Join Tina as she skydives for local people

Unbeknown to Brenda Clark, who lived in Dagenham, she had been living with a rare form of lung cancer for two years before she was diagnosed in June 2019.

Brenda was admitted to Saint Francis Hospice in August where she spent two weeks on the ward before sadly passing away on 2 September.

To honour her mum and support the Hospice, Tina will be jumping out of a plane on Sunday, 21st March for the first time and she's definitely more excited than nervous!

"Mum loved her family and was a huge presence in our lives. My world shattered to pieces at the loss of my mum," said Tina.

"The Hospice was kind, loving, supportive and treated my mum with dignity and respect and it meant so much to us that we were able to stay with her all day and even overnight."

"The Hospice also supported us through this devastating time and showed great compassion towards us all when our mum sadly passed away. This devastating loss was extremely hard for our family and each day I pray for a cancer cure to stop others experiencing the same devastation and loss that we had to."

"To mark a year and a half since her death, I really wanted to give something back to the Hospice for all the help it gave mum at the very end. I am an adrenalin junkie so when I saw the skydive on the Hospice website, I knew I was going to do it."

"This exhilarating skydive is my way of showing gratitude to the hospice and honouring my mum's memory and legacy as she continued to support local charities in our community. I know my mum would have been extremely proud of me."

"Saint Francis Hospice has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and the charity relies on our donations to continue its hard work. I know the Hospice doesn't get as much support as it should from the government and it is important that it is there for local people when they need it."

"People say time heals your pain but there is a void in my heart and in my world that will never be filled, but I am determined to do all I can to thank the Hospice for all its support and to give back to this wonderful charity."

Tina has already raised £625 - smashing her target of £350!

Have you always dreamed of doing a skydive? If you'd like to join Tina on the adventure of a lifetime, click here to find out more -  or email events@sfh.org.uk or call the events team on 01708 753319 for more information.