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"What could be better than being strapped to a dishy looking young guy?" said Sevenoaks woman who sky-dived from 10,000ft for Marie Curie Cancer Care

By: Annabel Rusbridge-Thomas

Published: 14:00, 17 June 2014

A Sevenoaks fundraiser has taken a courageous 10,000ft dive for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Shirley Reeves, 69, has raised £2,700 for the charity by completely the knee-trembling parachute jump over Headcorn Airfield.

Marie Curie's professional nurses provide free, hands-on, care, to terminally ill people and enable families to make the most of the precious time they have left with relatives, in their own homes.

Shirely has raised £2,700 for Marie Curie Cancer Care

Shirley, from Plaxtol, said: "I was ready for a challenge so what could be better than being strapped to a dishy looking young guy, flying through the air and raising money for Marie Curie?

"That’s how I ended up above Headcorn Airfield, in a tightly fitting boiler-suit and helmet, sitting between the legs of the best looking instructor on site." - Shirley Reeves

"A gaggle of noisy friends were there to make sure I didn’t lose my nerve, but I enjoyed every moment. What an exhilarating experience the sky-dive was, and sponsors have, so far, donated around £2,700!”

Shirley ready to make her dive from 10,000ft

Shirley is a member of Marie Curie’s Sevenoaks Fundraising Group and is keen to get more people invovled in helping the cause, she said: “If you’re considering a challenge, to raise money I say go for it! You'll love it!”

If you don't fancy throwing yourself from a plane 10,000ft up but still want to fund-raise, don't worry there are less extreme ways to take part.

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Marie Curie’s 'Walk Ten'event offers a 10km sponsored walk through Sissinghurst Castle.

Shirley all suited up ready to make her dive

This year’s walk which will take place on Saturday July 19, will be the fourth, and so far £62,500 has been raised.

The charity hopes to recruit 1,000 participants and raise a further £55,000.

If you would like to take part please click here: www.mariecurie.org.uk/sissinghurst

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