Surplus proceeds from each Jump Start event go to the charity beneficiaries CanTeen – supporting young people living with Cancer and Project K – the foundation for youth development . 
Each year surplus funds are distributed to CanTeen and Project K and this years saw $ 10,000 distributed. ( $5,000 to each organization). The Jump Start  organizers, tandem masters, camera flyers,  and participants of Jump Start do not stand to benefit financially – providing their time & services free-of-charge.

Photos :  Jump Start event Director Tim Fastnedge presenting donations to Jarnia Cameron (CanTeen, left) and to Jacinda Sleeman (Project K, right)