We held our annual FunDay last Saturday-Check out the video of the fantastic day!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=novdRqL_fh0

House Of Fraser event opened by TV Presenter Helen Skelton

JUMP Children's Charity have kindly been chosen to be part of 12 days of Christmas at House of Fraser Manchester, Mary Porter a concession with in House of Fraser have chosen JUMP Children's Charity
to be the beneficiary of all proceeds. The event was opened by Helen Skelton, BBC Presenter.
JUMP volunteers Steven Stout and Leanne Angel attended along with Tiggeroo and the event was covered by Manchester Evening News.

As of close of Tuesday, they had raised £210.00 it is hoped to be able to raise £100.00 a day. They are also collecting toys on behalf of JUMP Children's Charity which will be donated to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk

Jacob's Moonlight Ball 2012

What an amazing fundraising night at the Hilton Hotel in Manchester for the JUMP Children's Charity!

Jacob's Moonlight Ball organised by McCarthy Recruitment and Flexible Meeting Space was an event that was focused on raising funds and a greater awareness our special cause and the  work we do to capture unique and special memories for children with life limiting health conditions.

Our Team were all present in their formal wear looking stunning! Not a JUMP 'T' Shirt in sight!

Also attending was Beth Copeland and her family who have benefited from JUMP services and it was a great privilege to have them there with us

It was a wonderful way to celebrate our work and to raise funds. From the moment that the event started in the Cloud 23 Bar with JUMP Team representatives speaking with Gordan Taylor CEO of the Professional Footballers Association who provided sponsorship for the event and Sir Alex Ferguson who kindly gave his time to attend, to the end of a great and successful night at 1am

The night was packed with entertainment some of which was provided by our Patrons Carley Stenson and Pete Pinnington and also with fun ways to give to JUMP with an amazing auction by iPad Managed by Ian "Roycey" Royce from X Factor fame. In addition there were incredible raffle prizes donated by various businesses and companies and in particular The House of Fraser who were incredibly supportive

Without a doubt this has been the biggest and best fund raiser for our Charity and we hope that we can persuade our wonderful Patron Kate McCarthy and her Team to work on another Ball in 2013.

It was an incredible feeling for me as one of the original founders and Chairperson of JUMP to be able to be part of such a large event in aid of our Charity and it made me feel so proud of everyone that has been part of JUMP during the last 8 years. In particular I would highlight the film made by Cristina Garlington from the Reel Business, included many stunning photographs by Kate Bannister our photographer from KC Imaging who has been dedicated to JUMP since I spoke with her by chance on the phone about our Charity several years ago. A very moving and real tribute to the children we have worked with

Thank you to everyone -  who made the Ball possible from the event organisers to the Hotel, to people who purchased tickets or donated and of course to our wonderful JUMP Team who continued to deliver unique and special memories for children with life limiting health conditions during the planning and preparation of such a special event

Christine Bentham

Chairperson

New Promotional Video

JUMP Children's Charity now have a new video to promote the charity and show the fabulous work that we do. The new film was filmed, edited and put together by Cristina Garlington from Reel Business and with the help from families from past and present memories created by JUMP. The very poignant film was first shown at Jacob's Moonlight Ball on Thursday 25th October which was attended by the like of Gordon Taylor, Sir Alex Ferguson and many more celebrities, and the feedback from everybody was amazing

The new film can be also viewed from our website, as well clicking the link below to watch

Thank you to Cristina and everyone at Reel Business for our amazing film and putting all the hard work into making it, it will really help us with developing and promoting our charity

We will soon publish a full blog for the Moonlight Ball along with pictures of the evening, but please watch our new video and share the amazing work JUMP Children's Charity

Jacob's Ladder Challenge 2012

JUMP Children's Charity would like to thank all those who attended and completed our Jacob's Ladder Challenge, and to all those that sponsored the walkers. It turned out to be a fabulous day with the weather being very kind to us which was a good job with the ever changing terrain of the High Peak district.

It took the twenty walkers just over 5 hours to complete the 8.5 miles of the route that seems to get more and more challenging every year. Of the twenty walkers, five of them were children all who did really well and acted very responsibly during the walk that sometimes involved climbing over rocks, especially taking the route up towards Kinders Plateau. Also, traversing across the plateau proved really tough with the Peat Bogs at the top going through to Noe Stool and The Woolpacks rock formations. There were some spectacular views seen from there before heading round to descend Jacob's Ladder and finally heading back to Edale

After the walk was finished, we all managed to move our tired legs to the final destination, The Ramblers Inn at Edale for a well deserved drink sharing tales of the trek. Well done to everyone also for making it a safe walk by looking out for and helping each other throughout the trek.

Over the bridge after leaving Edale

Taking a quick break

Relaxing at the top

Having lunch after the hard climb

Spectacular views

All ready to descend the ladder

Steve briefing the group about Jacob's Ladder

New video released to promote Jacob's Moonlight Ball

JUMP Children's Charity new promotional video has been released and can now be viewed on our website, the new video has been put together with original footage of Jacob Hawthorn, the inspiration to our charity, with narrative from Jacob's Mum Christie and 'Little Nanna' and Chairperson of JUMP, Christine Bentham and memories that we have completed. It was created and edited by George Berry and his team at The PFA as to promote our Jacob's Moonlight Ball event in October that The PFA are the main sponsor
Please take a moment to watch our new video.........

The event promises to be amazing, with the likes of compere Ian Royce from X Factor, Carley Stenson and Alexander Stewart all set to appear on the night along with some amazing auction and raffle prizes including signed and framed Lionel Messi, Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs and Mario Balotelli shirts, Tickets to next year's PFA awards, VIP Matchday tickets for Manchester City and Tickets to Shrek the Musical and meet the star Carley Stenson. For more details on how to book, go on the Jacob's Moonlight Ball website
We would like to thank George Berry and everyone at The PFA for making the video and all the support for our charity and Jacob's Moonlight Ball