
Izzy Bucsko
Making Every Moment Count
Izzy hardly met a stranger. Anywhere she found herself, a stranger would always become a new friend – from the villagers in a remote part of Papua New Guinea to her co-workers and customers at Skydive Arizona. First, you’d hear Izzy’s unmistakable laugh – big, bold, and loud. Then, with arms outstretched, she’d pull you into one of her trademark bear hugs. Life and people, she believed, were just too extraordinary to let pass you by. We are most proud that Izzy’s heart was big enough for everyone – just like Jesus.
Forever In Our Hearts
Izzy’s Last Jump
All roads led Izzy to travel and adventure. In high school, she developed her rodeo skills as an avid barrel racer and later she attended YWAM outreach and surf school in Australia while also participating in a mission trip. After growing up in a skydiving family in Minnesota, she returned to this passion in 2020. Izzy began to train for competition while also working as an assistant manager at Adventures in Skydiving at Skydive Arizona. She was approaching 800 jumps. But on October 16, 2023, tragedy struck. Izzy – our fierce, fun-loving adventurer – died in a skydiving accident. She was 23 years old.


Izzy’s Wing
Founded In Loving Memory
Called To Give Back
Our Mission
Izzy had a big personality – always ready for the next adventure, to meet new people, and to soak up all life offers. Her most special gift, however, was helping others to find their own peace and joy. Izzy was a living example of God’s love: Once, on a missionary trip, she left a suitcase of everything she had for families living in poverty in Papua New Guinea. As she connected with countless skydivers from all backgrounds – many recovering from or experiencing challenges in life – she loved without judgment and accepted all people. This inspires our mission at Izzy’s Wing.
