My name is Shaun Baskerville and I will be taking part in an 11,000ft tandem skydive. Anyone who knows me will know this is practically mission impossible as I can't stand on a shed roof without getting stuck... I once got stuck on a pub roof and I had to be rescued by the fire brigade (just to give an idea of how bad I actually am with heights)

I am doing this in memory of my mother in law - Christine Freeman who is held dearly in many people's hearts and to also raise money for The Peter Pan Centre for children with special needs. Please spare a moment to watch the video and read the following information so you get a feel of what this charity is really about and how beneficial it is for the children and families involved.

This jump is going to push me to my absolute limit and make me face my biggest fear head on so can everyone kindly give generously and make a big difference to these children's start in life.

https://youtu.be/GG_wArdJAI8

https://thepeterpancentre.co.uk

The Peter Pan Centre is a children’s charity based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire and we support children with special needs, right from the moment they are born until they start school, and their families. We are very proud to be able to give disabled children throughout Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire the best start in life. Through our weekly specialist Education, Care and Development sessions, we support and help our children’s development on a physical, emotional and educational level. From building confidence to socialising, and from taking steps unaided to developing communication skills, each of our children has different needs and abilities and is encouraged at every stage by our caring and dedicated team of experts, who have over 80 years experience of supporting disabled children between them. Our sessions aim to give every child with an additional need the best early support to enable them to continue their journey into education.

Peter Pan Crisis AppealFeeling anxious and isolated is something that has always affected the families of children with special needs. Following government guidelines, the Peter Pan Centre had to close its' doors earlier this year, and remained closed until advised it was safe to reopen. This meant their children were struggling, missing their sessions at our centre and the chance to play with their peers. Their families were struggling too, having lost their much-needed respite break that the Centre provides. Many were also dealing with some significant behavioural and emotional challenges exhibited by their children as they struggled to cope with the sweeping changes to their world. The Centre continued to support children and families throughout the current health crisis, via phone or online and they worked hard in the background on securing appropriate school places, support packages and EHCP plans for children. Please help them weather this storm.