Skydive all year round
Event details
When: A date of your choice
Where: Various airfields
Registration fee: £70 (payable to Skyline)
Minimum sponsorship target: £395* (*minimum sponsorship pledge of £450 in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Kent)
Take to the skies and make an epic leap for a world without limits for people with epilepsy.
Get your adrenaline pumping and experience the thrill of jumping from 10,000 feet and free-falling at over 120mph!
Whether you’re celebrating someone or something important to you or ticking it off your bucket list, a tandem skydive for Epilepsy Action has it all.
Sign up with our Skydive provider, Skyline, for a tandem jump at one of 21 airfields in the UK. By taking the leap, you’ll be making a huge difference for people living with epilepsy.
FAQs
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How much does it cost?
You sign up and pay a £70 registration fee to Skyline.
You then raise £395* and we will pay your jump costs (*minimum sponsorship pledge of £450 in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Kent)
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When is the sponsorship deadline?
We need your full £395* fundraising target to be with us two weeks before your jump date, to pay your jump costs. (*minimum sponsorship pledge of £450 in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Kent)
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What if I don’t reach my minimum sponsorship target before the day of my jump?
Reaching a minimum sponsorship target can seem daunting but don’t worry, we’re here to help you. When you register with us, we’ll send you a fundraising pack full of tips and advice to help you reach your target.
If you don’t reach the minimum sponsorship target before the day of your jump, you’ll need to make up the difference of your jump cost on the day.
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I have a question for the Skydiving company – can I contact them?
Yes, of course. Skyline have a handy FAQ’s section on their website or you can email them on info@skylineevents.co.uk.
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Can I take part on any date?
Yes, you can skydive for Epilepsy Action at locations across the UK on a date that suits you.
Emma's story
Emma took part in a skydive for Epilepsy Action and raised over £400:
“Taking part in the skydive for Epilepsy Action was one of the best things I have ever done. I am still smiling two days later! The jump was breathtaking and unlike anything I have ever experienced. Epilepsy Action were so supportive throughout and I am so proud that I could jump for this amazing charity. If you can do it – do it! You won’t regret it.”
Already booked your own skydive?
Great! We’d love for you to join the team. There’s no registration fee or minimum sponsorship. Just raise what you can!
Skydiving and epilepsy
Taking part in a tandem skydive is possible for many people with epilepsy.
The British Parachute Association says you can take part in a tandem skydive (where you are attached to a professional) if:
- You have been seizure free for the last two years, and
- You have not had any changes to your medicine in this period
You will need to get your doctor to sign a medical certificate. Solo skydiving is not considered safe for people with epilepsy.
Have a question?
We’d love to hear from you.
Contact our Events team on 0113 210 8824 or email events@epilepsy.org.uk and we’d be happy to help!