Comments on: Jump Start is GO http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/jump-start-is-go/ Jump Start - the experience of being alive Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:42:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Stu Bean http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/jump-start-is-go/comment-page-1/#comment-2308 Stu Bean Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:50:22 +0000 http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/?p=437#comment-2308 Hi Tim I thought the Jumpstart was a really great event. Thanks for all your efforts in putting it together. It will be an event that I will continue to support and look forward to joining you again next year. Cheers Stuart Bean Hi Tim

I thought the Jumpstart was a really great event. Thanks for all your efforts in putting it together. It will be an event that I will continue to support and look forward to joining you again next year.

Cheers
Stuart Bean

]]> By: Belinda Rowles http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/jump-start-is-go/comment-page-1/#comment-2305 Belinda Rowles Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:32:28 +0000 http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/?p=437#comment-2305 Hi Tim Sorry this note has taken me so long to write. I just wanted to say a very special thanks for including me in the whole Jumpstart experience, especially enabling me to take a trip up in the Hercules. It was your organisation that allowed me to be a part of it. It was a fantastic day all round, those kids were just amazing and inspiring - but going up in the Hercules was a once in a lifetime experience for me, absolutely exhilarating. I can understand why people like jumping out of planes, but having hung out the back of the Hercules on a harness I have a greater understanding of the "need" to jump. The Air Force were great, too - and I've sent a note to a couple of them to say thank you. If they hadn't been so inclusive and helpful, I would never have seen so much or had such a great flight. I'd like to be more involved next year and so please include me when you're looking for volunteers and people to help with the organisation. What a great job, Tim - well done. Regards Belinda Hi Tim

Sorry this note has taken me so long to write.

I just wanted to say a very special thanks for including me in the whole Jumpstart experience, especially enabling me to take a trip up in the Hercules. It was your organisation that allowed me to be a part of it.

It was a fantastic day all round, those kids were just amazing and inspiring – but going up in the Hercules was a once in a lifetime experience for me, absolutely exhilarating. I can understand why people like jumping out of planes, but having hung out the back of the Hercules on a harness I have a greater understanding of the “need” to jump.

The Air Force were great, too – and I’ve sent a note to a couple of them to say thank you. If they hadn’t been so inclusive and helpful, I would never have seen so much or had such a great flight.

I’d like to be more involved next year and so please include me when you’re looking for volunteers and people to help with the organisation.

What a great job, Tim – well done.

Regards
Belinda

]]> By: James Loretan http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/jump-start-is-go/comment-page-1/#comment-2294 James Loretan Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:31:21 +0000 http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/?p=437#comment-2294 To Tim and Jump Start Thank you so much for giving me the oppotunity to jump out of a plane! I have never experienced such terror and pure joy in the space of a couple of seconds! A big thank you has to go to my jump master Mark and my camera man Mac! they were awesome and gave me an awesome time, even now a few days later im still buzzing about the experience, i was pretty scared looking being on the first plane up and being in the 3rd stick, but the freefall experience.. wow i cant describe it, but i want more! Thanks so much to the volunteers and the New Zealand Air Force, you guys are legends! -James loretan [Canteen Member] To Tim and Jump Start
Thank you so much for giving me the oppotunity to jump out of a plane! I have never experienced such terror and pure joy in the space of a couple of seconds! A big thank you has to go to my jump master Mark and my camera man Mac! they were awesome and gave me an awesome time, even now a few days later im still buzzing about the experience, i was pretty scared looking being on the first plane up and being in the 3rd stick, but the freefall experience.. wow i cant describe it, but i want more!

Thanks so much to the volunteers and the New Zealand Air Force, you guys are legends!

-James loretan [Canteen Member]

]]> By: Jania Cameron http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/jump-start-is-go/comment-page-1/#comment-2290 Jania Cameron Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:06:06 +0000 http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/?p=437#comment-2290 Tim and the JUMP START crew, JUMP START 2010 – another fabulous occasion! This event just seems to get better and better!! Thank you to you and your organising team for pulling off another fantastic event. As I said on the day, I am clear that JUMP START presents a logistical challenge, which involves the generous support of many parties, congratulations on pulling it all together and creating a superb day. The positive and fun atmosphere of JUMP START appeared to be enjoyed by all that attended. It is great to see that the tandem masters, camera people JUMP START ground crew and Air Force enjoy the experience along with our members!! J Lots of (nervous??!!) laughs were heard from our members and a HUGE sense of achievement was gained by them all over the weekend. I am still getting texts and emails from members claiming this has been one of the best experiences of their lives – thank you so much for creating that for them – ‘the feeling of being alive’. A heart felt thanks from all of us at CanTeen for JUMP START 2010 and to all those that so generously gave up their time – we have 25 very happy members that will carry the Herc and skydive memory with them always. Many Thanks Jarnia. CanTeen Coordinator Tim and the JUMP START crew,

JUMP START 2010 – another fabulous occasion! This event just seems to get better and better!! Thank you to you and your organising team for pulling off another fantastic event. As I said on the day, I am clear that JUMP START presents a logistical challenge, which involves the generous support of many parties, congratulations on pulling it all together and creating a superb day.

The positive and fun atmosphere of JUMP START appeared to be enjoyed by all that attended. It is great to see that the tandem masters, camera people JUMP START ground crew and Air Force enjoy the experience along with our members!! J Lots of (nervous??!!) laughs were heard from our members and a HUGE sense of achievement was gained by them all over the weekend.

I am still getting texts and emails from members claiming this has been one of the best experiences of their lives – thank you so much for creating that for them – ‘the feeling of being alive’.

A heart felt thanks from all of us at CanTeen for JUMP START 2010 and to all those that so generously gave up their time – we have 25 very happy members that will carry the Herc and skydive memory with them always.

Many Thanks

Jarnia.
CanTeen Coordinator

]]> By: Kaye Loretan http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/jump-start-is-go/comment-page-1/#comment-2288 Kaye Loretan Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:31:19 +0000 http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/?p=437#comment-2288 To the Jumpstart team, A tremendous South Island cheers to all the volunteers who helped to put this event on the calendar.What an awesome event you put together.Our sincere thanks for all the hours given to this cause by a huge range of individuals. Our son has come home buzzing..A real "pick up"for him after a tumultuous few years in the Cancer world.That experience is like living in a parallel world watching the rest of the world go on without you BUT what a boost to jump out into the REAL world on Saturday alive and screaming!Just like being reborn!Live Life Laugh! Grateful thanks The Swiwis To the Jumpstart team,
A tremendous South Island cheers to all the volunteers who helped to put this event on the calendar.What an awesome event you put together.Our sincere thanks for all the hours given to this cause by a huge range of individuals.
Our son has come home buzzing..A real “pick up”for him after a tumultuous few years in the Cancer world.That experience is like living in a parallel world watching the rest of the world go on without you BUT what a boost to jump out into the REAL world on Saturday alive and screaming!Just like being reborn!Live Life Laugh!
Grateful thanks
The Swiwis

]]> By: Jacinda Sleeman http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/jump-start-is-go/comment-page-1/#comment-2287 Jacinda Sleeman Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:55:39 +0000 http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/?p=437#comment-2287 This is really a day in the calendar when life is about being fully in the moment. Thank you all so much for the opportunity to be involved in such a wonderful event. Not only do we get to watch young people embrace their lives fully, I have made some wonderful friends. To all the JumpStart, RNZAF, Jumpmasters, Camera crew and Canteen members; you guys rock! It really is a privillage to rub shoulders with people who are so willing to give of their time to shape the lives of our young people, thanks. I hope we have inspired lives that will be jumping out of planes now for years to come! Jacinda Sleeman - Project K This is really a day in the calendar when life is about being fully in the moment. Thank you all so much for the opportunity to be involved in such a wonderful event. Not only do we get to watch young people embrace their lives fully, I have made some wonderful friends. To all the JumpStart, RNZAF, Jumpmasters, Camera crew and Canteen members; you guys rock! It really is a privillage to rub shoulders with people who are so willing to give of their time to shape the lives of our young people, thanks. I hope we have inspired lives that will be jumping out of planes now for years to come!

Jacinda Sleeman – Project K

]]> By: Gary Roberts http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/jump-start-is-go/comment-page-1/#comment-2286 Gary Roberts Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:47:59 +0000 http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/?p=437#comment-2286 I would just like to voice our appreciation that Sarah was able to participate in Jumpstart 2010 on Saturday. The organisation of this event was outstanding. From the MC who kept us all informed right thru to the Volunteers looking after the food – nothing was a problem and it was great that the families of the kids were also involved as much as could be. To see all the nervous kids board the Hercules and then to see these massive smiles on their return is something we will not forget. A big thankyou to Aaron (Sarah’s Tandem Master) for putting her at ease and looking after her. Can you please pass on our appreciation to the organisers of Jumpstart. Gary Roberts (Project K Parent) I would just like to voice our appreciation that Sarah was able to participate in Jumpstart 2010 on Saturday. The organisation of this event was outstanding. From the MC who kept us all informed right thru to the Volunteers looking after the food – nothing was a problem and it was great that the families of the kids were also involved as much as could be. To see all the nervous kids board the Hercules and then to see these massive smiles on their return is something we will not forget. A big thankyou to Aaron (Sarah’s Tandem Master) for putting her at ease and looking after her.
Can you please pass on our appreciation to the organisers of Jumpstart.
Gary Roberts (Project K Parent)

]]> By: Simon Lang http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/jump-start-is-go/comment-page-1/#comment-2283 Simon Lang Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:35:29 +0000 http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/?p=437#comment-2283 Tim, Lars & the team, A HUGE well done to all of you. My first Jumpstart and seeing those kids' expressions of glee (after the initial nervousness) was great. Thanks for letting Belinda & I be part of it. Cheers Simon Tim, Lars & the team,

A HUGE well done to all of you. My first Jumpstart and seeing those kids’ expressions of glee (after the initial nervousness) was great.

Thanks for letting Belinda & I be part of it.

Cheers
Simon

]]> By: Emma Ferry-Parker http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/jump-start-is-go/comment-page-1/#comment-2282 Emma Ferry-Parker Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:28 +0000 http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/?p=437#comment-2282 A massive Thank you to Tim and ALL the Jump Start crew!!! Sky diving was one of the most amazing and exhilarating things i have ever done in my life,i could not stop smiling both before and most especially after the jump,i have been buzzing ever since! The feeling of free falling 5,000 feet after jumping out the back of that plane was indescribable,you guys really made us feel special and it truly was the experience of a life time,the experience of being alive!!! The tandem masters were hilarious and fun loving and the entire team created an awesome environment to be in and to be a part of,Thank you so much!!! One of our CanTeen values is "live life" and i certainly felt i was doing that to the max!!! You guys are fantastic! Live life Emma (CanTeen Member) A massive Thank you to Tim and ALL the Jump Start crew!!!
Sky diving was one of the most amazing and exhilarating things i have ever done in my life,i could not stop smiling both before and most especially after the jump,i have been buzzing ever since! The feeling of free falling 5,000 feet after jumping out the back of that plane was indescribable,you guys really made us feel special and it truly was the experience of a life time,the experience of being alive!!! The tandem masters were hilarious and fun loving and the entire team created an awesome environment to be in and to be a part of,Thank you so much!!! One of our CanTeen values is “live life” and i certainly felt i was doing that to the max!!! You guys are fantastic!

Live life

Emma (CanTeen Member)

]]> By: Callum http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/jump-start-is-go/comment-page-1/#comment-2281 Callum Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:32:11 +0000 http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/?p=437#comment-2281 That was a great day living alright. What a WILD exit into freedom. Great work done by all and really cool to see some of NZs best skydivers making it happen Callum That was a great day living alright.
What a WILD exit into freedom.
Great work done by all and really cool to see some of NZs best skydivers making it happen
Callum

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