Charity Fundraising – making a difference.

Posted: 24th June 2016

Having the brain disease, ALD didn’t hold Jacob back – in fact not only did he tandem skydive from 15,000ft – he smashed his fundraising target of £1500 and instead raised £2000! Jacob combined his 16th birthday celebration jump with fundraising for the Victoria Education Centre for Disabled Children.

Jumping with highly experienced tandem skydive instructor Henk Post, Jacob abandoned his wheelchair for a parachute and harness and skydived from 15,000ft, freefalling at 125mph for a minute over Salisbury plain.

It was an awesome experience for both Jacob and Henk. Henk said “we had an amazing day, the weather was perfect and we could see for miles. Jacob is an incredible young man and very brave – I was so happy to be part of his special day”. To read Jacob and mum, April’s review of the day visit Jacob and April Whitehouse’s Review.

If you’d like to help raise funds for Jacob’s School by skydiving visit the Victoria Education Centre’s skydiving page.

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Special moment of my life!

Reveiwed 29 September 2022

Wow! What a experience that was. Absolutely mind blowing. George my instructor was amazing, made sure I had the best time and felt safe. Couldn’t have asked for someone better than him. Ticked off my... Read full review

Absolutely Amazing Experience ! Wow

Reveiwed 27 September 2022

Such an amazing experience ! Our team from Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue had a wonderful time there on Sunday. Everything well organised , the staff are very friendly, the instructions very clear and... Read full review

Unforgettable experience! Would highly highly recommend

Reveiwed 27 September 2022

An amazing experience, words can't fully explain. I'm so so pleased I did it! I'd really recommend. Rich was fantastic and I felt safe couldn't have asked for a better instructor to jump for the... Read full review

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