Monday 17 February 2014

Thrill-seekers sought for skydive in aid of Nottingham Hospitals Charity

Daredevils still looking for a challenge in 2014 are being invited to take the plunge and join a charity skydive in aid of Nottingham’s hospitals.
Adventurous patients, staff and members of the public are being invited to sign up to the sponsored event – and help raise money for charity in the process.

Nottingham Hospitals Charity is looking for volunteers to take part in sponsored tandem freefall parachute jumps from 10,000 ft at Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire on either Sunday 16th March or Sunday 15th June 2014.  

Participants need to raise a minimum of £395 in aid of the charity, and can nominate which area of the hospital they would like to support. In return, they will receive training and get the opportunity to complete an exhilarating skydive strapped to an experienced instructor.

 “Many people like to set themselves a challenge each year, and we’d urge those who haven’t already done so to think about undertaking a sponsored skydive in 2014,” said Barbara Cathcart, Chief Executive at Nottingham Hospitals Charity.

“Of course it’s not for the faint-hearted, but those who have skydived previously say it’s a pretty memorable experience.”

Last year Nottingham University  Hospitals Trust chief executive Peter Homa took part in a skydive for the Charity, along with his wife and daughter. Peter said: “The three of us all wanted to do something to support the hospitals through fundraising and the skydive was a fantastic experience for us, really exhilarating and fun. By fundraising for Nottingham Hospitals Charity, we can all make a difference towards improving services for our patients, visitors and staff.”

Nottingham Hospitals Charity exists to benefit patients, staff and facilities at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust’s City Hospital, Queen’s Medical Centre and Ropewalk House campuses. Donations are used to enhance patient care by providing added extras such as specialist equipment, medical research and staff development.

Participants in the skydives can choose which area they wish to support, such as Nottingham Children’s Hospital, breast cancer research, Hayward House hospice, the Cystic Fibrosis Campaign or any other part of the hospitals.

Anyone interested in taking part or signing up should contact Nottingham Hospitals Charity on charity@nuh.nhs.uk or 0115 9627905.

To find out more about Nottingham Hospitals Charity, to make a donation or to get involved in fundraising, go to www.nottinghamhospitalscharity.org.uk

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