DUO FOR THE CHARITY HIGH JUMP.A PAIR of fund raisers are taking to the skies in aid of their chosen charity. Howard Jones-Awyer and Anthony Lowton will do a parachute jump parachute jump n → saut m en parachute parachute jump parachute n → Fallschirmabsprung m parachute jump n in aid of Willowbrook Hospice hospice, program of humane and supportive care for the terminally ill and their families; the term also applies to a professional facility that provides care to dying patients who can no longer be cared for at home. , in Prescot. Howard, 33, from Rainhill, and Anthony, 26, from Fazakerley are hoping to raise between pounds 1,000 and pounds 1,500 on July 19. Howard said: "We have family members who have needed the care of the hospice and it was wonderful. "I'm nervous about the parachute jump but it's in a good cause." Diane Humphreys, the Events and Marketing co-ordinator for Willowbrook Hospice said: "We are thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. Howard and Anthony are doing this event for our charity, we are always looking for fundraisers to attempt exciting new events. "We wish them all the very best for their efforts." |
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