Dons Local Action Group holds bungee jump fundraiser

Old Ruts Sports Club, Poplar Road, SW19 3JS will host a fundraising bungee jump to raise crucial funds for the group fighting the effects of poverty in Southwest London. 

With UK food poverty soaring from 12% in January 2022 to 22% in January this year, demand for support from Dons Local Action is rising and funds are urgently needed to maintain and increase support levels.

The bungee jump will take place on 28 May and is open to anyone from 14 years old and above and will take place at the annual Dons Local Action Family Fun Day.

Big-hearted daredevils are invited to sign up and jump/fly/leap for this brilliant cause and to raise funds from friends and family.

“This is such an important fundraiser for the charity and the community it supports,” said Xavier Wiggins, co-founder.

 “We encourage as many of you as possible to take part, spread the word and encourage your contacts to back you in this. It really is vital as we strive to reach our £50,000 fundraising target for the event.”

Participants do not pay to enter but are encouraged to raise £300 each and more, if possible.

Those wishing to enter and set up their fundraising pages should visit: https://donslocalaction.enthuse.com/cf/bungee as soon as they can.

Dons Local Action launched in March 2020 and is now a registered charity fighting the effects of poverty in Southwest London. 

In the last three years, the group has collected and distributed food for over 5 million meals, as well as 3000 laptops for those in digital poverty and hundreds of items of furniture for households in need.

The Family Fun Day is free to enter until 2 pm. There will be activities for all the family, including magic shows, football skills workshops, bars, food, a pre-loved sports kit store, donkey rides and so much more. Those who buy Rutsfest tickets are warmly invited to stay on beyond 2 pm and enjoy the many bands and general entertainment.

PICTURE: KEITH GILLARD