Care Home Workers Take Fundraising to New Heights with Tandem Skydive

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Two brave care home workers from Barchester Healthcare's Kings Park Care Home, Jane Shanahan and Stephanie Read, took part in the Skydive25 fundraising challenge for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care on June 14. They jumped from 15,000 feet as part of the charity event, which aimed to raise vital funds for the hospice. The duo, along with ten other thrill-seekers, completed the tandem skydive at Old Sarum Airfield near Salisbury, raising £1,476 for the charity. Their efforts contributed to a collective total of £6,885 raised by all participants on the day.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jane Shanahan and Stephanie Read, care home workers from Barchester Healthcare's Kings Park Care Home, participated in the Skydive25 fundraising challenge for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.
  • They jumped from 15,000 feet at Old Sarum Airfield near Salisbury on June 14 as part of the charity event.
  • The duo wore bright shoes to be spotted from the ground and were lucky that friends and family managed to capture some fantastic photos.
  • Angela Cawsey, activities lead, was unable to participate but was determined to complete her skydive later this year.
  • To date, the Kings Park team has raised £1,476, contributing to a collective total of £6,885 raised by all participants on the day.
  • The money raised will go directly to support the vital work of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, which needs to raise £3.8 million each year to provide its services free to help people with life-limiting illnesses and their families across East Dorset.
  • The event was part of the Skydive25 fundraising challenge, which aims to raise funds for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.
  • Jane and Stephanie expressed their gratitude to residents, families, colleagues, local businesses, and friends for their support.

Statistics:

  • The Kings Park team has raised £1,476 to date.
  • The collective total raised by all participants on the day is £6,885.
  • The hospice needs to raise £3.8 million each year to provide its services free to help people with life-limiting illnesses and their families across East Dorset.
  • The Skydive25 fundraising challenge aims to raise funds for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.
  • The tandem skydive experience consisted of a minute's freefall at over 120 miles per hour.

Sources:

  • Barchester Healthcare, "Care Home Workers Take Fundraising to New Heights with Tandem Skydive"
  • Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties, "Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties raises more than £3,000 for charity"
  • Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, "Skydive25 Fundraising Challenge"