THRILL-SEEKERS have raised thousands for The Mayor's charity by jumping out of a plane.

Tina McKenzie-Boyle, Mayor of Bracknell Forest, chose The Firefighter's Charity as her designated charity of the year, and has put on several events to raise funds for the charity close to her heart.

Mayor McKenzie-Boyle's father was a firefighter, and that was the main decision behind her choosing the charity.

On Sunday April 22, 19 volunteers jumped out of a plane to celebrate the Mayor's skydive day.

More than £8,000 has been raised so far, and the team marked this by leaping from 10,000 feet at the GoSkyDive airfield in Salisbury.

Mayor Tina McKenzie-Boyle said: "To jump out of a perfectly serviceable aircraft is completely crazy! The 19 people taking part in the sky dive to support the Mayor’s Charity are a fantastic bunch.

"They are supporting the brave firefighters who put their lives on the line every day.

"We are going to have a great day on Sunday and the weather looks good too!"

The Firefighter's Charity is currently celebrating its 75th anniversary, having been formed in 1943.

The charity supports serving and retired fire fighters and their families.

If you would like to support the charity or take on a future skydive challenge then email the Regional Fundraiser Kerry James at: kjames@firefighterscharity.org.uk

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