Toby Holt describes himself as an adrenaline junkie and refuses to let a debilitating condition slow him down. The 20-year-old from Wagga recently travelled with his parents to Wollongong to tick off a major bucket-list item: a skydive from 13,000 feet.
Overcoming challenges with courage
Toby, who has Juvenile Huntington's Disease (JHD), a neurological genetic degenerative disease affecting movement and speech, jumped without fear. 'I'm brave and I don't get scared, but it was crazy. I had so much fun,' he said, adding that his next goal is bungee jumping.
Support from Skydive Australia
Toby's mother, Louise Holt, praised the Skydive Australia team in Wollongong for their support. 'They were just so supportive, the guys who helped strap him up, girls at the desk and everyone was just super helpful,' she said.
Instructor Tahi Munroe, who has completed over 17,000 jumps, said seeing the smiles after landing is the most rewarding part. While organising a jump for someone with a disability requires extra effort, he enjoys every moment. 'After doing one jump with someone with disability, it feels like I've done five or six jumps, not just mentally but physically as well,' he explained.
Toby's skydive was a dream come true, and his story continues to inspire many in the community.
