DARLINGTON and Teesside residents are being asked to join in with a charity initiative to get one million people bouncing on the same day next month.

Individuals from the area are being called upon to take part in National Get Britain Bouncing Day on June 27 to help raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

Martin Schofield, chief executive of Super Tramp, which is sponsoring the safe trampolining campaign, said: “We are hoping to get one million people bouncing during National Get Britain Bouncing Day so every person counts.

“We need as many people from Darlington and Teesside as possible to sign up to help us reach our target.

“We’ve asked schools and trampolining clubs to sign up for the event but in order to reach our target of getting one million people bouncing we need people with trampolines in their back gardens or individuals with space hoppers to get involved too.

“Following the event we will be counting up how many people took part and we really hope to reach the one million mark.”

Get Britain Bouncing is a campaign designed to promote the many benefits of trampolining.

The initiative is supported by the national trampoline manufacturer, supplier and retailer, Super Tramp, which is committed to helping the nation enjoy bouncing safely.

The company helped set up the organisation by bringing various bodies together and is sponsoring it.

Mr Schofield added: “Get Britain Bouncing is an awareness day but we have organised the event during the Cystic Fibrosis Trust’s fundraising and awareness week, Cystic Fibrosis Week, which runs from June 24 until 30.

“We are encouraging people to raise money on the day through a £1 donation from everyone taking part.”

To sign up, visit getbritainbouncing.org.uk