TWO young ladies from Yate are jumping out of a plane for charity.

Jasmin El-Hag, 23, and Chloe Breaks, also 23, have been best friends for 'most of their lives'. They are now taking their friendship to new heights by taking part in a skydive on Sunday, August 19.

"We've been best friends for 20 years now and are basically the female version of the chuckle brothers," Jaz said when describing their relationship.

"We're two of the biggest liabilities, who always seek to go that one step further than anyone else, having no boundaries."

This time though, maybe they are close to finding the boundary, with the duo agreeing to jump out of a plane to raise money for three different charities.

South Western Ambulance Service, Southmead Hospital Charity for Intensive Care Unit and Headlight (a charity that deals with people that suffer with mental health problems) are the three that the young ladies have decided to support.

The aforementioned charities have been selected for specific reasons however, with all three meaning a lot to the pair individually.

"I have suffered from mental health issues and have never been open in talking about it," Jaz said.

"I've felt embarrassed, ashamed and have worried about what people may think of me. On January 6th 2018 I attempted to, and almost succeeded, in taking my own life.

"If it weren't for the rapid response, skills, equipment, and communication of South Western Ambulance Service, then I am almost certain I wouldn't be here today. After deciding to intubate me, I was then taken to Southmead Hospital Intensive Care Unit, where the outstanding care continued.

Jaz and her friend Chloe have been 'best friends' for over 20 years.

"I have never had positive experiences with mental health teams and never felt the benefits of them. I've tried therapies, counselling, medication etc and none of which have seemed to make a difference.

"However the Avon and Wiltshire mental health Partnership (Headlight) for me has been a lifeline. They are there 24/7, whether its 1am or 5pm, a weekday, weekend or Christmas Day.

"I am forever in debt to my care co-ordinator and psychiatrist and without the services that AWP offer I am unsure of what my future would have held."

Chloe is taking on the challenge after the South Western Ambulance Service saved her fathers life.

"I owe a huge thank you to South Western Ambulance Service and Southmead Intensive Care Unit for saving my Dad's life," she explained.

"My Dad fell down just 3 steps in our family home and suffered a serious brain injury, fractured skull in multiple places.

"Both of these services didn't just save his life, they also offered and provided a huge support to our whole family.

"I am forever grateful that after all he went through and that we went through as a family that my Dad has since made a full recovery, but it has not been an easy journey at all."

The duo insisted that they are looking forward to their jump, even though they are nervous.

"Our hope is that all money we raise will help to ensure that everyone can receive such high standard care from all 3 services as we have been lucky to have done," they finished.

So far Jaz and Chloe have raised over £600 for their three charities, but you can find their stories and how to donate at their gofundme page at gofundme.com/jazz-and-chloe039s-skydive.