A GROUP of daredevils have taken on the challenge of a lifetime to raise money for East Lancashire Hospice.
Fourteen thrillseekers from across the region took part in the annual East Lancs Hospice skydive, jumping out of a plane at 15,000ft.
Abi Banks, from Houldsworth Solicitors in Clitheroe who did the skydive as part of a corporate challenge, said: “I’m a bit of an adrenaline junkie and jumping 10,000ft out of a plane definitely got my heart rate going.
“You need to make every minute of life count and I would 100 per cent recommend a skydive being a part of that.
“I wouldn’t think twice about doing it again to raise money for such an amazing cause which is close to a lot of people’s hearts.”
The skydive took place at Black Knights Parachute Centre in Cockerham, Lancaster, and the group managed to raise £11,428.
Janet Rompca, from Keyfleet Insurance in Ribchester, said: “I had always wanted to do a skydive and, when the opportunity to do one for such a worthwhile cause presented itself, it was a no brainer for me. The whole experience was amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
“The support from the hospice was great and they made it all very easy.”
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