A total of 13 individuals took to the skies above the Isle of Wight in a tandem skydive last week (Thursday 10th August), in aid of St Catherine’s School, Ventnor, which supports children and young adults with speech, language and communication needs.
Taking off from Sandown Airport and under the expert tuition of instructors from Skydive IOW, they jumped 10,000ft to raise funds for St Catherine’s school based in Ventnor.
Amongst the participants were 2 of the school’s TAs Chloe and Sam, groundsman James and his wife Jemma, as well as brave supporters of the school Jo, Danny, Richard, Nic, Jason, Georgina, Jaide, Lauren and Evie our youngest jumper of the day at 16.
Chas from Skydive Isle of Wight said:
“Well done to all that took part for St Catherine’s from all the team at Skydive IOW.”
Tanya Smith, event organiser, went on to say:
“St Catherine’s is such an amazing school and it was so humble to see the other 13 people take on the challenge, some had a general fear of heights. To see them all support eachother to take part and overcome their fear was so lovely and doing so while raising funds for St Catherine’s. We would like to say a huge Thank You to the Skydive IOW team who were all amazing “
There are currently spaces for the 2024 skydive if anyone would like to put their name down, email Tanya – [email protected]
The Skydive fundraising total so far is over £7,000.00p which will go to supporting Students and young adults, at St Catherine’s with speech, language and communication needs.
