"I hope you jump in rain puddles."
- Christine Naman, Faces of Hope: Babies Born on 9/11
- Christine Naman, Faces of Hope: Babies Born on 9/11
This jump was submitted by one of Jump Because's Jump-Stars, Bridget. Our Jump-Stars are our fans who have shown us at Jump Because the most love over the past 4 years - and we wanted to give a shout out to them! We'll be featuring some of our Jump-Stars on our site, and you can view Bridget's Jump-Star interview below. 
"This picture was taken while apple picking with my friend and our families at an orchard in New Jersey on a gorgeous fall day! :)" - Bridget New Jersey Bridget's Jump-Star Interview: How did you first hear about Jump Because? through a friend What is the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word "jump"? FUN We started Jump Because because we felt there was something special about jumping - and our hunch is that you might feel the same. Do you? What do you think sets jumping apart from things like hopping, running, and so on? Jumping allows you to feel like you are a kid again where being silly is expected. Jumping is harder than hopping yet doesn't take as much of a commitment as being a runner. I have found that if I set the tone that jumping frees you from the humdrum of daily life and allows you to let down your guard that other people (although reluctant at first) will follow my lead. This is a 2-part question. 1.) Do you remember the last time you jumped? If yes, when was it? 2.) How did you feel? It has been a little while since I've jumped only because I'm currently pregnant, but the last time was when I was apple picking in October 2011. I felt silly, energized and happy while jumping with a friend! Is there a post from www.jumpbecause.com that you have found to be especially awesome? What was it, and why was it so great? Honestly, I love them all! That sounds generic, but I think it's amazing you've been able to capture the essence of life through these pictures! I particularly love seeing pictures of people jumping from all over the world.... very cool! What's one interesting thing about yourself that you'd like to share? I feel very lucky to have an understanding of what makes me happy in life. I try hard to not sweat the small stuff, which is easier said than done! At jump because, we talk a lot about jumping. But, "standing because" is important, too. What do you stand for? This question is inspired by a traveling art exhibit called "What do you stand for?" put on by Art180, which is a youth art's organization. Like Jump Because, Art180 is based in Richmond, Virginia. You can read more info about their project here: http://www.art180.org/index.shtml I am a Montessori School teacher who believes in respect for all people regardless of age, gender race or economic status. Do you have any feedback for us at www.jumpbecause.com? Keep doing what you're doing! Love it! "love. she liberated me to life, she continued to do that. and when she was in her final sickness i went out to san francisco and the doctor said she had 3 weeks to live, i asked her "would you come to north carolina?" she said yes. she had emphysema and lung cancer, i brought her to my home. she lived for a year and a half ..and when she was finally in extraneous she was on oxygen and fighting cancer for her life and i remembered her liberating me, and i said i hoped i would be able to liberate her, she deserved that from me. she deserved a great daughter and she got one. so in her last days, i said "i understand some people need permission to go… as i understand it you may have done what god put you here to do. you were a great worker, you must've been a great lover cause a lot of men and if I'm not wrong maybe a couple of woman risked their lives to love you. you were a piss poor mother of small children but a you were great mother of young adults, and if you need permission to go, i liberate you". and i went back to my house, and something said go back- i was in my pajamas, i jumped in my car and ran and the nurse said "she just gone". you see love liberates. it doesn't bind, love says i love you. i love you if you're in china, i love you if you're across town, i love you if you're in harlem, i love you. i would like to be near you, i would like to have your arms around me i would like to have your voice in my ear but thats not possible now, i love you so go. love liberates it doesn't hold. thats ego. love liberates." — Maya Angelou This jump was submitted by one of Jump Because's Jump-Stars, Caroline. Our jump-stars are our fans who have shown us at Jump Because the most love over the past 4 years - and we wanted to give a shout out to them! We'll be featuring some of our Jump-Stars on our site, and you can view Caroline's Jump-Star interview below. 
"I jump for milestones and for my incredible family and friends without which this day would not be possible!" - Dr. Caroline O. Cobb VCU Psychology Graduation Ceremony, Richmond, Virginia Caroline's Jump-Star Interview: How did you first hear about Jump Because? through a friend What is the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word "jump"? Smiling We started Jump Because because we felt there was something special about jumping - and our hunch is that you might feel the same. Do you? What do you think sets jumping apart from things like hopping, running, and so on? It never ceases to amaze me how I can't control my facial expressions whatsoever while jumping. No matter how I try! I think jumping forces you to be in the moment like no other activity can do. Within the jump is a just a special place where you are only YOU. This is a 2-part question. 1.) Do you remember the last time you jumped? If yes, when was it? 2.) How did you feel? I jumped this past weekend. It wasn't planned it wasn't photographed. I jumped onto my boyfriend's back for a piggyback ride to the car to help him bring in the groceries. Like always this jump made me smile and laugh and feel so lucky to have someone who understands why sometimes you just need a little pick-me-up. Is there a post from www.jumpbecause.com that you have found to be especially awesome? What was it, and why was it so great? All the posts with children jumping just warm my heart. It just makes me so happy to see the jumping joy on their little faces! What's one interesting thing about yourself that you'd like to share? I wanted to be veterinarian for most of my childhood/adolescence until I realized how much time you spend with your hand up a cow's butt! Now I'm a psychologist and wondering what I was so scared of.... At jump because, we talk a lot about jumping. But, "standing because" is important, too. What do you stand for? This question is inspired by a traveling art exhibit called "What do you stand for?" put on by Art180, which is a youth art's organization. Like Jump Because, Art180 is based in Richmond, Virginia. You can read more info about their project here: http://www.art180.org/index.shtml I stand for my friends, my family, and my cat. I stand for silliness. I stand for helping others and letting yourself be helped (something I learned to do in 2011). Do you have any feedback for us at www.jumpbecause.com? Keep doing what you are doing. Don't stop. Never stop! “When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.” -John Lennon A very happy Mother's Day to all moms out there, everywhere! "It's better to burn out, than to fade away." -Neil Young "While you never know what gifts life will bring, you can trust that every sunrise offers possibilities. Every day holds beautiful moments and new dreams waiting for you to come and find them." -Duvall 
"Jump one day you will fly...Once upon a time in Puteaux-Paris!" -LuLu Puteaux-Paris, France “He who leaps for the sky may fall, it's true. But he may also fly.” -Lauren Oliver “There are two kinds of teachers: the kind that fill you with so much quail shot that you can't move, and the kind that just gives you a little prod behind and you jump to the skies.” -Robert Frost | Welcome to Jump Because!
 Your jumps and stories:We want to share your jumping photos and "jump because" stories! Send them to: jumpbecause@gmail.com.   Giving Thanks 2011: Challenge + Contest Winner
 In November of 2011, we asked jumpers to submit a photo that kept the spirit of Thanksgiving and this quote in mind:
"We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures." -Thornton Wilder This photo above, sent in by Rick from Utah, was chosen as the winner of this JB Challenge + Contest! His submission features his family, who was celebrating their first Christmas together in 5 years. As Rick put it, "That was a moment worth jumping." The complete story behind the jump and the original post can be viewed here. Current Favorite Jump:
A wonderful JumpBecause story: Jump Because... For a Cause!
In June 2010, JumpBecause hosted a Potluck-for-a-Cause fundraiser to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. People brought amazing food, made fun crafts, participated in a raffle, and listened to great local music... and of course JUMPED! Check out the highlights of our fundraiser on the "Causes" page.  Jump Because in MSU Alumni Magazine
Jump Because was interviewed for the Michigan State University Alumni Magazine (Winter 2010 issue, p. 15).
One of Jump Because's founders attended MSU as an undergraduate and we're all proud to see JB featured among other Spartan news!  Jump Because in
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