A FEARLESS teenager from Clitheroe has taken the plunge out of a plane to raise money for charity.

Georgia Burns, 17, took part in a skydive, jumping from 11,000 feet and raising more than £1,400 for Teenage Cancer Trust.

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Miss Burns, a sports student at Accrington and Rossendale College, started teaching trampoline fitness sessions Boogie Bounce at Carter Leisure Club in Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, and nominated the charity after starting the courses.

Miss Burns said she didn’t feel nervous when the plane starting rising to 11,000 feet.

She said: “I wasn’t nervous but when we got close and I was told to get ready it began to kick in a bit.

“When I jumped it all felt like a bit of a blur. After I went through the clouds all I could see was greenery coming towards me and the blue sky, it was fantastic.”

When the trust suggested the sports student should take part in a skydive, her mum Janine Cutler, 44, said she was against it.

She said: “My first thought was no.

“It’s such a scary thing to do and as a mother I was so worried for her as anything can happen up there.

“I was nervous on the day but she was very determined to do it.

“When she landed she had a big grin on her face and I was immensely proud of what she has achieved.

“The charity is close to our hearts and we are so happy we have raised a good amount for them.”

Miss Burns’ freefall lasted for 30 seconds and she then safely parachuted down at Lancaster Black Knights Parachute Centre.

Sabina Ruta, Teenage Cancer Trust regional fundraiser, said: “It’s so wonderful to have received support from Georgia, who took on a really brave challenge.

“As a charity we rely on voluntary donations and the support of the local community through challenges like these to ensure young people with cancer and their families have access to the best possible care and support.

“A huge thank you to Georgia and her mum, Janine for choosing Teenage Cancer Trust, and everyone who supported her.”

Teenage Cancer Trust is a UK charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and chances of survival of young people diagnosed with cancer.