More than 40 brave challengers took to the skies on 5 June and 17 July 2016 to raise money for various charities and good causes as part of a sponsored skydive organised by BAPS Charities.
The events were held at Reading and Nottingham, following on from the successful launch last year.
Participants – from 18-year-olds to those over 60 – stepped up for the exhilarating challenge. Jumpers arrived at the respective centres in the morning for a short training course before boarding their aircraft which transported them more than 10,000 feet into the air.
The tandem dives were completed proficiently as participants sported expressions of exhilaration upon landing.
Anjena Patel, aged 65, shared, “I thoroughly enjoyed my first skydive experience and was delighted to take part to raise money for good causes. I would love to do it again!”
Rishil Patel, aged 32 said, “I felt both nervous and excited before the jump but also very proud for the opportunity to help others.”
Dr Mayank Shah of BAPS Charities added, “It was very rewarding to build on the success of last year and provide a thrilling experience for fundraisers. The bravery and commitment from those who participated reinforces the positive outcomes and we look forward to further events in the future.”
