Sky dive record attempt fun day

Devon- and Cornwall-based charity, Pete’s Dragons is set to embark on its biggest fund raising event yet  - a record of 60 sky dives from 15,000 feet and falling at around 135mph -  raising money for Cornwall Search & Rescue and The Samaritans.

But to get these adrenaline junkies as far as Dunkerswell Aerodrome, they need to raise vital funds to get the campaign kick-started.  Hoping to raise the cash needed, volunteers are holding a Family Fun Day and Dog Show at Westpoint Exeter on 6th September, welcoming the public for a day of entertainment for all ages.

Pete’s Dragons was formed in 2010 when much-loved Peter Wicks tragically took his own life at just 24 years old. Desperate to say thank you to the search and rescue teams who spent 5 freezing January days searching for Peter, big sister Alison Hill and best  friend, Kate Waddam, planned a cycle ride to raise funds. Since then, they have completed one fundraising campaign a year including bungee jumping from Victoria Falls, cycling from Lands End to Twickenham, cycling from Gibraltoar to Bilbao, and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

Jo Blaby, Izzy Thomas and Jemma Rumsby are just three of the mad volunteers taking part in the latest fundraising campaign on 5th October. These three dragons, affectionately nicknamed Acrophobic Dragon, Ratty Dragon and Vintage Dragon are organising the Family Fun Day and Dog Show at Westpoint, Exeter on 6th September between 1pm and 5pm. The fun packed day will include a craft fair, car boot sale, family dog show, have a go agility, kids fun zone and much more!

Alison Hill, founder of Pete’s Dragons explains the charity:

“Pete's Dragons evolved from a desire to thank the charities involved in searching for my missing brother and supporting us after his death.

Whilst that is still the heart of what we do, we now pride ourselves on also inspiring, supporting and celebrating the achievement of our Dragons personal challenges as they conquer their limitations and achieve their goals.”

The charity is still looking for up to 20 more volunteers to take up the sky dive challenge at the beginning of October. If you would be interested in taking part and becoming one of Pete’s Dragons for the day, please get in touch with Jo Blaby at joanneblaby@yahoo.co.uk.

If you would like more information about the day or would like to book a table stall in the craft fair, please also contact Jo Blaby.