As part of the St Helens Gala The Steve Prescott Foundation have teamed up with Extreme Sensations, Handepay and Santander to bring an exhilarating 200ft Bungee Jump to Ruskin St.Helens on Sunday 27th August.

One hundred places are available for thrill seekers who are brave enough to take on this challenge in the true spirit of the great man Steve Prescott MBE.

To represent Steve and SPF Charity we are delighted to announce the first person to put up their hand up to take on the Bungee Jump is, SPF Charity Ambassador, the totally inspirational and slightly insane Jimmy Gittins

Jimmy Gittins is an ex rugby league player, who in 2002, suffered a horrific injury breaking his neck in 2 places, putting an end to his playing career and changing his life forever.

He has spent the years since his injury pushing his body to new limits, he walked out of hospital after 9 hard painful months and has since taken on one challenge after another that most people wouldn’t even think they could attempt. Jimmy does all this with a smile on his face. His positive attitude to life and to his own limitations can’t help but rub off on those he meets.

Jimmy said “I am truly honoured to represent the great man when attempting this Bungee Jump! It is 10 years since we said goodbye to Steve and I wanted to do something in his memory to raise vital funds for the SPF.

The SPF have always been there to support me on my challenges and I cannot think of a better way to support them…..honest!!!

I am sure many more people will join me and enjoy the thrill of the Bungee Jump!”

Martin Blondel said “Steve would be absolutely elated to have Jimmy opening up the Bungee Jump Challenge. Jimmy is an extraordinary human being who spends his life inspiring people to overcome adversity. Steve and Jimmy have the same outlook on life and are selfless people!”

Extreme Sensations have a highly trained Crew who are adept in making each and every Bungee Jump safe, thrilling and a lot of fun. The Bungee used will be a 200ft Bungee, guaranteed to give you an adrenalin rush second to none.

Participants must fill out the form here sthelensgala.com/about/bungee-jump-for-charity and agree to raise at least £100 for The Steve Prescott Foundation, everyone who signs up and raises at least £100, will be given a SPF T Shirt to wear with pride and also receive a free ticket to the Bespoke Funding Solutions Ltd St Helens Gala Fest.

Once signed up the SPF will send you details on the best way to FUNdraise

The Bungee Jump is part of the @Handepay Community Engagement that also includes the following attractions for all the Family:

• Pg bouncy castle hire Widnes Warrington Runcorn ST.Helens and Liverpool
• Wild Wings Birds of Prey
• PM Reptiles
• The Ultimate Party People UK
• Greenalls Brass Band
• Classic Cars Ian Marsh Lightning McQueen
• Donkey Rides
• And the whole entire 99th Garrison Star Wars Characters including Stormtroopers, Chewbacca, Darth Vader Chewbecci

Jimmy will start off the Bungee Jumps at 12 noon and the family fun for all will also start at the same time!

To sponsor Jimmy please click here www.justgiving.com/page/jimbogittins