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Spring into action for RNID with a fundraising skydive - 23 April 2008

RNID is calling on the adventurous people to put a spring in their step and sign up for a blooming good time skydiving as part of the charity’s thrill-filled Spring fundraising programme.

The national charity, which represents nine million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK, is inviting people to register with RNID for tandem skydiving at one of 21 airfields. You’ll be safely strapped to your instructor for the jump, allowing you to enjoy the breath-taking views.

By signing up for RNID’s skydiving programme, which is free to fundraisers who raise a minimum of £390, people can experience the adrenaline-boosting feat of falling through the sky from approximately 10,000 feet.

As places are limited and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis, anyone who wants to take part should register their interest as soon as possible. Parental consent is required for 16 and 17 year olds who wish to sign up.

Caroline Jupe, RNID Events & Community Fundraising Executive, said: "If you’re still feeling like a spring chicken and up for an exhilarating challenge, why not jump to it and sign up now for an RNID skydive and help change the world for the UK’s nine million deaf and hard of hearing people?"

For more information about RNID’s skydiving events, contact Caroline Jupe, on telephone / textphone: 0845 634 0687 (local rate) or email: events@rnid.org.uk

For further media information, please contact:

Alan Dalziel, RNID Media Officer, on telephone: 020 7296 8388, out of hours: 07944 038 635, or email: alan.dalziel@rnid.org.uk

Notes for editors:

High resolution photos of people skydiving for RNID are available upon request.
RNID skydiving events, which are taking place at 21 locations throughout the UK, are being organised by Skydive Zone, a specialist skydiving organisation.
RNID is the largest charity working to change the world for the UK's nine million deaf and hard of hearing people. We do this with the help of our members by campaigning and lobbying, raising awareness of deafness and hearing loss, providing services and through social, medical and technical research.
For further information about RNID or to become a member, visit www.rnid.org.uk (external link), contact RNID's Information Line on 0808 808 0123 (freephone) or 0808 808 9000 (textphone) or email informationline@rnid.org.uk.

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