Skydive Wissota! of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

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	On April 26, 2008, thousands of people will Take a Two-Mile High Stand Against Sexual Assault™. At dozens of drop zones across the country, they'll take to the sky and jump. It's all part of Operation Freefall™, the boldest, highest-altitude and most daring event organized to put an end to sexual assault. Here in the Chippewa Valley, Skydive Wissota has teamed up with the Bolton Refuge House and the Family Support Center in this important event. *The Bolton Refuge House* has been providing safe, confidential services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault since 1977. Services include emergency shelter, legal advocacy, transitional housing and childcare. Advocates provide victims with support and empowering information, because we believe that everyone has the right to live in a safe environment. Emergency and supportive services are available 24 hours a day at 1-800-252-4357. The mission of the Family Support Center is to help women, children, and men end domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and other forms of personal violence through education, prevention and intervention services. Family Support Center works to promote individual and family growth and build healthy relationships. *The Family Support Center* is a non-profit, United Way of Chippewa Falls member, and all of their services are offered free of charge. There is a 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-800-400-7020. Contact them at Family Support Center, PO Box 143, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729. Phone them at 715-723-1138 or 1-800-400-7020.


	*Jump for the Cause* is a team of ALL FEMALE skydivers, as well as male and female camera-flyers, technicians, judges and supporters, who are raising money to help increase awareness for Breast Cancer. They are also preparing to set a new Women’s World Record in formation skydiving. Mary Bauer was a member of the previous “Jump for the Cause 2005 ” World Record. JFTC is a not-for-profit corporation and all proceeds will be donated to our beneficiary, City of Hope.
	Pieces of Eight is an all-amputee skydiving team. Everyone who is a part of the team is missing at least one of their limbs and/or an eye.
	*The Collegiate Championship* was held December 27, 2004 and brought in 94 competitors from 19 different schools in the US.
	*The World Team group* is made up of top-ranked skydivers from around the world including Bob Stumm and Mary Bauer. They work together toward one unified goal: to set new FAI World Records for the Largest Freefall Formation. The World Team accomplished this goal in Thailand in 2006 when 400 jumpers joined in freefall.
	Gang Green is a four-way formation skydive team from Skydive Wissota and has competed in the AAA division of the Northern Plains Skydiving League since 2002. They placed first in 2002, 2003, 2004, & 2005, and second in 2006 & 2007. Bob Stumm, Miles Hubbard, Todd Jacobson and Jamie Rogalla made up the team in 2007.
	The "Wissota Wild" is the latest 4-way Formation Skydiving team formed by individuals at Skydive Wissota. The original members were all rookies to the competition scene and decided to compete in the A division of the NPSL during the 2007 season. Original members include: Lynn Broberg, Uriah Giordana, Dan Kluge, & Jeremy Olexa. Wissota Wild competed in 3 out of 4 competitions during their first year and placed 3rd in the division. They inspire to improve in the A division during the 2008 season and Skydive Wissota continues to support them in their quest.