A trampoline park in Sheffield hosted an open jump session to help the children of Ukraine.
Jump inc Sheffield hosted the session between 3 and 4:30pm on Sunday, hoping to fill the park and raise as much money as possible. The funds from the open jump were donated to Unicef.
The trampoline park is one of the largest in the UK, with over 24,000 square feet of space.
Jump Inc Sheffield
Charlie Drayton, 21, a staff member at the park said: “I didn’t think it would turn out like it did but from what I’ve seen it’s been a good turnout.
“By throwing the event we’ve let kids have fun. Adults have bounced, they’ve had fun. There’s been smiles on everyone’s faces, and hopefully the money we’ve raised and everything that will be sent over to Ukraine will put smiles on people’s faces over there.”
Charlie Drayton works for Jump Inc
The entire child population of Ukraine, 7.5 million, is now at risk as a result of the conflict with Russia. Children have been separated from their families and are threatened on a daily basis by explosives including landmines.
The event was an open jump, and was therefore open for all ages. A range of features were available, from inflatables to trampolines to the UK’s largest ninja course. Jump Inc asked that jumpers were over 1.25m for some events.
The fundraising scheme also occurred at Jump Inc’s parks in Leeds, Rotherham, Beverley, Lincoln and Bicester.
A Ukraine flag on display
Mark Poole, Jump Inc.’s finance director said: “We wanted to help as like everyone else we’ve watched powerlessly as millions of ordinary Ukrainians have been forced to seek refuge away from their homes, friends and families through no fault of their own.
Although the warn and sunny weather reduced the number of participants at our parks, we raised total donations of £506.”
Gemma Robinson, 29, who lives near the Sheffield park, attended the event with her friends. She said: “What they are doing here is different to what other people are doing. Here you’re donating and having fun at the same time.
It’s different, it’s nice.”
Gemma Robinson attended with her friends
Charlie shows his skills!
