Jump. Because.

 "I jump because big boys swing too!" - Jacob

Richmond, Virginia

"I jump for Jessica's 22nd birthday, apple picking in the mountains, and jumping on apples to make apple sauce!." -Hannah

Stribling Orchard, Markham, Virginia

"We jump for family vacations at the beach." -Staci and her wonderful family

Virginia Beach, Virginia

"We jump because we are lucky enough to see both sides of a rainbow when we're going through both difficult and wonderful times!" - Lily and Paula

Hanover, Virginia

"I jump for fall, pumpkin patches and corn mazes." -Staci

Chesterfield Berry Farm, Moseley, Virginia

This week, Jump Because celebrated its 6 month anniversary! We want to thank everyone who has contributed to Jump Because - we love receiving your photos and jumping stories. Cheers!

"We jump for the fall of our lives, spent in the company of good friends. Fall is like the summer, only on the weekends." - Lily, Paula, Erin and Sarah (co-founders of Jump Because)

Tuckahoe Plantation

Richmond, Virginia

"They jump to get funding!"

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts
http://www.vcu.edu/arts/research/research_grant_proposals.shtml

Richmond, Virginia

"We jump for Obama! As graduate students, we jump for a presidential nominee who values education!" -  Psychologists in Training

Richmond, Virginia

"We jump because we know how important this election is. The lines are long, but you can do it! Vote for a change!" - J.M. and Rick

Southside, Richmond, Virginia

"We jump because this has been an exciting election, and we can't wait to get out and VOTE!!" - Sarah and Paula

Southside, Richmond, Virginia