Dear Friends,

Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I would like to kindly request that you donate generously, please remember that 100% of all proceedings will go towards improving the livelihoods of those in need in Tanzania, Mafia Island. As an added incentive I have successsfully completed a skydive from a terrifying height of 13,000 feet, so please continue to donate.

I present to you, Skydive: My Story

The day began from Clapton station at 7.30am, all the volunteers met up and we were driven to Beccles airfield in Suffolk, arriving by 10.10am. There on the reality of the task ahead was beginning to sink in. The plane was in sight and clear blue sky with dispersed array of clouds above was inviting yet daunting.

 

Upon arrival we were asked for our signatures on disclaimers (death warrant as I called them at the time) after that we were lead to a hanger and given a 10 minute brief, this is where the nerves began creeping in more so and as cool as everyone was trying to look the tension was clear on our faces, as it was a first time for all. Following the brief we were given our suits told to put them on then lead onto the plane. It took 15mins to reach the desired altitude of 15000 feet and throughout the flight we were being reassured and instructed by our tandem guys which was nice and helped the nerves.

 

Fully secured and Strapped to my instructor I was hurled from the plane plummeting at 120mph for 5000 feet, which supposedly took 40secs however it only felt a mere second.  My last thought as I jumped was barely complete as it happened so fast and falling through the cloud was absolutely breath taking. The parachute was deployed at 4400 feet and this descent lasted 10-15mins and the view was just amazing, however as we got closer to the ground and the parachute began to spin more and more, motion sickness kicked and the upon landing I was left drained and feeling sickly.

 

All in all I must say this is a definite once in a lifetime experience and a must do for all; if it wasn’t for motion sickness at the end I would have even considered doing it again. 

 

To Infinity and beyond.

Description on the cause:

Mafia Island is a small island, with very few natural resources. They depend largely on trade with other small islands in the area to survive. Agriculture on the island is scarce, however, the people are hardworking and endure through their hardships. With our help they can build a better future for themselves and their families. 

The money raised from this skydive challenge will go towards providing mosquito nets for the locals, building tube wells giving access to clean water, building schools and other development projects to help the island's infrastructure.

Islamic Help have already been delivering long-term sustainable projects on Mafia Island since 2009.  With your help the work will continue to maintain these projects.

 

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Thank you for your time and donation, it is much appreciated.