A CHARITY air ambulance that provides its services across South Gloucestershire is calling all adrenaline lovers to take part in a 10,000ft skydive to raise funds for the charity.
The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is looking for people to sign up for the challenge of jumping out of a plane at 10,000ft with sponsorship money going towards helping the charity to keep their helicopter flying.
She said: “As a fundraiser for GWAAC it was important to me to put my money where my mouth is. I couldn’t ask people to help me raise the £2 million pounds we need each year to run without doing my bit.
“The skydive made me feel quite nervous, I’m not a fan of heights. Normally when you board a plane it’s to go somewhere nice not to throw yourself out.
“My instructor Dan helped settle my nerves and there wasn’t really time to think about it which was good.
“Before I knew it I was freefalling 5,000 feet at 120 miles per hour before the parachute kicked in and I floated back down to earth for the other 5,000 feet.
“It was exhilarating and frightening all at the same time and I am pleased I did it.”
The skydiving events will be held on June 14, September 20 and December 12.
To take part in the skydive email fundraising@gwaac.com.
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