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28 October 2005  

Volunteer, Kara McCurrach, went one step further than most to show how much she supports the charity. On 10 September at 2.30pm, she gathered her courage, faced her fears and bungee jumped. Here is her story:

“I would describe myself as curious and adventurous and never satisfied when there is something I’ve not tried and experienced. A bungee was something I’d always wanted to try. Although, I do admit it has always petrified me. But out of nosiness I’ve always wanted to do it and I figured if I was really going to put myself through it, I really ought to do it for a fantastic cause like Radio Lollipop.

On my way up to the jump I had many many butterflies fluttering in my stomach. I was ecstatic. I remember asking the instructor how to jump and he said ‘I will count you to three, don’t even think about it and ……….jump!’

1..2..3 and off I jumped.

Well how would I describe it? In three whole words……NEVER and EVER and AGAIN!!!!!!!!

I can honestly say it was the scariest thing I’ve ever ever done. It seemed to last forever. I really didn’t think I was going to stop falling on time. I kept my eyes open but can’t remember any of what I saw…….

Now that its over, I am really glad I did it. With hindsight, I have done something I have always wanted to do and know how a bungee jump feels (all be it that it was very scary and horrible he he he). But the most important thing was that I raised money for one of the best causes ever.

Funds are still coming in but I estimate my total monies raised to be above £300. I would encourage other volunteers to do something similar. It is a brilliant way to both give to people who really appreciate it and try something new for yourself.”