Care home residents in their seventies take on bungee jump

Saturday 03 August 2024

A pair of care home residents in their seventies have signed up to take part in a bungee jump in aid of two local charities.

'Bungee in the Park' is set to take place in People's Park on Saturday 7 September in aid of Jersey Cheshire Home and Dementia Jersey.

Jersey Cheshire Home residents Stanley Baudains (75) and 76-year-old Irene Hamon have already signed up.

Pictured: Stanley aims to raise £1,000 for Jersey Cheshire Home, where he lives, with his first ever bungee jump.

Stanley said: "I have never done a bungee jump or anything similar before.

"The most daring thing I have done in the past was getting married!" 

Alongside Irene, he is aiming to raise £1,000 for Jersey Cheshire Home.

Stanley has lived at the residential facility for two years – which he described as "the best two years of my recent life".

Pictured: 76-year-old Irene has also signed up to the charity bungee jump.

Claudine Snape, Dementia Jersey's CEO, said: "We’re delighted to have been able to bring this epic challenge to Jersey. 

"The Bungee in the Park event is not only a thrilling adventure but also a fantastic opportunity to raise much-needed funds and awareness for two well deserving local charities.

"Funds raised will allow Dementia Jersey to continue to provide vital support and services to hundreds of Islanders living with dementia and their families.”

Two jumps will take place over the weekend in September and participation costs £100, with a minimum fundraising commitment of £200 per jumper.

Those signing up must also note a contingency date for the event on 21 and 22 September, which all participants must be able to commit to. 

You can register to take part via Race Nation HERE.