DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — Skydive North Florida will host Jump For The Rose to support breast cancer treatment for uninsured or underinsured women.
First time jumpers will make a 10,000-foot tandem skydive March 18, 19 and 20 for The Rose, a non-profit relying solely on donations. The clinic’s mission is to reduce deaths from breast cancer by providing screening, diagnostics and access to treatment for all women regardless of their ability to pay.
Cancer survivor and skydiver Marian Sparks — who received support from The Rose when she needed treatment — founded Jump for the Rose as part of her commitment to help other women not only survive, but live to the fullest.
Skydiving and The Rose changed Marian's life, and she invites the public to join her for a skydive and to support future survivors in this fundraiser.
Supporters who wish to participate by skydiving may call 419-3580 or email skydivenorthflorida@gmail.com.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Skydive North Florida to raise breast cancer treatment funds