Naked bungy jumpers in Nanaimo raised more than ever before for mental health programs on Vancouver Island.

According to a press release, the naked bungy fundraiser for Mental Health Recovery Partners this past weekend, March 5-6, at WildPlay Element Park, raised more than $100,000.

An e-mail from WildPlay noted that this yearB次元官网网址檚 total was more than double the previous best.

The release said the money raised will help enable mental health support for more than 600 people on the Island.

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Tom Benson, CEO of WildPlay, added in the release that raising awareness and support for mental health might be more important this year than ever before.

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WildPlay parks are located in Nanaimo, Victoria and Maple Ridge and are open year-round, featuring activities such as ziplines, obstacle courses, axe throwing and more.

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