Newell’s Travel agents, through their daring efforts, have successfully raised over £9,000 for Cornwall Air Ambulance by participating in a skydive.
- The skydive took place at a height of 10,000 feet above Perranporth, involving ten brave agents committed to the cause.
- The team surpassed their original fundraising target of £7,000, marking their achievement as a significant contribution to the local charity.
- Additional fundraising activities such as pub quizzes, raffles, and coffee mornings helped boost the total donations.
- Key motivations for participating included personal experiences and a strong community support for Cornwall Air Ambulance’s vital services.
In a remarkable display of bravery and dedication, ten travel agents from Newell’s Travel participated in a charity skydive, raising an impressive £9,100 for the Cornwall Air Ambulance. This event, held on June 2nd, saw the agents leaping from 10,000 feet above Perranporth in north Cornwall after months of detailed preparation.
Initially setting a fundraising target of £7,000, the Newell’s Travel team exceeded expectations, attributing their success to a combination of community spirit and innovative fundraising efforts. These efforts included organising pub quizzes, holding raffles, and arranging coffee and cake mornings, alongside a notable sponsored cycle.
Bryony Penberthy, the area manager and one of the participating skydivers, expressed immense pride in the team’s efforts. She highlighted not only the fundraising success but also the unity and collective determination of Newell’s Travel staff: “I am so proud of the whole Newell’s Travel team; every member of staff really got behind to support the cause and their colleagues who were taking the brave jump.”
The motivation behind the agents’ participation extended beyond mere corporate responsibility. Maree Osborne, who joined the skydive, felt a personal obligation to the Cornwall Air Ambulance, which had once provided life-saving assistance to her baby nephew. Similarly, Dave Rowley recounted how the air ambulance had come to his father-in-law’s rescue following a cardiac incident.
Lisa Hawken, one of the skydivers, admitted to being “terrified” before the plunge, yet resolute in her support for the charity. Despite her vow never to repeat the skydive, she recognised the significant impact of their efforts on the community and her personal sense of achievement.
The necessity of the Cornwall Air Ambulance cannot be overstated, as it undertakes more than 1,000 missions annually. Its service is critical in navigating the county’s remote beaches, spread-out rural areas, and complicated road systems, thereby providing essential emergency aid to both residents and tourists.
The collective effort of Newell’s Travel agents not only surpassed fundraising expectations but also reinforced the essential services provided by Cornwall Air Ambulance.
