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OUR ANNUAL FLY FOR FREE FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE

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Check out the fantastic film footage taken by the Hull Daily Mail of Melanie’s marathon flight

The winner of our 2006 Challenge was Melanie Hewitt, who raised an amazing £416 for Hull & East Riding Institute for the Blind.

Melanie launched our 2007 challenge by taking her marathon flight from the Humber Bridge to the P&O Super Ferry on 30th July 2007 in the shortest recorded time so far and she has nominated this year’s charity as the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

A little more about the RSPB...

The RSPB’s work is driven by a passionate belief that we all have a responsibility to protect birds and the environment. Bird populations reflect the health of the planet on which our future depends.

The need for an effective bird conservation organisation has never been greater. Climate change, agricultural intensification, expansion of urban areas and transport infrastructure, and over-exploitation of our seas all pose major threats to birds.

FACTS

  • Over a million members, including nearly 150,000 youth members.
  • A staff of over 1,300 people and over 13,000 volunteers.
  • An income of over £50 million per year.
  • 200 nature reserves covering 130,000 hectares home to 80% of our rarest or most threatened bird species.
  • A UK headquarters, three national offices and nine regional offices.
  • A local network of 175 local groups and more than 110 youth groups.
  • At least 9 volunteers for every paid member of staff.

For more information about RSPB logothe work of the RSPB telephone 01767 693 106

www.rspb.org.uk

2007 Fly For Free Challenge Rules

With most charity events there is only one aspect ie bungee jumping, fun run, abseiling etc. We have decided to open the event up to people of all ages and abilities by offering the following:

Those who raise £5 - £10* will have a short, fast speedboat ride.

Those who raise £10 - £20* will have a trip to see one of the Superferries (the Pride of Hull or the Pride of Rotterdam).

Those who raise £20 - £40* will be taken on a trip to see the famous Humber Bridge.

People who raise above £40 will have the opportunity to fly to 200 feet in one of our parachutes.

The person who raises the most money will have the opportunity to come back and fly from the Humber Bridge to the Super Ferry on one of our parachutes, to launch next year’s event, enabling the whole of the north bank ranging from Hessle Foreshore to Paull to see this spectacular event. He or she will also be given the opportunity to nominate which charity we support next year and will be given some exclusive prizes.

The co-ordinator for this event is Jill Webb and her contact details are as follows:

T: 01964-603018

E: jill@humberparascending.co.uk

All interested parties need to register their details with Jill before taking part.

IMPORTANT NOTE due to the fact that a number of people who signed up for our 2006 challenge, did not follow though, and in some cases collected money for the charity, which was never given either to us or H.E.R.I.B. we are asking all 2007 participants to pay a £5 deposit prior to enrolling. This amount will only be refundable when the participant has completed their challenge. As was the case last year, all participants will also be asked to pay the minimum amount needed to take part prior to taking their flight or boat trip.

Please note - the above rules only apply to anyone wishing to volunteer for the Fly for Free Challenge. Our usual fundraising trips will continue all through the season also. Check out our Fundraising page for more details.

Past Challenges

2004 - £304.50 raised for the Coastguard Association (match funded by BP).

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2006 - £683.50 raised for Hull and East Riding Institute for the Blind.

2005 - £1173.55 raised for Macmillan Cancer Relief