Annual Report Final 2 - Flipbook - Page 50
Free Fallin’
The wind in your hair. That weightless feeling of flying.
It’s something many of us have dreamt of. But for Derrick
and Vin – they’ve made it reality.
The two mates call Claireville home. A home that teems
with life; plants, 2 cats, 3 birds, and an abundance of
energy. When Derrick first moved in, he brought with
him a list of things he wanted to tick off. One of which
was skydiving. The fact both Derrick and Vin use a
wheelchair was a non-issue. With a little planning and
determination, it was time to take to the skies.
First up, indoor training. The ideal way to learn the
basics: body positioning, air-time, and the feeling of
flying. As he watched the instructors take Derrick through
the paces and get him soaring - Vin soon swapped the
chair for a suit and helmet - and went for it too. True to
his famous mantra of “where there’s a will, there’s a way.”
With four more indoor sessions left to refine their
technique, they’re prepping for the real thing: sky diving
from 10,000 feet.
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