Retired Community Mental Health Nurse Bridget Lloyd from Bangor is taking to the skies to raise money for St David’s Hospice.
The Hospice Hero has challenged herself to complete a skydive and wing walk to raise much needed funds for St David’s Hospice, a local palliative care charity covering in North West Wales.
On Thursday the 6th May, Bridget, 60, from Bangor will be launched out of an aircraft, enjoying a twenty minute free fall up to 15,000ft to the safety of the ground.
As if one adrenaline fuelled activity was not enough, Bridget will take to the skies for the second time on the 20th June, completing the ultimate aerial challenge flying on the top wing of a biplane.
Bridget expressed her excitement ahead of the challenge: “I’m really excited about doing the wing walk as I’ve wanted to do the challenge for a long time. I’m also doing a skydive which I’m really looking forward to.’’
Bridget is a valued member of the St David’s Hospice’s volunteering community, having volunteered for over five years at St David’s Hospice’s Hafan Menai Therapy Centre based in the grounds of Ysbyty Gwynedd.
She continued to share her reason behind supporting the charity: “I’ve always had an interest in hospice care and used to attend events at the day care.’’
“Since I’ve been volunteering, I have had two of my friends receive wonderful care from the Hospice and decided to take on challenges to raise some money so the Hospice can continue its care of people in the area.”
This year, it will cost over £5 million to run the Hospice with just 9% of that figure coming from the Welsh Government and Local Health Board. The majority of this comes from community fundraising.
So far, Bridget has raised over £1,000 for the Hospice, If you would like to donate, please visit her Just Giving page: justgiving.com/fundraising/Bridget-Lloyd
Photo: Bridget Lloyd
