Seven skydives across seven continents: world record attempt by Legacy Expeditions Skydiving Team

September 18, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, United States--Legacy Expeditions, a veteran-owned extreme expedition company, is raising awareness and inspiring action to support the Folds of Honor Foundation through their upcoming global expedition, Triple 7, in January 2023; the seven-day, record-breaking skydiving adventure includes seven skydives across seven continents world record attempt to raise $7 million for educational scholarships for military families, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

The expedition, supported by Complete Parachute Solutions, begins at the bottom of the world at Union Glacier Camp, Antarctica.

Photo above: Mike Sarraille jumping Mt. Everest for Legacy Expedition's 2021 expedition, and Andy Stumpf, world-record wingsuit skydiver /Legacy Expeditions.

Then travels to Punta Arenas, Chile; Cape Town, South Africa; Perth, Australia; the United Arab Emirates, Barcelona, Spain; ending in Tampa, Florida, home of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

Through this arduous journey, Dr. Kirk Parsley, Navy SEAL and Navy Doctor (ret.), will be monitoring the skydivers to assess the impact on the performance and physiology for future research on the body's well being under extreme conditions.

Photo above: Folds of Honor (PRNewsfoto/Legacy Expeditions)

"We would be going to for two records," says Mike Sarraille

7 continent skydiving team record (multiple jumpers). "We will be jumping each continent in honor of a fallen U.S. Special Operations Soldiers; the world record will reflect their names (in honor of).
7 continent tandem skydiving record. "This would be Jim Wigginton in honor of Tom Noonan who recently passed away attempting the highest skydiving record."

"Conglomerating a special group of retired Tier One operators on a 7-Day record-breaking skydiving adventure across 7 continents to raise $7 million for educational scholarships for military families for Folds of Honor, which awarded 9000 scholarships last year and 44,000 since it was founded. To donate, please visit - TRIPLE7.givesmart.com

"The expedition begins at the bottom of the world at Union Glacier Camp, Antarctica. Then travels to Punta Arenas, Chile; Cape Town, South Africa; Perth, Australia; the United Arab Emirates, Barcelona, Spain; ending in Tampa, Florida, home of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

"Through this arduous journey, Dr. Kirk Parsley, Navy SEAL and Navy Doctor (ret.), will be monitoring the skydivers to assess the impact on the performance and physiology for future research on the body’s wellbeing under extreme conditions. A documentary crew will follow the expedition team led by the famous writer, director, and producer of The Blair Witch Project, Dan Myrick; and Kristian Krempel, a film and entertainment industry executive.

"Team Members: Andystumpf, Bob keller, Glenn Cowan, Kristian Krempel, Fred Williams, Nick Kush, Dan Myrick, Jim Wiggington."

Photo above (3) and below (4,5): Fastest time to tandem skydive all seven continents: James C. Wigginton and Thomas J. Noonan lll set world record

Legacy Expeditions, sponsors, and partners believe in the concept called Post-Traumatic Growth - that combat made us more respectful, kind, and empathetic to our fellow man and fueled Global War on Terrorism veterans to live life to the fullest.

Triple 7 will:

Attempt to raise $7M in donations and awareness for Folds of Honor.
Highlight the incredible accomplishments of US Combat Veterans from the Global War on Terrorism by sharing positive stories about resilience, learning, and growth from combat.
Elevate our sponsors' commitment to the nation's veterans and their families. Current corporate sponsors for Triple 7 Expedition are Frog Fuel, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Men's Journal, Complete Parachute Solutions, Ventus Respiratory, Resco Instruments, Talent War Group, Salomon, and Fieldcraft Survival. If interested in sponsoring the Triple 7 Expedition, please contact Legacy Expeditions at info@3oneventures.com.
Lay the groundwork for future extreme expeditions facilitating the mental and spiritual reawakening of the countless veterans in need.

Mike Sarraille, Founder of Legacy Expeditions explains, "It is exciting to watch my brothers and sisters in arms come home and influence positive change in our nation that reflects and honors the memory of those we lost on the battlefield. Actions speak louder than words, and Legacy Expeditions will tighten those bonds through extreme experiences for veterans who need a physical, mental, and spiritual recharge while raising money for great causes."

"We are grateful to Legacy Expeditions for undertaking the momentous task to raise awareness and funds for academic scholarships for military dependents," said Lt Col Dan Rooney, Founder, and CEO of Folds of Honor. "They clearly understand the importance of an education and know firsthand how it can benefit the military families we serve."

The Firm is founded and run by retired Tier One Special Operators, Navy SEAL (ret.), former Recon Marine and CEO of Talent War Group, Mike Sarraille and Navy SEAL (ret.), and former wingsuit world record holder Andy Stumpf.

Also joining this expedition are expedition lead Fred Williams, former Navy SEAL and President/CEO of Complete Parachute Solutions; expedition assistant lead, Nick Kush, Navy EOD (ret.); Robert Keller, retired Army Tier One operator; Mike Glover, Army Special Forces (ret.) and founder of Fieldcraft Survival; Evan Hafer, former Army Special Forces and Founder of Black Rifle Coffee Company; Glenn Cowan, retired Canada JTF-2 operator and CEO of ONE9 Venture Capital; and Jim Wigginton, former Marine and Private Equity executive, and current world record holder of the "7 Continent Tandem Record" that Triple 7 expedition plans to break.

A documentary crew will follow the expedition team led by the famous writer, director, and producer of The Blair Witch Project, Dan Myrick, and Kristian Krempel, a film and entertainment industry executive.