Counting the days to the big jump

Parachute jump for free and raise vital funds for Springhill Hospice.

There’s just five days to go until two members of the Rochdale Online News team take the plunge for Springhill Hospice.

Brave reporters Kirsty Rigg and Nicola Bamford have received generous sponsors from Rochdale Online readers for the 10,000ft tandem skydive, taking place in Lancaster this Saturday (28 March).

Between them they have, to date, raised £1272.81 for the charity, which is dedicated to providing Specialist Palliative Care for people with life-limiting illness.

Both Kirsty and Nicola have begun biting their nails and counting the days to the jump, but they are glad to have raised such a substantial amount.

Kirsty said: “We have raised a lot more than we expected to, and we’re extremely grateful to all our sponsors.

“I’m really excited now, although I’m sure that will turn into fear on the day.

“Thanks again everyone”.

Kirsty’s and Nicola’s fundraising pages are:

• www.justgiving.com/kirstyrigg
• www.justgiving.com/nicolabamford