A hundred years ago, people traveled to LA for its supposed “clean-air cure” (cue laugh track). And while air quality in the city of angels has come a long way since the noxious ’60’s and ’70’s, today… well, let’s just say, people visit for other attractions.
One organization, BreatheLA, believes it’s high time we dive into this issue. No really. Walking for a cause is so last year. What activity could be more appropriate for raising air quality awareness than — drum roll — the charity skydive!
Register online to receive your own fundraising page and myspace button so friends and family can easily support your endeavor. Once you’ve raised $500 for BreathLA’s O24U after school environmental education program, you’ll have also garnered yourself a free falling reward. For the faint-of-heart, it may be comforting to note that you’ll soar in tandem — attached to a trusted professional, who will even pull the ripcord for you, should you so desire.
Southern California jumpers will gather on the Saturday after Earth Day (April 26th) at Skydive Elsinore to plummet as a group. But you don't have to be an Angelino to take the plunge; For remote partakers, Skydive4free works with tons of jump sites across the nation, so you can make your leap locally. And if you have a different charity you hold near and dear, you can pull your chute in their honor.

    For the chance to overcome more than just your fears, visit skydive4free.com. 

— Andrea Manitsas