Why a Marbella local is skydiving Everest at 65 to fight bullying
How far would you go to protect a child from the cruel pain of bullying? One inspiring hero from our […]
A 65-year-old Marbella native, Pancho Campo, is set to embark on a skydiving adventure to the summit of Mount Everest in an effort to combat the issue of bullying. Campo, a former professional tennis player and entrepreneur, is aiming to make history as the first Spaniard to execute a solo skydive in the Everest region and the oldest person to accomplish the feat.
His mission, dubbed the Zero Bullying campaign, is backed by the Spanish Association for the Prevention of School Bullying (AEPAE) and aims to reach out to young people who are suffering in silence. Recent findings from the ANAR Foundation reveal that over 14 percent of students have experienced or witnessed bullying or online abuse.
Pancho hopes his leap of faith will show young people that they are never alone and that they can rise above their fears. In August 2024, he completed a HALO jump in Herning, Denmark to raise awareness about bullying and youth mental health. Supporters can follow Pancho's journey and join the movement through his social media channels, Instagram, and Facebook.
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