Hospital charity needs daredevils to sign up for first ever skydive

Northamptonshire Health Charity, who fund above and beyond what the NHS can afford, pictured at their third birthday party last year.

Northamptonshire Health Charity are holding their very first 13,000 ft charity skydive day on Sunday, June 7 at Hinton Skydiving Centre.

There are 10 places up for grabs and the money raised can fund a department or ward of your choice.

Community fundraiser, Rob Powell, said: "We have 10 places and it costs £230 to complete the skydive. We are asking for a £50 deposit to secure a place and £180 on the day.

Fundraiser Trudi pictured whizzing through the air at a previous charity skydive for Northampton General Hospital.

"We have had quite a bit of interest so far. You don't have to be a staff member to take part, you can be a member of the public who might want to take the plunge for a cause close to your heart.

"We wanted to do something different this year and add another event to our fundraising calendar. The charity abseil is really great each year and we want to add more variety with the skydive."

The charity helps to enhance patient care in all departments, wards and services for Northampton General Hospital as well as for the community and mental health hospitals and services across the county.

If those taking part do not have a special cause the funds raised through the event will be put into a pot to provide extra funding to buy the very best equipment, improve the hospital environment, support staff development and hospital training.

Get in touch with the team today if you want to take part.

Through other skydiving hospital fundraisers, Trudi Stripp managed to raise £805 for the special care baby unit, a team of staff from Spencer Ward at NGH raised £1,800 and Holly and Samantha Pearson bagged £580 for Becket Ward to thank staff for the care their uncle Kevin received.

If you would like to take part, call the team on 01604 626927 or email [email protected].