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Skydive
Do you want to enjoy the exhilarating and unforgettable feeling of a skydive, flying through the clouds from over 10, 000 ft at up to 120mph?! We are looking for thrill-seeking fundraisers from all over the country to take on a sponsored freefall parachute jump on our behalf whilst raising invaluable funds for our cause!
You can sign up via Skyline.
With a vast range of dates throughout the year at many locations across the country there hasn’t been a better time to take to the skies and… jump!
Please do contact jane@melanomafocus.com if you are intending to take on this amazing challenge and we’ll send you our fundraising pack and free T-shirt to help you promote your cause.
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