Two fearless Keynsham care home colleagues from have raised more than £1,500 for the Alzheimer’s Society after taking on a dramatic 10,000-foot skydive.
Sarah Phelps and Maddie Hewer from Meryton Place Care Home made the daring leap at Old Sarum Airfield. The pair free-fell for 30 seconds before safely landing back on solid ground after the unforgettable experience.
Care home business administrator Sarah said: “We had beautiful weather for it, and it was amazing. By far the best bit was the landing and having my feet back on firm ground!”
Receptionist Maddie added: “The plane ride up was my favourite part because it was really calm and peaceful, but physically jumping from the plane was definitely the scariest bit!”
The Alzheimer’s Society provides a wide range of support services for people affected by dementia, including a national helpline, expert guidance, local support groups, and funding for research aimed at improving care and raising awareness.
The skydive was organised as part of Dementia Action Week, which encourages people across the country to take action to improve the lives of those living with dementia.
Sarah added: “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us and donated to the Alzheimer’s Society. The generosity we’ve received has been overwhelming and it really motivated us to complete the challenge.
“Working in the care sector means we see first-hand the impact dementia can have, not only on those living with the condition but also on their loved ones. That’s why supporting organisations like the Alzheimer’s Society is so important.
“It was an unforgettable experience for both of us and knowing that we were doing it for such an important cause made every nerve and every second of the jump worthwhile.”