Because every moment matters

Take on a once-in-a-lifetime experience and jump for St Nic’s on Sunday 16 August.

An unforgettable experience

Have you ever dreamt of defying gravity, feeling the rush of wind against your face, and experiencing an adrenaline-pumping adventure? Here’s your chance to turn that dream into reality, all the while making a difference for those facing dying, death and grief across West Suffolk and Thetford.

With a tandem parachute specially designed for two people, you will board an aircraft and soar to around 13,000 feet (approximately two miles high!).

When you and your instructor leave the plane, you will fall at about 120mph, descending to 5,000 feet in around 40 seconds. At this point, your instructor will open the parachute and fly you safely back to earth!

During the six minutes or so under the parachute, you will enjoy breath-taking views.

I had the most incredible experience. Once the parachute is open, you feel like you’re floating and can talk to your instructor; the team at Beccles are amazing, they take it all in their stride. I would do again!

All participants will receive a St Nic’s fundraising T-shirt and certificate.

Registration closes at 9am on Wednesday, 29 July.

Visit UK Parachuting’s website for full FAQs and further information about the Tandem Skydive experience at Beccles Airfield.

How your sponsorship is distributed

There is a £50 self-funded registration fee. This goes towards the cost of the skydive and secures your booking.

You are expected to raise a minimum of £400, which would mean that after the remaining cost of your skydive (£190) has been paid, the Hospice will receive at least £210.

You can download a sponsorship form by clicking here or set up an online JustGiving page.

What your fundraising could support

To give you an idea of the impact you could achieve with your fundraising:

• £100 could help pay for our Community Nursing Team to visit a patient in their home.
• £250 could help pay for specialist one-to-one bereavement counselling sessions for someone grieving the loss of a loved one.
• £500 could help fund specialist care nursing support on our inpatient ward.

I loved the skydive. It was a pleasure to do this for such a good cause. Exhilarating, exciting, uplifting, life changing!

Jump for St Nic's