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Croydon adrenaline junkie completes skydive challenge

by Ethos public relations

Adrenaline junkie Jio Xavier threw caution to the wind and jumped out of an aeroplane at 12,000ft near Ashford in Kent on Saturday 9 October to raise money for national disability charity Action For Kids.

Jio, from Croydon, who recently took part in a bungee jump at 165ft near Tower Bridge in London, raised more than £800 for Action For Kids, which helps to support children and young people with physical and learning disabilities and their parents and carers across the UK.

The IT software professional said he decided to do the skydive, at Headcorn Parachute Club near Ashford, as it combined his passions for both charity and adventure.

“It was an amazing feeling jumping out of the plane and an awesome experience,” Jio said. “I set myself a fundraising target of £600, and am thrilled to have raised more than £800 for Action For Kids.

“I couldn’t wait to put my name down for the skydive after seeing an advert about it in the paper,” said 27-year-old Jio. “Being a real adrenaline junkie myself and after reading case studies about how Action for Kids helps young people across the UK, I signed up straight away.

“I believe that children are the future of any nation and their well being is pivotal. Being able to help them in this way, gives me immense satisfaction.”

Lloyd Scott MBE, Director of Fundraising at Action For Kids, said: “It is fantastic that Jio has completed the skydive challenge to raise money for us and we are truly grateful for his courageous fundraising effort. The money he has raised will be invaluable to the work we do and will be warmly received by everyone at the charity.”

For more information about Action For Kids and its work, please visit the website at www.actionforkids.org.

Posted at 15^th October 2010