Indoor Climbing Group Members Defying Gravity and Expectations Skydiving for Charity!
Most seniors are content with quiet retirement, but not Heather and Jim who leapt out of a plane at 15,000 feet, free-falling through the clouds above Langar airfield before their parachutes opened in a tandem skydive to raise funds for Nottingham Hospitals Charity.
Within weeks donations had risen to in excess of £2000 fuelled by well-wishers inspired by their bravery. It’s a reminder to us all that courage and compassion don’t retire. You are never too old to make a difference or to do something that scares you.
Strapped to expert instructors and cheered on by family and friends Heather and Jim completed their tandem dives with wide grins and waving arms. Jim commented that it was an amazing, phenomenal experience and he would love to do it again.
What’s next for these sky legends?
Well after an abseil last year and a skydive this year there are no signs of them slowing down, Heather did mention that next year she is coming down to earth for the next one and signing up to a Dragon Boat Race!