Alex Drops for Youth 2023 - Graeme Dingle Foundation

At the Graeme Dingle Foundation they believe "what you have on the inside is greater than any obstacle you may face". In the spirit of that ethos, I am making the leap, 12,000 feet out of a plane, to help raise money towards the incredible work the foundation does here in our own community.

The Graeme Dingle Foundation Far North delivers the Kiwi Can programme to 11 schools in the Far North as well as the Nga Ara Whetu - Career Navigator programme to Bay of Islands College, Kawakawa. Kiwi Can is a values-based programme that promotes self -respect and positive relationships. Nga Ara Whetu - Career Navigator is a mentoring programme where senior students mentor year 9 students to help them transition into college. The senior students are mentored by mentors in the local community.

Our young people are growing up in a world where one-in-100-year events are ever present in their lifetime – global pandemics, devastating flooding, and cyclones to name a few – so it’s fair to say our young people today have a lot more to deal with than ever before. That’s why our work at Graeme Dingle Foundation is more important than ever. We need to ensure we stay connected with our young people, to build their resilience and show them they can overcome any obstacle they face.

All the funds I raise through my efforts go directly to the foundation to help them continue their mahi.

Help me support this critical work and donate to my skydive. Every bit helps!