Teresa completes skydive in aid of children's charity

Sainsbury's employee Teresa Phizacklea admitted to being a little bit scared when she launched herself out of a plane at 10,000ft in aid of Rainbows Children's Hospice.
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Jan 2016, 15:00 BST
Teresa Phizacklea (53), with her tandem partner for the charity parachute jump which raised around £800 for Rainbows Children's Hospice PHOTO: SuppliedTeresa Phizacklea (53), with her tandem partner for the charity parachute jump which raised around £800 for Rainbows Children's Hospice PHOTO: Supplied
Teresa Phizacklea (53), with her tandem partner for the charity parachute jump which raised around £800 for Rainbows Children's Hospice PHOTO: Supplied

But the 53-year-old daredevil, who jumped at Langar Airfield, enjoyed her tandem experience despite the temperature up high being minus 28 degrees Celsius.

She said: “This was something I was really determined to do. I’m glad I’ve achieved it and am very pleased to have raised around £800, which has surpassed my original target of £500.”

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On the morning of her jump, Teresa was supported by a work colleague, two friends and a regular customer to the Nottingham Road supermarket where she works. She was inspired to take on the challenge to support her store’s yearly fundraising efforts.

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“I’d like to thank everyone who has donated in the shop and online” she said.

“I didn’t suffer any injuries apart from a small infection but it was worth it. I’d definitely do it again but in the summer as it was a little bit chilly.”

To add to Teresa’s total you can donate online at www.justgiving.com/teresa-phizacklea

To watch a video of her skydive visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr71Xb6aemE