Bob Best, a Kings Langley resident, has brought the community together for a daring fundraising skydive in support of The Hospice of St Francis.
Bob organised the challenge One Jump Beyond, which will see a group of jumpers take part in a sponsored skydive on Saturday, April 11.
The idea came after a conversation last year. Bob told KINGSnews: “I did some work for a London cab driver who turned out to be a skydiver. We got talking and I thought, why don’t I arrange a skydive for The Hospice of St Francis, where a close friend and a family member are looked after?”
The name One Jump Beyond is a personal nod to Bob’s past. He said: “I’ve been through One Pedal Beyond before, doing loads of cycle rides, so it felt right.”
Bob, not medically fit to take part, is focusing on organising and fundraising. Within one week, 20 people signed up to do the skydive. They aim to raise £20,000.
He said: “The support has come so quickly, and it’s lovely. I’ve never done a skydive before, and I won’t be jumping — I’ll be down there on the day cheering them on.”
He is also hosting fundraising gigs, including a disco and karaoke night at Kings Langley Services Club on Friday, March 27.
The Hospice of St Francis provides specialist care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families locally.
Updates can be found on Bob’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bob.best.737 or you can donate at www.shorturl.at/B3MAh
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