I’m a rookie skydiver, so leaving aircraft prematurely is basically my whole personality at this point.
But for the 10th Annual LEAP for Autism, I’m putting that to good use.
Even better: my brother is getting thrown out of the plane on a tandem jump.
And I’ll get to watch. So your donation directly contributes to that experience. You’re basically sponsoring chaos.
The real winner here is Greystone Programs. They do real, tangible work supporting people with autism and their families - not just awareness, but actual support that improves daily life. They offer services which include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), community support, day programs, employment training, creative therapies, and residential housing.
This is all about understanding, supporting, and giving people the tools to thrive.
Here’s what you can do:
- Donate: Help the cause (and help launch my brother out of a perfectly good airplane).
- Share: Spread this around so more people can participate in said launching.
If we hit the goal, we’ll get a video of his jump — and I’ll share it.
So you can experience the joy of skydiving without leaving your couch.
Also, if you're local, feel free to join in-person and support that way. The Ranch is just an awesome place to hang out for everyone, ground-enjoyers included. We have picnic tables and people falling out of the sky, but for the event we'll have also food, drinks, and other fun. Bring your kids, bring your friends, I can assure you it's great. Event deets:
- May 2nd, 2026 | 10 am - 4 pm
- Skydive the Ranch | 55 Sand Hill Rd. Gardiner, NY 12525
I've never done a fundraiser before but it's for a good cause (well, two good causes), so I am starting small. Let's crush that number and keep going. I appreciate you!
