Hopton Harriers committee members set to leap from 10,000ft

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An intrepid duo will be taking a leap of faith later this year as they look to raise funds for a village football club.

Jarreth Hawkins and Simon Griffiths will take on a 10,000ft skydive for ​Hopton Harriers FC.

Both are committee members at the club that was established in March 2020.

They are aiming to raise funds to ensure "every single player at Hopton Harriers FC has the best possible experience", at its ground at Hopton recreation field on Lowestoft Road, Hopton.

Jarreth Hawkins. Image: Hopton Harriers FC (Image: Hopton Harriers FC)

Mr Hawkins - who is manager of the U7 Stingrays - and Mr Griffiths, the vice chairman and groundsman, will be making the jump on July 25.

Simon Griffiths. Image: Hopton Harriers FC (Image: Hopton Harriers FC)

A GoFundMe page was set up by the grassroots club last month, and it has raised £120, with 11 donations pledged.

It said: "We pride ourselves on being a place where everyone can play football, and your donations help us keep that mission alive.

"We are raising funds to ensure every single player at Hopton Harriers FC has the best possible experience, from their very first kick at little penguins to their development and competitive matches."

Donations pledged will support sessions for children with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as improve training equipment and go towards refurbishment of the facilities.

Pledge support online via this website.

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