Skydiving sensations help retire club legend’s iconic #15 jersey by jumping into Lumen Field on Aug. 25
The Highlight Pro Skydiving Team, an elite all-female skydiving team focused on highlighting women’s rights initiatives, will fly into Lumen Field for the Seattle Reign FC vs. North Carolina Courage match on Sunday, Aug. 25. This match is dedicated to retiring club legend Megan Rapinoe’s iconic number 15 jersey to honor her illustrious career with the team. The skydivers will join the celebrations by delivering a spectacular aerial display complete with a RISE-branded flag and streamers, commemorating Rapinoe’s historic jersey retirement in a striking black and purple design. This jump will honor Rapinoe’s remarkable career and her contributions to human rights advocacy.
The team, composed of 13 women with an average of 20 years in the sport and 200,000 jumps among them, was formed to jump across America at events to elevate women’s rights and equality. Skydivers participating in this extraordinary tribute include Melanie Curtis, Keri Bell, Allison Reay, Kaz Sheekey and Amy Chmelecki. Representation and equality are important to Highlight, with only 14% of skydivers identifying as female, according to the United States Parachute Association (USPA).
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