Christine Duffy's sky dive raises $85k for hurricane relief
Jumping at the chance to support military and first responders assisting in hurricane relief efforts, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy completed a tandem skydive fundraiser over Tampa Bay.
October 20, 2024
Her effort delivered more than $85,000 to the Gary Sinise Foundation to help those impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Inaugural Special Forces Legacy Initiatives cruise
The dive coincided with the inaugural Special Forces Legacy Initiatives cruise on Carnival Paradise. Additionally, the Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation is matching funds to donate to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Duffy’s dive took place Saturday as Carnival Paradise departed from Port Tampa Bay. She dived with the Round Canopy Parachute Team, a nonprofit that honors the history of Allied Airborne Forces, as well as members of the USSOCOM Para-Commandos, the US Special Operations Command's premier aerial parachute demonstration team. Duffy jumped from the Tico Belle, a World War II veteran C-47 aircraft flown during the Normandy D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944.
Supporting a meaningful cause
'Jumping from a plane was a rush, but the real thrill is supporting a meaningful cause in one of our important homeport communities,' Duffy said. She expressed gratitude to those who donated to the effort, adding: 'I’m proud we can deliver this significant donation to the Gary Sinise Foundation, a great organization supporting the work of military and first responders assisting in hurricane relief efforts.'
The tandem skydive followed a day full of events at Port Tampa Bay, including a special performance by Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, and on board Carnival Paradise.
Special Forces Legacy Initiatives chartered the ship so special forces alumni, their families, Gold Star families and friends could take a five-day cruise to The Bahamas and strengthen the bonds within their community. This sailing is bringing together Green Berets who served from the Korean War to present times.
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