MORE than 40 people completed a sky dive in aid of St John’s Hospice, raising more than £13,000.
48 jumpers and their supporters descended upon the Black Knights Parachute Centre in Cockerham, Lancashire to raise vital funds for the Lancaster hospice.
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Head of fundraising at St John’s, Catherine Butterworth, who was also one of the 48 jumpers, said: “Wow, what an amazing experience on Saturday to join 47 fellow supporters as we all took on the challenge of jumping out of an aeroplane to support St John’s Hospice.
"For some, this challenge was about conquering fears, for others it was an opportunity to raise funds for a local charity close to their hearts. We all had one goal and one challenge, and I felt so privileged to have been part of what can only be described as an amazing and awesome day."
Paul Yeoman, owner at Black Knights, was so pleased with how the hospice team organised the event, that he has decided to make the hospice his charity of the year.
The hospice will be hosting another jump on September 23 and if you are interested in taking part visit www.sjhospice.org.uk/jump
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