A STORE manager at a Newark opticians completed a 14,000ft skydive, raising £1,867 for the Children’s Bereavement Centre in the town.

Lucy Silver, who works at the locally-owned and run Specsavers store on Middlegate, took to the skies at Langar Airfield for the tandem skydive.

“It was absolutely incredible and one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had,” she said.

“Jumping out of a plane was absolutely terrifying and exhilarating all at once — but I’m so glad I took the leap.

“Although I was incredibly nervous about doing the skydive, receiving an email from the charity in the run-up to the day really put everything into perspective.

“They told me that the amount I’d raised would help up to six children receive a full course of bereavement therapy.

“Knowing that this challenge would make such a meaningful difference helped me put my nerves to one side.

“I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported me along the way and the donations are still coming in.

“Thank you to everyone who donated, shared my fundraising page, and sent messages of support.

“I’m also incredibly grateful to all the friends and family who came along on the day to cheer me on. Their support made the experience even more special.”

The Children’s Bereavement Centre supports children and young people aged between three and 18, along with their families, who are affected by the terminal illness or death of someone close.

Claire Sears, community fundraiser at the centre, added: “The charity would not be able to provide the services to families in the community at such a devastating time without support from awesome people like Lucy. We are incredibly grateful for her fundraising efforts and to everyone who donated to support her challenge.”

Neil Popat, director at Specsavers Newark, said: “We’re incredibly proud of Lucy for taking on such a brave challenge in support of a charity that means so much to our team.”

There is still time to support Lucy’s fundraising efforts, go to www.justgiving.com/page/lucy-silver to make a donation or you pop into the store at 25 Middlegate, Newark.

Last year, the Children’s Bereavement Centre supported more than 1,550 children, young people, and adults across the region, with demand for its services continuing to grow.

For more information about its work, go to www.childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk

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