Press releases 2007

A leap of faith for one South Wilts pupil

18th April 2007

One South Wilts pupil is celebrating her 16th birthday in style – by jumping out of a plane to raise money for Alabaré Christian Care Centres.

Kerry Fazal, from Andover, is to skydive from 13,000 feet with the Red Devils at Netheravon Airfield, Wilts on 29th May – just 2 weeks after turning 16.

The sponsored jump is to raise money for 2 of Alabaré’s Andover projects - The Junction and Sarum House. 

The Junction gives 13-25 year olds somewhere safe to get together as well as offering information and advice on issues such as housing, education and health.

Sarum House provides 24-hour supported accommodation as well as emotional and practical guidance to 18 single vulnerable people aged between 16 and 25.

It’s not the first time Kerry’s taken on a challenge to raise money for Alabaré, she also took part in the sponsored Sleep Out at Salisbury Cathedral personally raising nearly £200 for the Mayor of Salisbury’s Appeal, the Salisbury Drop-in Centre.

Kerry said “I decided that I was going to be more adventurous this year and after doing the Sleep Out with my mum decided to do the sponsored skydive as well.”

“I wanted to raise money for Alabaré Christian Care Centres because it’s a local charity that does great work within the local community. 

She added “As the skydive gets closer I’m getting really nervous, but I’m also really excited – and what better way to celebrate my 16th birthday!”

Anyone wanting to sponsor Kerry should call Alabaré on 08450 78 68 08.

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For more information or to arrange an interview call Lara Higgins on 01722 344484

Notes to Editors

Alabaré Christian Care Centres is a regional charity, providing a range of services including supported housing, floating support services, drop-in centres, information, advice and training services and a registered care home.  The charity works with the homeless, ex-offenders, young people, individuals with a learning difficulty, vulnerable women and people with drug and alcohol problems, aiming to assist them with realising their potential and becoming valued members of society.

The Junction provides a safe space and information and advice service for young people ages 13-25 living in the Test Valley area.  The service is delivered in partnership with Hampshire County Youth Service and addresses the individual needs of young people, either by providing information directly on a range of issues including housing, education, employment, health and relationships, or by signposting clients to the appropriate specialist services.