Melbourne Beach Mayor Alison Dennington Will Skydive in Fundraising Event to Support Women’s Center of Brevard

Women’s Center of Bevard will hold Skydiving Fundraiser 'Elevate HER' Dec. 7

The Women’s Center of Bevard will hold a unique “Skydiving Fundraiser, Elevate HER,” on Saturday, December 7, from noon to 4 p.m. A ground party will be held to cheer on those who are jumping. It will include live music, food, fun, and more.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA—The Women’s Center of Brevard will hold a unique “Skydiving Fundraiser, Elevate HER,” on Saturday, December 7, from noon to 4 p.m. A ground party will be held, which will include live music, food, fun, and more to cheer on those who are jumping.

Mayor Alison Dennington of the Town of Melbourne Beach and other community members will jump from a plane 13,500 feet at Skydive Sebastian.

Mayor Dennington said in her online fundraising account, “I am jumping out of a plane because I believe in facing fears, overcoming challenges, and lifting others up in the process.”

I asked Heather Profit, Community Relations Manager for the Women’s Center of Brevard, about Saturday’s fundraiser. She told me, “This event is a celebration of resilience—the resilience of the women we serve and the resilience of our community. Together, we’re not just raising funds; we’re raising awareness, raising spirits, and creating lasting change for those who need it the most.”

Profit said, “For nearly 50 years, the Women’s Center of Brevard has been a lifeline for those who need it most. We’re not just providing services; we’re providing hope. Hope for those who thought they had none, those who are ready to rebuild, and those who are stepping out of the shadows into the light.”

There are multiple ways you can help support this event.

To support those who are jumping individually, CLICK HERE.

To purchase a ticket and attend the event, CLICK HERE.

For additional information, contact the Women’s Center of Brevard at 321-499-6591.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana and grew up in both New Orleans and Macon, Georgia.  He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.

Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018,  Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey.

Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.

He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 25 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.

The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.

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