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IOMCC DARES YOU TO TAKE THE PLUNGE

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(Isle News) Author: Jamesq on Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Isle News, 1 July 2009 –In your wildest dreams, would you want to leap off a perfectly serviceable crane from a height of 160 feet above the Manx countryside?

If so, those dreams could soon become reality and put have-a-go daredevils in the record books for good measure.

The event is a charity bungee jump organised by the UK Bungee Club in association with the Isle of Man Children’s Centre which takes place at the Royal Manx Show on Saturday 8th August. In so doing, the IOMCC will be reaching new heights, since it will be the highest ever bungee jump to take place in the Isle of Man.

The plan is to provide 100 adrenalin junkies with the chance to hurl themselves towards terra firma, for free, all in the name of charity. Those who sign up for the hair-raising stunt, need to raise a minimum of £105 with all proceeds going to the IOMCC. The minimum age for taking part is 14 and, reassuringly, the UK Bungee Club has a 100% safety record.

And to further whet the appetites of local thrill seekers, there’ll be a competition on the day for the chance to win a free jump off Britain’s tallest bridge bungee, the 200 feet Transporter Bridge in Middlesborough.

The IOMCC’s Adventure Events Fundraising Coordinator Mark Eastham said he expected the Manx Show opportunity to be heavily subscribed.

“This is for one day only, so if you are something of an adrenalin junkie and you’d also like to support a local charity, then now’s the time to apply and ensure you don’t miss out,” said Mark.

If you’d like to take part in the Isle of Man’s highest ever bungee jump, participants must secure their slot BEFORE the big day with a £30 deposit. This can be done by contacting Mark Eastham on 676076 or markeastham@iomcc.org.im

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