"Our bus stopped at many odd places. This random cave turned out to be a super setting for a jump shot." -Patrick
November 2008
Somewhere on the South Island, New Zealand
November 2008
Somewhere on the South Island, New Zealand
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 "Who says glacier walks can't include a little jumping too? It had to be a one shot though... The guide weren't too happy about it but luckily it turned out quite alright." -Patrick Franz Joseph Glacier, New Zealand  "A great trip always starts with good jump! In New Zealand we stopped at a statue of Abel Tasman, who found New Zealand back in days and he just had to be jumped!" -Patrick Somewhere between Christchurch and Kaikoura, New Zealand, November 2008 
"One of my first Gorgeous hikes in New Zealand was to the summit of Papamoa Hil. A view this Delicious required an enthusiastic Jump! This country is Stunning :-)" -Empress*Ali (Check out her other photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/empressali/with/2910511823/) Papamoa, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand 
"This one is at the top of New Zealand :)" -Empress*Ali Check out her other shots here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/empressali/4530774920/ Cape Reinga, Northland, New Zealand 
"I jump because life's a beach, bro!" -Vanessa & Dylan Waipapa Point, South Island New Zealand  "I jump because my plastic bag skirt reminds people how bags damage our gorgeous environment." - Siobhan Jump outside of her house at Brewery Creek, Central Otago, New Zealand This photo was sent as a submission for our recent Jump Because Challenge + Contest. The winner's submission is featured here. Jumpers were asked to submit a photo that best represents this quote from jumping inspiration, Philippe Halsman. "When you ask a person to jump, his attention is mostly directed toward the act of jumping and the mask falls so that the real person appears."  "I jump because I am so lucky to live in such a beautiful country." - Vanessa New Zealand     "We were on our way up to see the gannets (see other attached photo) and we just decided to have a little phone celebrating our arrival at the top. Although our first take was a little premature :)." -Brooks and friends Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand FYI: Gannets are large, black and white seabirds (Thanks, Wikipedia!)  "I jump because I enjoy the amazing beach!" - Miffy | 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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