A SENIOR radiographer has jumped 14,000ft out of the sky in aid of a cause close to her heart.
Kathryn Hunt, from Hindley Green, has worked for Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust 's(WWL) South Lancashire Breast Screening Unit for 25 years.
The 57-year-old travelled up to Cark Airfield in Cumbria to complete the jump along with son, Ben, also taking part to celebrate his 30th birthday.
In doing her challenge, Kathryn decided to raise money for the unit after seeing other colleagues generate funds to help improve their service.
Kathryn with her son Ben
Kathryn said: “I was so shocked when I found out I’d been booked on the skydive but it was the perfect opportunity to raise money for a cause that’s so close to me.
"This was definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity for me and I don’t think I’ll ever be asked to do it again.
“I was so nervous as we were going up in the plane but the views from the sky were breathtaking.”
The sky dive was an adrenaline-filled birthday gift from husband, Andrew, and her two sons Sam and Ben as well as her daughter in-law, Charlotte.
More than £800 has been raised by Kathryn.
"If I got asked to do it again, I would do it tomorrow," Kathryn said.
“I am very grateful for all the money that has been donated and it’s a lovely feeling to know how much I am supported.”
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The money that has been raised for the cause will go through the trust's registered charity Three Wishes and be used towards the purchase of an ultrasound machine for the breast screening service.
Patient navigator for South Lancashire Breast Screening Unit, Janet Ellison, said “I am so proud of Kathryn for taking part in the skydive and for raising money for our service.
“It’s brilliant to see a member of our team go the extra mile to help our provide our patients across South Lancashire with an even better service.”
To donate to Kathryn's crowdfunding page click here.
For more information about breast screening, contact the South Lancashire Breast Screening Unit at the Thomas Linacre Centre in Wigan on 01942 774 713 or phone your own GP.
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