Be part of a World Record skydive

 

On Monday 4th June, we are attempting to break the World Record for tandem jumps in one day.

This stands at 130 jumpers set last year. We are aiming to smash it with a massive  200 jumpers.

You can make history by jumping for Para Charity. The experience of a lifetime with Britain’s highest tandem skydive from 15,000 feet and all for a great cause.

Find out how to sign up here.

 

4PARA Exercise Just Walk

 

Following their epic 20 and 40 mile South Downs walks in 2011, 4PARA  will be tabbing 26 miles across the Three Peaks Yorkshire on Saturday May 12th.

These are the highest peaks in Yorkshire. Participants will climb each in turn.

• Pen-y-Ghent (694 metres, 2,277 ft)
• Whernside (736 m, 2,388 ft)
• Ingleborough (723 m, 2,372 ft)

The total distance walked is estimated at 37/41 kilometres (23/26 miles), with a total ascent of 5,249 feet (1600 m).

Seen here at the recent Freedom of Liverpool parade, 4PARA are aiming to raise £5,000 for the Charity.

You can support the UK’s best TA Bn by donating online

2PARA Major in US mountain bike bid

Major Jon Cox will compete self-supported in the gruelling 2745 mile Tour Divide Ride by mountain bike from Banff, Canada to the Mexican border in June.

This epic  venture, kindly supported by sponsors, will raise funds for the charity.

Read more about Jon’s Tour Divide ride here

4PARA 4×4 Europe rally

 

 

A 4 PARA team takes part in the 2012 H4H 4×4 Rally through iconic WW2 locations in Europe.

The  team will include at least one wounded soldier.

Their vehicle has been kindly donated for the Rally by Landrover

Read all about it here

 

3PARA Jack World Title bid

 

Paratrooper and current British middleweight MMA champ, Jack Marshman’s world title shot against the vastly experienced BAMMA World champion Tom “Kong” Watson ended in the 2nd round.

The fight topped the bill at BAMMA9 at the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham.

Marshman,  balances his mixed martial arts career with his career in the Reg, and promotes Paracharity at his fights Read more

 

Falklands 30th Anniversary Talk

 

Peter Kennedy, C Company 2 PARA in 1982, will talk on Goose Green, the first decisive land battle of the Falklands War.

There will be two talks and posters can be downloaded here:

Shrewsbury, The Walker Theatre, Thursday 24th May, 730pm GooseGreen_Shrewsbury

Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate, Tuesday 29th May, 730pm  GooseGreen_HarrogatePoster

All proceeds go to charity, including ParaCharity

 

Para Elvis sings for you

 

Sgt Dave ‘Para Elvis’ Walker won Best Newcomer at the European Elvis Championships at the Hilton Metropole, NEC, Birmingham, January 2012.

Dave, 3PARA, currently with 4PARA, won the European Elvis Masters at his first attempt last year. He is using his big moment to help ParaCharity. A Gala Dinner, raffle and auction were all successful in raising funds and Dave received standing ovations.

Read more.

Read about our other heroes on our Fundraisers page.

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