Priory Skydive for Cancer Charities

Two members of Priory Rotary King’s Lynn, along with two university students, have now completed their tandem skydives for cancer. The event was organised by David Mills, who was unable to join the team as there isn’t a suitable harness available in the UK which would protect his pacemaker. However, he is dedicated to the cause and is leading the fundraising activity on behalf of Priory Rotary.

Ken Johnson completed his skydive back in November last year at the North London Skydiving Centre at Wimblington near Peterborough. Nigel Chettleburgh, accompanied by university students Sam Von Haartman and Jacob Wagstaffe, were finally able to do theirs on June 12th after waiting for favourable weather conditions.

So far, they have jointly raised over £4,000 for Children with Cancer UK and Norfolk’s Big C, and hope this total will reach their target of £5,000. Children with Cancer UK helps to fund significant research to improve the life chances of children who suffer from cancer, while the Big C helps and supports adults and the parents of children who are suffering from this devastating illness.

This is just one of many charitable activities organised by Priory Rotary. For example, earlier this year their Rotary Swimarathon raised over £20,000 and their Easter Egg Trail at Sandringham generated over £4,000. In total, more than £40,000 has been raised in the last 12 months, benefitting over 40 charities, many of which operate in West Norfolk.

David Mills said “we love organising these activities, but more than that, we get great satisfaction from the fact that we can support so many worthwhile causes.” To donate to the cancer charities please go to www.justgiving.com/page/prioryrotaryskydive. It’s not too late!

Main picture shows, from left to right, Sam, Nigel and Jacob. Other pictures are of Nigel in action.