Banff Academy pupils to brave skydive fundraiser
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Two Banff Academy students are set to take on a skydive to raise money for charity.
A spontaneous decision by Rosey Watt and Caitlin Esslemont in their music class to go ahead with the fundraiser will now see them take the plunge by jumping out of a plane.
The S5 pupils are raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust and will do the skydive on Saturday, October 9, at St Andrews.
Rosey said: "Caitlin and I wanted to do a fundraiser that would make a difference.
"Growing up together throughout secondary school we have always talked about wanting to do something for the better of others.
"So we are doing a skydive for Teenage Cancer Trust on Saturday, October 9, after making the spontaneous decision in our music class to do it. We thought it would be a fun way of raising money for a good cause.
"We are both fifth year pupils at Banff Academy sitting five Highers each. We are very active and wanted to do a type of fundraiser that would be thrilling and put us on edge – literally.
"Cancer is an illness that affects many people and their families, including people close to us.
"Teenager Cancer Trust is the charity we have chosen to fundraise for as both being teenagers we can't truly begin to imagine how hard it must be for them, all while dealing with the general problems of a teenager."
Teenage Cancer Trust is the only charity dedicated to providing specialist nursing care and support to young people when they need it most.
It was formed in 1989 and has since built world-class specialist facilities in 28 hospitals across the UK, providing a home away from home for young people while they receive treatment.
It has also funded specialist nurses and youth support co-ordinators to support the young people in these units. They have been specially trained to understand what it is like to have cancer at that age, giving support and helping the patients to feel less isolated.
The charity's education team travel the country, talking to young people about the importance of being able to spot the signs of cancer, while breaking down stigmas that normally stop people from talking about it.
Its nursing and support service aims to provide support for young people diagnosed with cancer regardless of where they live.
Also with Hair4U it worked with award winning hairdresser Charlie Miller and some of the UK's top salons to ensure every young person with cancer has the option to choose a real hair wig for free.
Anyone who would like to donate to the pair's fundraiser can do so by visiting their GoFundMe online page here.
Rosey added: "We are grateful to everybody that has supported us so far."
For more information on the charity visit www.teenagecancertrust.org
