Hi everyone, those that know me know that I am petrified of heights, so I have decided to book a skydive for Monday 28th August to raise as much money as I can for the Montego Bay Autism Centre in Jamaica.
On my last visit to Jamaica, my friend took me to this school where she volunteered for a couple of months in 2016, and it really saddened me to learn that out there, there is no support from the Government for these children. The centre is run by a lovely couple from New York who have lived out in Jamaica for the last 8 years. They were telling me in great detail how they have individually helped each child, & how they couldn't have done it without the help of their volunteers and fundraising events. This is then when I thought, what can I do to help, & what would hopefully raise the most amount of money to help fund them, so I figured that if I do something extremely terrifying, hopefully people will want to pay more for this?!
Below I have written out the project list which I received from the centre (and I am sure you will agree that some of the items are (especially to us) very small)
Removal of stones
Rubber mulch for playground area
Construct brick wall
Fence play area
Construct a sensory gym, including therapeutic equipment
Leisure bench around tree
Stepping stones from playground to lunch area, & office to lunch area
Large trampoline
Basketball hoop
Shingles for roof
Musical instruments
Re-paint desks, chairs, & cubbies
Computers for each classroom
Hot stove
Deep fryer
Blender
Pot set
Iron & ironing board
Large cutting board
Top soil
Watering can
Large laminating machine
Various office supplies
Large printer
PA system

My goal is to raise funds more for the larger items, and possibly collect any unwanted or gifted items for the smaller ones.

I thank anyone who has taken the time to read this, and please, if you have gotten this far, any donation large or small will be greatly received.

P.s I must be out of my mind!!