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Lietta Erni - Drop for Youth WBOP 2025

  • I did it — I jumped!! 🪂💛

      14 October 2025
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    Last Thursday, I officially took the leap (literally!) for the Graeme Dingle Foundation — and wow, what an experience!! The skydive was absolutely amazing — a mix of pure adrenaline, joy, and gratitude all rolled into one.

    I want to say the biggest, most heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated, shared, encouraged, and supported me along the way. You helped make this happen — and together, we’ve helped support the Foundation’s incredible work with young people in our community.

    https://www.facebook.com/reel/1685764562384208

    Your kindness, generosity, and belief in the cause mean so much. 💛

    You can watch the video of my jump here 👉

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  • 🪂 It’s Official — I Have My Skydive Date! 🪂

      2 October 2025
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    I’m so excited (and a little nervous 😅) to share that I’ll be jumping for the Graeme Dingle Foundation on:

    📅 Thursday 9th October

    ⏰ 10:00 AM

    📍 2 Dakota Way, Mount Maunganui (behind Classic Flyers Museum)

    This is the moment I take the leap from 12,000 feet! ✈️

    Weather permitting 🌦 — I’ll confirm on the morning of the jump.

    I’d love for anyone local to come along, bring a coffee ☕, and cheer me on from the ground — it’ll be quite the view!

    A huge thank-you again for all the support and donations so far 💛

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  • ✈️ Skydive Update: Save the Date!

      22 September 2025
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    I’m excited to share that I now have two pencilled-in dates for my jump:

    🗓 Thursday 9th October (morning) OR

    🗓 Thursday 16th October (morning)

    One of these mornings (weather permitting 🌦) I’ll finally be taking the leap from 12,000 feet! 🪂

    It’s starting to feel very real now, and I can’t wait to lock in the final date.

    A huge thank-you again to everyone who has donated and supported me so far. Your generosity has been incredible — and every dollar raised helps the Graeme Dingle Foundation reach even more young people with their life-changing programmes. 💛

    Stay tuned — I’ll confirm the exact date as soon as I can!

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  • 🌬 Training for the Skydive?

      15 September 2025
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    Yesterday I was up on Papamoa Hills in some seriously strong winds… and they were holding me up! Maybe this is my unofficial training session for October’s big jump 😅✈️

    I’m still locking in the exact date for my skydive (sometime in October), but every day it’s starting to feel a little more real. I can’t wait to take the leap — and I’m so grateful knowing I’ll be doing it with such incredible support behind me. 💛

    Thank you again to everyone who has donated and encouraged me so far. You’ve helped me smash my goal, and every dollar keeps making a difference for the Graeme Dingle Foundation and the amazing programmes they run for our young people.

    And yes… there’s still time to donate if you’d like to help me fly a little higher!

    ➡️ https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/lietta-erni-drop-for-youth-wbop-2025

    #DropForYouth #GraemeDingleFoundation #PapamoaHills #SkyDiveTraining #StillTimeToDonate

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  • ✈️ Update: Still Waiting for the Big Jump!

      18 August 2025
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    The generosity just keeps coming in — I’m still receiving donations and I’m blown away by everyone’s support. Thank you so much! 💛 Every dollar is making a real difference for the Graeme Dingle Foundation and the young people they reach each week.

    I don’t have my official skydive date yet — likely sometime in September or October — but honestly, it already feels like I’m sitting at the edge of the plane door, legs dangling out, just waiting for the moment to leap! 😅

    Knowing I have such an amazing group of supporters behind me makes the waiting (and the nerves!) so much easier. I promise to keep you updated as soon as I lock in the date.

    And if you haven’t donated yet — it’s not too late! You can still help us reach even more young people through the Foundation’s awesome programmes.

    Thanks again for backing me — you’re all incredible! 🙌

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  • 🎉 WE DID IT — And Then Some! 🎉

      22 July 2025
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    I'm absolutely blown away… not only have we reached the $1,500 goal for the Graeme Dingle Foundation, but we've gone beyond it — and it’s all thanks to you 🙌

    To every single person and business who donated, shared, encouraged, and supported me on this wild skydiving journey: thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your kindness and generosity will make a real, lasting difference for the thousands of young people the Foundation supports every week. 💛

    If you’re just seeing this now and still want to donate — you haven’t missed out! Every extra dollar raised means even more young lives impacted through the incredible Kiwi Can, Stars, and Project K programmes.

    ➡️ You can still donate.

    📸 A few years ago, when I was working in youth services for another agency, I took on the Leap of Faith — climbing and jumping from the top of a pole to show the young people I worked with what courage and belief looked like. That experience stuck with me… and now here I am, about to skydive from 12,000 feet for a cause that’s all about helping young people believe in themselves too.

    I’ll be sharing my official jump date soon — stay tuned!

    Thank you again for being part of this journey with me. I’m beyond grateful and so proud of what we’ve achieved together. Let’s keep the momentum going 💪✈️

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  • 💛 Update: We’re Nearly There! 💛

      21 July 2025
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    Wow — thank you SO much to everyone who has donated so far! Your generosity and support mean the world to me, and I’m beyond grateful. 🙏

    Thanks to you, we’ve raised $1,043 and I’m now just $457 away from reaching my $1,500 goal for the Graeme Dingle Foundation Western Bay of Plenty.

    This amazing foundation reaches over 3,600 young people every week, helping build confidence, resilience, and life skills through their programmes: Kiwi Can, Stars, and Project K. Your donations directly help change young lives for the better — and that’s something truly special.

    To everyone who has backed me so far — THANK YOU! 🥰

    If you know someone who might be keen to support this awesome cause, please feel free to share my page. Every dollar really does make a difference. Let’s keep the momentum going!

    And yes… I am still jumping out of a plane 😅✈️ #12,000FeetOfTerror

    With gratitude,

    Lietta xo

    (photo from trip advisor, can't wait to put my own photo's up)

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  • Thank you thank and please keep giving xo

      11 July 2025
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    Thank you for the amazing support already from my beautiful generous sponsors and spreading the word😇

    I am not able to work alongside youth for now so I'm doing all I can to help who are.

    Seeing these programmers really do make a huge difference to the youth and the paths they take from when I was a mentor for the Project K Program. The young people go onto to do amazing achievements all because they were given a chance.

    I've had loads of help along my way in life and has made my path possible. Have you?

    As you can tell I'm bit passionate 😀

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