Receiving an end-of-life diagnosis can be difficult, not just for the patient but also for their loved ones. At Weston Hospicecare, our team of palliative care experts is dedicated to working together to provide specialist support. Our social, emotional, psychological, spiritual and physical care helps guide people through one of the most difficult experiences they will ever face. With only 20% of our funding coming from the NHS, we have to raise £4 million each year to fund our care - something that's only made possible by our community.

Why am I doing this - because they are a fantastic Charity which has really supported my family. Also I am a little bit nutty. I need to raise as much as I can as the first part of the money raised goes towards the cost of the jump then after thats covered the rest goes to the hospice the more I raise the more weston hospice gets. 

This is going to be a big challenge for me as I hate heights and I don't like flying but I'm doing this for my Gramps.

One Thursday morning my nan had a Drs appointment and I had gone to look after Gramps as he was no longer well enough to be left alone.  He asked if it was cold outside  as he could no longer get out of bed I said no just cloudy then jokingly said we couldn't go sky diving  he said that was a shame .Now I can honestly say I'm not sure even when he was much younger and well if he ever would of  fancied skydiving  as we had never talked about it but that morning we had a laugh it was probably the last proper laugh we ever had.

On the 12th March I lost my Gramps a wonderful man with the biggest heart I have ever known he was always there no matter what to listen to me waffle (which I do  alot) laugh at me when I've done something silly (which I do alot) and he was proud of me no matter what I achieved  big or small.  He was also there to wipe away my tears and give hugs when ever you needed them. A fantastic  Dad,Gramps and GreatGramps.

When I saw the sky dive as a challenge that I could raise money for I thought why not and its a day after what would of been Gramps birthday so it is also a tribute to him.  Miss you so much Gramps .  Xx