Seven incredible hospice nurses are taking on the challenge of a lifetime by taking part in a tandem skydive to raise vital funds for The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice.
Each day these nurses provide compassionate care to patients and their families in the hospice’s Inpatient Unit and see everyday the impact this care has on people and are determined to ensure that care continues.
On 26 September all seven nurses, Ann, Jackie, Andrew, Roshni, Fiona, Kayley and Rachael will wear their uniforms together with parachutes as they take to the skies to jump from a plane together.
Jackie Hunter, Deputy IPU Charge Nurse, said: “Caring for our patients and their families is our mission, however we know that as a charity the hospice depends on donations and fundraisers to keep on providing this vital care. We’re doing this as a team, not because we love heights, but because we believe so passionately in the hospice and the people we care for every day.”
As the nurses stand at the open door of an aircraft thousands of feet above the ground, they’ll experience the same mix of nerves, trust, and courage that they encourage others to find every single day. It’s a challenge that will push them to their limits, create unforgettable memories, and remind them that incredible things happen when you dare to take a leap.
Rhona Baillie OBE, Chief Executive of The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, commented: “We really do have the most incredible staff here at the hospice. They provide dignified and compassionate care every day without fail. At all times our patients and families are their overriding priority. I see this every day.
“But now they are taking on a huge challenge in aid of the hospice which is just truly heartwarming. They are a fantastic team, and I am so proud to call them my colleagues. I’ll be cheering them on from land.”
The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice cares for 1200 new patients and their families every year, both in the hospice and in patients’ own homes. In Glasgow, demand for specialist hospice services is growing.
Patients have more complex needs, and many are younger and have young children at home. At the same time, costs for staffing, utilities and food have risen sharply. With local government funding just 30 per cent of running the hospice, the remaining 70 per cent comes from fundraising and donations. The hospice needs to raise more than £7million each year to keep on providing this care.
You can read more about our flying nurses and support their fundraising here Jackie Hunter is fundraising for The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice or by searching on JustGiving for the flying nurses.
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