Posted on 10th Oct
Staff at Newark business Motorfinity have taken to the skies to raise funds for the Children’s Bereavement Centre, a charity based in the town.
Colleagues at the Northern Road car leasing company, which offers discounted vehicles for those in the emergency services, NHS, social care sector, and Armed Forces, have raised thousands of pounds so far by skydiving from 14,000 feet at Skydive Langar — and aim to raise even more when more of their team jump.
The Children’s Bereavement Centre (CBC) provides support to young people experiencing trauma or loss. The money raised by the group at Motorfinity will support the centre’s ongoing work and development.
Dean Skiba (above), chief operating officer at Motorfinity, said: “I have always dreamed of doing a tandem skydive and doing it for such a worthy course was a truly special experience.
“The experience was totally mind-blowing. It’s certainly up there as one of the most exhilarating, fun, and scary things ever! I am beyond proud of myself and the money raised for the Children’s Bereavement Centre.”
Rachel Wilson, fundraising manager at the centre, added: “We are delighted that Team Motorfinity have decided to take on this amazing challenge to support us and have found working with them an absolute pleasure.
“They are enthusiastic, passionate and really committed to achieve the very best results they can. I know some of the group are very nervous but they are doing it anyway and really stepping outside of their comfort zone.
“The funds they raise from this activity will enable us to be there to support local children, young people and their families through one of the most devastating times in their lives.
“Motorfinity is making it possible for us to change the lives of local families. On behalf of all the team at the CBC a heartfelt thank you, to everyone taking part and all their colleagues, family, and friends that have supported them.”
Motorfinity has been supporting the centre for two years.
Further colleagues will take part in tandem skydives next spring for CBC.
lThose wishing to donate to Motorfinity’s cause can do so at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/dean-skiba
PHOTO: Skydive Langar
