Two Arnold-based hairstylists have raised a target smashing total of £3,169 for Parkinson’s UK by taking part in a charity skydive.
Lottie Wilding and Mollie Hovell, who work at KH Hair in High Street, braved the leap out of a plane at 10,500ft to support members of both their families who have been affected by the disease.
After a tense five-hour wait for the weather to clear, the two completed their jump at Langar Airfield on 4 August. Lottie (24), whose Grandad Peter has suffered with Parkinson’s for many years, previously admitted to ‘never having been on a rollercoaster before, never mind jumping out of a plane’.
“Despite feeling nervous, raising money for Parkinsons UK made all the nerves worth it,” she said.
“From the plane journey right up to the point of the jump was very nerve-racking, but jumping out of the plane and the feeling it gave me being in the air and when landing was simply amazing!”
Mollie (26), says she did the jump for her Grandpa Patrick, who has also suffered with Parkinsons for a number of years. Mollie says she went through every emotion but excitement was the main one.
“It was absolutely insane!” she said.
“The adrenaline!! I can’t put it into words but it was the best thing I have ever done.”
Lottie and Mollie had lots of support on the day in the form of the KH Hair team who were there to welcome them back down to earth.
The team has also been busy selling raffle tickets in the salon to help boost the funding which has smashed the original target of £1,500.
“It was an amazing experience whilst raising over £3,000 pounds for Parkinsons UK, a cause close to my heart and I am totally over the moon,” added Mollie.
“A big thank you to everyone who has donated.”
Lottie’s Grandad, Peter, has set up a local Parkinson’s support group to help others with the disease and their families. The group is held at the Bonnington Club, 79 High Street on Tuesdays between 12pm and 3pm. Anyone is welcome and can call Peter on 07782 113841 for more information.
