Kristin Everitt with daughter Emily, who suffers from Rett syndrome.

Pelham's Kristin Everitt dove out of a plane last year to raise money for her "silent angel" -- four-year-old daughter Emily who was born with Rett Syndrome. The neurological disorder affects one in 10,000-23,000 girls. Everitt has organized a second Jump for an Angel event at Skydive Burnaby Sept. 13-14.

Last year, Kristin Everitt made big air for Rett Syndrome.

The Pelham mom made the jump at Skydive Burnaby for her five-year-old daughter Emily, who suffers from the genetic disorder, the worst of autism spectrum disorders.

It was around Emily's first birthday that Everitt realized there was something different about her baby. Her motor skills were weakening and she suddenly wasn't able to do the things she had learned -- crawling, drinking from a cup and interacting with others. It wasn't until her second birthday that Everitt would learn what was wrong with Emily.

One in 15,000 girls are affected by Rett Syndrome, the most disabling of conditions of the autism spectrum. Girls are born healthy and appear normal until six to 18 months of age when a mutated gene desJumtroys speech and mobility and causes neurological and other health problems.

After last year's jump raised $15,000 for the Ontario Rett Syndrome Association, plans are to double the donation this year.

The Skydive Burnaby Jump for an Angel charity fundraiser takes place Sept. 13 and 14, a rain date is set for Sept. 20 and 21. With a second day added to the agenda there is room for 120 jumpers. Each jumper must raise a minimum of $600.

"It was an experience I'll remember for the rest of my life," said Everitt of last year's event. "We had such great success last year I wanted to do it again."

Those who can't make it on the day of the jump can still do their part. Jumps for Rett Syndrome can be scheduled in advance of or following the main event. More information is available at www.jumpforanangel.com or www.skydiveburnaby.com.

"There is hope for Emily," said Everitt. "We want to do our part to raise funds for research that will help her."