moneys raised will help support the guide dogs through their training, working environment and their retirement. The Guide Dog Association are committed to every one of their dogs for life, each dog costing on average £35,000 to support.

Karen said:
“My family has always and still is involved with the Guide Dogs Association volunteering as puppy walkers. So to mark my 21st birthday I wanted to do something really challenging but at the same time hopefully raise a fair bit of money to help The Association.
I am nervous but everything should be fine as I am strapped to a professional, so I’m in safe hands. I’m hoping it will be a brilliant experience.”

http://www.bpa.org.uk/
http://www.guidedogs.org.uk/index.php?id=home
http://www.guidedogs.org.uk/index.php?id=1587