In a heartwarming show of courage and generosity, four fearless individuals took to the skies on Tuesday to raise funds for Greenfingers Charity by completing a daring wingwalk.
The challenge saw Russell Thompson of the AMES Companies, Becky Rose of JBM Sales Ltd, George Summerscales of Klondyke Garden Centres, and Kimberley Hornby George of Hornby George PR join forces to conquer their fears and make a meaningful difference. Their collective efforts raised an incredible £4,000, which will go towards creating much-needed therapeutic gardens in children’s hospices.
Greenfingers Charity has long been dedicated to building magical outdoor spaces where children with life-limiting conditions and their families can find solace, enjoy fresh air, and create precious memories together. These green havens are carefully designed to be accessible, beautiful, and comforting, providing a much-needed escape from the stresses of medical care. With this latest fundraising effort, the charity is one step closer to completing more of these life-enhancing garden projects in hospices across the UK.
Russell Thompson, said: “It was a nerve-wracking experience, but knowing that every penny we raised will help children and their families in hospices made it all worthwhile. Greenfingers does such vital work, and we’re proud to support them.”
The £4,000 raised by the wingwalkers will make a significant impact on the 11 garden projects that the Greenfingers team is actively working on, enabling the charity to continue transforming outdoor spaces into magical gardens that promote wellbeing, healing, and joy.
Linda Petrons, Director of Fundraising & Communications at the Greenfingers Charity, commented: “We are incredibly grateful to Russell, Becky, George, and Kimberley for their bravery and generosity and, of course, all those who sponsored them. Their wingwalking adventure has raised vital funds that will help us create more gardens in children’s hospices across the UK, providing a little bit of magic to those who need it most.”
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