Three women from Blandford Forum have raised almost £1,700 for Young Lives vs Cancer in a skydive in Salisbury.
Amy Ellis, Katy Clark and Kirsty Clark did the jump for the former CLIC Sargent charity strapped to an instructor, tumbling more than 10,000 feet at up to 120mph.
Amy said: “My 12-year-old nephew Freddy is being treated for acute myeloid leukaemia. So far, he has amazed his family, friends, community and football club with his strength, determination and good heart. We really wanted to show Freddy our support, so my friend Katy and I decided to take on a skydive.
“We were terrified at the thought of jumping out of a plane at 10,000 feet! However, as Freddy is being so brave, we wanted to take on a challenge which took us out of our comfort zone. It was the most incredible experience – we both found it amazing and really want to jump out of that plane again!
“We are so pleased we have raised so much to support our chosen charity, Young Lives vs Cancer, and we would like to thank everyone who has kindly sponsored us.”
Katy said: “I’m so proud of how much we’ve raised and hope it will help other people. I only met Freddy for the first time recently and he is the bravest kid I’ve ever met, and so lovely. It was an incredible experience and I hope we continue to raise money for the charity.”
Sadie Boardwell was going to jump but had to pull out after becoming pregnant, but helped raise money.
Liz Blunt, Dorset senior fundraising engagement manager for Young Lives vs Cancer, said: “We are so grateful to Amy and Katy for signing up to the skydive for Young Lives vs Cancer. As a charity we don’t receive any government funding and can only provide the vital support we do to families like Freddy’s thanks to our supporters.
“The £1,685 that was raised could pay for almost 17 registration grants that we offer families to help with the extra costs cancer incurs. Our research shows that on average a family needs to find an extra £600 a month when they have a child with cancer, for example, with extra travel costs.
Anyone who likes the sound of taking on a skydive can find out more at www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk/events/skydive-for-clic-sargent/

Amy helped raise more than £1,000 for Young Lives vs Cancer