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 [1], 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 [2] 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 [3]. 

— Andrea Manitsas