I was 29 when I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkins Lymphoma. In one simple moment, one Doctor's appointment, it literally felt like my world fell apart. What followed was a year filled with worry, with blood tests, scans, biopsies, 12 rounds of chemotherapy, more scans, pain, sickness, tiredness, medication, doctors appointments, hospital stays... until finally in 2011 I received my all clear. Without a doubt this remains the hardest thing I have ever been through, something I simply couldn't have got through without the unfaltering support of my husband, family and friends.

So - on the 18th September I will be marking my 10 year anniversary of that all important all-clear by throwing myself out of a plane for the fantastic charity that is St Barnabas. If my experience has taught me anything, it's that we should live for today. Don't take for granted what you have - treasure it.

2021 also happens to be the year I turn 40!! Another fantastic reason to tick 'throw yourself out of a plane' off that bucket list. Sky-diving is something I have always wanted to try, but somehow never managed to find the right reason to do it.

St Barnabas Hospice have lost around £2 million since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.Any money you can donate to support me with this challenge would be greatly appreciated. You will be making a real difference to patients and families across Lincolnshire living with a life-limiting or terminal illness, ensuring St Barnabas can be there for them every day of the year.By way of example, every £14.02 raised will enable St Barnabas to provide one hour of specialist at-home care to a patient living with a life-limiting or terminal illness.