SKYDIVE FOR DOMINICA

Hurricane Maria devastated the Island of Dominica during the evening of Tuesday 19th September/early hours of Wednesday 20th September. Dominica was still recovering from Tropical Storm Erika which left many homeless, deceased and trying to rebuild their lives. Hurricane Maria has, not only delayed the continued efforts but has wreaked havoc and destruction to the island and people. Indeed, Hurricane Maria has been described as ‘Malevolent, Menacing Maria’. In its wake, families and friends both in Dominica and the Diaspora are frantically trying to locate their loved ones. I, as I am sure many of you, have received many messages from Dominica pleading for assistance – we cannot imagine the trauma and desperation that is being experienced.

Many efforts are being made both here, in the UK, and from the International Diaspora to collect and ship donations both material and financial through a variety of fundraising initiatives. These efforts must continue, Dominica must not be forgotten.

Upon hearing of my country’s plight a friend immediately, without a second thought, offered to fundraise by SkyDiving for Dominica©. Stuart Thorburn has never undertaken this activity before; this will be a first for him. Two other friends have since offered to do the same, on additional dates.

Why not join them and help raise more funds for Dominica!!

YOUR SPONSORSHIP WILL BE VITAL TO MAKING THIS EVENT A SUCCESS WHILST RAISING MUCH NEEDED CRITICAL FUNDS FOR BOTH THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND LONG TERM RESTORATION OF ‘THE NATURE ISLAND’, DOMINICA.

SkyDive for Dominica© will take place on Sunday 22nd October 2017 at 12.30 pm.

Venue, easily accessible via the A40 & M40, is Hinton Skydiving Centre, Hinton Airfield, Steane, Brackley, NN13 5NS. Tel: 01295 812300. See SkyDive for further directions.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE PEOPLE OF DOMINICA. THOSE INVOLVED IN ORGANISING THIS EVENT HAVE GIVEN THEIR TIME FREE OF CHARGE. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES AND ADVISORY SERVICES HAVE BEEN DONATED.