hiya bucks in Bourne End, Flackwell Heath, Marlow, Wycombe, Wooburn April 2016 | Página 7

Sarah Parfitt, organiser of the event, told us “this was a truly life affirming event - #leap4africa was a celebration of community - at both a local and global level- and of 75 intrepid people of all ages (8-60!) conquering their fears and attempting the Leap of Faith. I am incredibly grateful to friends, colleagues and strangers who got behind the project and to the phenomenal Longridge team for running the event so seamlessly. Tutu Melaku said the jump had changed her life. We were also very grateful to have the support of Rachel Gerrish from Bourne End & Cookham Rotaract Club and Mike Ware from the Rotary Club. Special thanks to Cookham Rise School, Holy Trinity School, the Social Action Committee and my husband and children for believing in #leap4africa and putting up with me working late into the night after work and family commitments.” So far over £3,000 has been raised for the three charities. However donations can still be made to these incredible charities by visiting http://www.pfcethiopia.org/ events/leap-4-africa/ or http://www.cookhamriseprimary.org/brainstorm-school/ Longridge Activity Centre says: The Leap of Faith challenge starts with a climb to the top of a 13 metre pole. Next, a climb onto the small platform, testing your balance as you straighten up and stand to face the trapeze. And once you’ve done all that, there’s the actual leap to make! It’s an exhilarating and heart-pounding activity. It also gives each participant a very real sense of personal achievement, as even if they don’t manage to reach the trapeze, they still get the satisfaction of knowing that they made it up there and tried. Hiya Bucks says: Standing beneath the Leap of Faith to take photos was heart-pounding enough for us, well done to all who took part in this fundraising activity. email: [email protected] | www.hiyabucks.com 7