31-05-2017, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Longdogs
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That's right. The companies that provide these events are not charities in themselves. Having said that, I would like to think they could charge less for a charity event.
31-05-2017, 09:35 AM
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This whole concept was dreamed up by the charities as a way of raising funds by allowing people a reason to enjoy doing something extraordinary without feeling guilty regarding the cost. There are still costs to the participants, however. We paid a £100 registration fee, we personally made a £50 donation to start the ball rolling so with that and our incidental travel and fundraising expenses it cost us personally around £200 for the experience. Many more people enjoyed the day itself, with 22 of our family and friends turning up at the airfield to watch, and hopefully it also gave some of you pleasure by seeing the pictures and video.(now on youtube)It is, in fact, a very successful system of fund raising from which many people benefit. The charities are, of course, the main beneficiaries with not just the funds raised but also with the publicity and awareness that these events provide.
So I say long may these events continue, and as long as there are still a few bonkers thrill seekers around, I am sure that they will.
31-05-2017, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Barry
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This whole concept was dreamed up by the charities as a way of raising funds by allowing people a reason to enjoy doing something extraordinary without feeling guilty regarding the cost. There are still costs to the participants, however. We paid a £100 registration fee, we personally made a £50 donation to start the ball rolling so with that and our incidental travel and fundraising expenses it cost us personally around £200 for the experience. Many more people enjoyed the day itself, with 22 of our family and friends turning up at the airfield to watch, and hopefully it also gave some of you pleasure by seeing the pictures and video.(now on youtube)It is, in fact, a very successful system of fund raising from which many people benefit. The charities are, of course, the main beneficiaries with not just the funds raised but also with the publicity and awareness that these events provide.
So I say long may these events continue, and as long as there are still a few bonkers thrill seekers around, I am sure that they will.
Btw, I have found a parachute for hire in your size so will send you the link.
31-05-2017, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Barry
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This whole concept was dreamed up by the charities as a way of raising funds by allowing people a reason to enjoy doing something extraordinary without feeling guilty regarding the cost. There are still costs to the participants, however. We paid a £100 registration fee, we personally made a £50 donation to start the ball rolling so with that and our incidental travel and fundraising expenses it cost us personally around £200 for the experience. Many more people enjoyed the day itself, with 22 of our family and friends turning up at the airfield to watch, and hopefully it also gave some of you pleasure by seeing the pictures and video.(now on youtube)It is, in fact, a very successful system of fund raising from which many people benefit. The charities are, of course, the main beneficiaries with not just the funds raised but also with the publicity and awareness that these events provide.
So I say long may these events continue, and as long as there are still a few bonkers thrill seekers around, I am sure that they will.
Well said. A friend of mine did a parachute jump for charity she worked at a bank and both staff and customers sponsored her, raising thousands for her chosen charity..
Theres no way she could have raised that much by doing a walk or rattleing a tin even if she had taken a month to do it..
31-05-2017, 11:47 AM
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The charities have helped a lot of people realise their dream....a dream once far out of reach.....take skydive clubs, for instance, flourishing instead of dying.....charities have helped the dying realise their new found dreams/aspirations and get donations to boot.As I said earlier....the charities are the ones that exploit the nutcases(
)Not the other way around.
31-05-2017, 05:10 PM
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Well done Rosemary! I'll bet that wing walk is something you will never forget! and so you shouldn't. You are one brave lady, Poor Barry, I'll bet he had no nails left whilst you were up there in the heavens. You should be rightly very very proud of yourself and your achievement. And to get so much money for your charity is wonderful. Congratulations xx
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