Taking 53 leaps to prevent domestic abuse
Story by Kris Vera-Phillips
8:57 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007
If you were in Northeast Kansas Thursday, you may have seen a man jumping out of a plane 53 times.
It's all part of the Drop Abuse event where sky divers in Osage City help raise awareness and funds to battle domestic abuse.
Kansas Skydiver Jeremy Struemph suited up for Thursday's challenge: 53 jumps to mark 53 acts of violence in one day.
Plus, the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame also recognize 53 jumps as the official record for the most jumps out of a flying plane in one day.
If you would like to donate, or just want more information, log onto www.skydivekansas.com.
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