Two Liverpool nurses bravely took to the skies to take part in a charity skydive.
Christine Helm and Tracey Curran, who work for the Nursing and Quality Department at Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, took time to enjoy the views above the city before and throwing themselves from a plane to raise funds for Cancer Services at the hospital.
The plucky pair spent weeks training for the jump, which took place on Saturday July 24th. Their team of supporters waited for the clouds to clear and for perfect conditions to see their loved ones undertake this challenge of a lifetime.
Nurse Christine gave the waiting spectators a fright as her parachute failed to open. After a dramatic few seconds the emergency chute was deployed.
Unphased, Christine said: "I think I scared the life out of my family they have made me promise not to do it ever again, although I would!
"It was very exciting and would recommend anyone to do it. I really wanted to do something to help raise money for the cancer services at Aintree. Working at the hospital, and also having friends and family who’ve been here means this place is really important to me.
The fearless women raised over £1000 for cancer services. They each paid £70 out of their own money to register to do the jump as their contribution.
For more information about Skydives or other fundraising events please contact Lindsay Tilston Jones on 01515298149 fundraising@aintree.nhs.uk
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