Skydiving Soroptimists Victoria Smerdon (SI Widnes, regional President Elect) and Margaret Baker (SI Bolton, regional Vice President) have handed over their sponsorship cheque. Together they raised £2,191.34 for the North West Air Ambulance.
Delighted with their own achievement – skydiving from 15,000 feet – they were nevertheless quick to thank their fellow Soroptimists in South Lancashire. A huge amount of sponsorship came from members of local clubs throughout the region.
The cheque presentation took place alongside one of the charity’s bright yellow helicopters. The North West Air Ambulance needs over £4million annually to maintain its two aircraft in readiness 7 days a week, 365 days a year. So Margaret and Victoria are delighted to have been able to help, just a little, to keep this life-saving service going.