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 "My friend, Quanwei, jumps because our college entrance exam is over. What we will face is a new world. Our new life in college is at the corner... I took that photo in the classroom of my high school the day we graduated from school." -Chenfeng HangZhou, China Add Comment  "We jump because the sun is about to set on the #1 star gazing location in the world." -Dana Mauna Kea, Hawaii  "We jump because we were featured in VCU's alumni magazine!" -JumpBecausers Richmond, Virginia Today in the USA, we're celebrating Thanksgiving. As tradition has it, Thanksgiving is filled with amazing harvest food (think: turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberries, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie - yum, yum, and yum!), and we slow the pace of the busy lives we lead to catch up with friends and family and be at peace for a day. At times it can feel like the only thing certain in life is uncertainty. Today we can think on the light and dark in life, and remember to do those things that help us stay light, and happy. Like jumping... :) Here at JumpBecause, we're taking a few days off to be with our friends and family, and we wish all of you out there a wonderful Thanksgiving! We'll be back after the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving! What makes YOU light? Send your jumps and jumping stories about the things that help to keep light in your life to jumpbecause@gmail.com!   "I decided to use inspiration from jumpbecause for my self-portrait. Sort of like 'I jump because I'm me!' The little circle things inside are things I've done, events in my life, and maybe even labels I would give myself/other people would call me. The point is that everything I've done is a part of me, flowing through the interior like veins or a map of my life. I thought the jumpbecause position was perfect because I think it says that I'm happy with who I am, the good and the bad, look at me! I hope you enjoy!" - Lizzie Auburn, Alabama  "My parents jump because they made it all the way up there!" - Brett, of Mary and Mark Idaho    "I jump because sometimes you need a little jump start!" - Paula Richmond, Virginia   "I was jumping because jumping is RAD!!!!!!!" - Kevin Los Angeles, California    "I jump because I found a new way to get outside!" - Isis Richmond, Virginia | 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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