Care for Veterans charity tandem skydive sees group aged 17 to 85 go above and beyond
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Nine adventurous fundraisers took to the sky at Netheravon Airfield in Wiltshire on August 6 and raised more than £5,000 for the hospital home in Boundary Road.
Ages in the group ranged from 17 to 85 and they went above and beyond, braving a 14,000ft fall, compared to the usual 10,000ft altitude for skydiving.
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Hide AdBrian Pate, the eldest taking part, raised more than £1,000 alone. He said: "It was beautiful, most enjoyable. I have done three skydives now. I am 85 and I plan to do another one when I am 90.”
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Jordan Gledhill, who took part with Justina Miksaite and Reece Redman, said: "It was an amazing experience which was made better by doing it for a great charity."
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Hide AdRebecca Nicholas and Megan Rogerson said they were feeling 'good and a bit nervous' beforehand but they knew they were in safe hands.
The money raised will support care and rehabilitation for disabled ex-armed forces personnel.
The next big fundraising event for Care for Veterans is the Worthing 10k on Sunday, October 9. Visit careforveterans.org.uk/events for more information or telephone 01903 218444.