Lily Skydive Weekend 2026 - The Lily Foundation
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Fighting mito,
finding hope.

Four Lily Fundraisers, laughing, covered in mud at a Tough Mudder event Four Lily Fundraisers, laughing, covered in mud at a Tough Mudder event

Lily Skydive Weekend 2026

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Adrenaline

Start date: 3 Jul 2026

End date: 5 Jul 2026

Take the leap for Lily!

What does it take to make a difference for people affected by mitochondrial disease? One leap. One decision. One brave moment. If you’ve got what it takes, take the leap for The Lily Foundation this summer and help change lives.

This charity challenge will take place at five locations across the UK:

  • Durham
  • Nottingham
  • Old Sarum (Salisbury)
  • Peterborough
  • Whitchurch

Take the leap for Lily

The ultimate adrenaline rush

Imagine standing at the open doorway of a plane, 10,000 feet above the ground. The engines roar, the wind rushes past and stunning landscapes stretch for miles below. You lean forward, let go and free-fall into the sky below at over 120mph.

The sensation will be like nothing you’ve ever felt before – exhilarating, liberating and totally unforgettable. And when the parachute opens, you’ll glide through the sky, soaking in breathtaking views and a sense of euphoria like no other.

Freefall to fight mitochondrial disease

Sign up for The Lily Foundation’s skydiving weekend to experience the thrill of a tandem skydive whilst helping to fight mitochondrial disease. It’s an adrenaline extravaganza that you’ll never forget, and you’ll leave with new friends, memories to treasure and a sense of pride knowing you’ve done something truly remarkable.

If you’ve never skydived before, you’ll be in safe hands, as expert instructors will guide you every step of the way. And if you raise the minimum sponsorship, you’ll even receive your skydive for free.

Take the leap for Lily

Please note there is a minimum fundraising target for this activity of £600. 

For tandem skydives the minimum age is 16 – however anyone aged 16 or 17 would need to have a parental consent form on the day of their jump.

Making the leap into fundraising

A man and a woman strapped together flying through the sky after their parachute jump

If you’d like to take part in a fundraising challenge but you’re not sure where to start, read Sarah’s story. What began as a simple birthday fundraiser ended up with a leap from a plane and a grand total of over £20,000 raised in the fight against mitochondrial disease.

Raising money for charity isn’t as hard as you might think, especially when you have a strong community around you who are happy to sponsor you and spread the word about your challenge. So make that leap – sign up today to support The Lily Foundation and be part of something really special.

Read Sarah’s story