Jump for Life

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Jump for Life, started by Jaymz Dilworth in late 2005, is a petition being circulated for the Board of Directors of the Golden Gate Bridge as an alternative to a suicide barrier. Jump for Life proposes that bungee jumping should be permitted from the bridge and a portion of the proceeds used to fund suicide prevention and mental health charities. It is suggested that one million dollars per year could be raised in this manner.

Proponents also hope that Jump for Life may reduce the allure of the bridge as a suicide destination and be an opportunity for people to overcome their fears.