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Mezza's doing a skydive!

James Merriman is raising money for Cats Protection

Skyline Skydive 2026 · 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026 · Start fundraising for this event

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We share our lives with cats. They bring happiness to millions of us every day. Yet too many cats don’t get the care and kindness they deserve. At Cats Protection we stand up for every cat to make life better for cats and the people who care for them.

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Helping Cats Find Their Forever Homes

I'm fundraising for Cats Protection, a charity very close to my heart. They do incredible work rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming thousands of cats across the UK – giving them a second chance at life and love.

Eleven years ago, I adopted Herbie and Lola from Cats Protection. They’ve been with me through thick and thin, offering quiet comfort and companionship, especially during some of the hardest times in my life. In the past 18 months, after losing my dear mother and my partner's cat Nala, Herbie and Lola have been a constant source of strength and support for both myself and my partner, Nicky. I honestly don’t know how we would have coped without them.

That’s why I’ve decided to take on a challenge that’s a little out of my comfort zone – a skydive from 10,000 feet! I’m used to being seated inside a plane, so why not jump out of one to raise money for a cause I care so deeply about?

Whether it’s caring for abandoned kittens, helping older cats find new families, or providing vital veterinary care, Cats Protection makes a difference every single day. With your support, we can help more cats find the love, safety, and second chances they deserve.

If you’re able to donate, I’d be so grateful. Every contribution, no matter the size, will help change lives – feline and human alike.

Thank you so much for your support.

Donation summary

Total
£455.00
+ £113.75 Gift Aid
Online
£455.00
Offline
£0.00

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