Have YOU got the balls to Bungee?

Raising and Giving (RAG) Week has only been happening for less than 48 hours and already we’re raised nearly £800! No biggie.


However, on Thursday 7th November, AUSA Charities are taking FUNdraising to a whole new level. We’ve organised Aberdeen Uni’s FIRST EVER BUNGEE JUMP. Like seriously, it’s going to be right on campus. We’re not joking. There will be a 175ft high crane standing right on King’s Pitches. That’s higher than the library guys – THE ACTUAL LIBRARY. And our thinking behind this insane event?! What better way to raise loads of money for charity, than to throw yourself off a crane?!

Brought to us by Extreme Sensations, you won’t be able to miss the bungee for miles around. As a highly reputable company within the bungee world, and with their comprehensive safety measures, Extreme Sensations have been used by many other RAGs this year, such as Durham, Westminster and Warwick. Check out their FB page for some hilarious videos, and to give YOU a taster of what YOU’LL be experiencing on Thursday when YOU jump!

So, we hear you asking, how do YOU sign up and get involved?

Well, it’s really easy. Students can sign up on the AUSA website (http://www.ausa.org.uk/events/7669/511/) and it’s only a £30 registration fee. What a bargain! After signing up, participants will then receive a fundraising pack, to help them raise a further £20 (minimum) in fundraising.

We’ve got loads of great ideas on how to raise the cash quickly: wax your legs, have a bake sale, throw a house party with a £1 entry, or even just ask you mum to give you the £20?! Simples. If a student manages to raise over £100, we’ll refund the £30 registration fee, making the jump totally free! On top of that, the top fundraiser will receive a FREE jump, and they can use this either to jump again, or to donate to a friend. The TOP 5 fundraisers will receive a free DVD of their jump, so that you can cherish those bungee memories forever. If fundraising seems a bit too much, students can alternatively pay a £60 registration fee, and it’s only £15 for a DVD.

After you’re all signed up and you’re already quaking in your converse, we’ll send you a time sheet, where you can choose a slot to do your jump. This way, you can get all your mates to come and cheer you on, and watch you as you pretty much pee your pants at the top!

So, are YOU brave enough to jump? Do YOU have the balls to take the leap? Are you man, or mouse? Are you a BNIB (Big Name in Bungee)?! THINK ABOUT IT.

Find out all the info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/454443788008791/?fref=ts

And if all this bungee chat wasn’t exciting enough, in the evening, our sponsors Institute are opening the club just for us! Amaaaaazing. Think of ‘Bungee Thursday’ as a 2nd Skite Wednesday. We can’t think of better way to celebrate raising a shit load of money for charity after chucking yourself off a crane, than to long arm VKs with friends and fellow jumpers. Wristbands for RAG @ Institute are a total steal at only £3, so you’d be crazy to miss out. Just pop by the Charities Office in Butchart, or find one of our volunteers on campus, to get hold of yours. Let’s party in the name of charity!

For all the info on #RAGBungee and #RAG@Institute, follow @AUSACharities and check out the AUSA FB page. See you at the top!