ONE woman is preparing for the experience of a lifetime to celebrate a charity's 25th anniversary.
Alison Cocksey, 43, of Devonshire Road, Ulverston, will take part in a tandem skydive to raise money for the Birchall Trust.
Ms Cocksey is hoping to raise £2,500 for the 25 years the charity has supported people in the area.
Since 1991 the Birchall Trust has been counselling women, men and children who have suffered sexual abuse.
Working as a counsellor for the trust, Ms Cocksey was inspired to do a skydive after witnessing the bravery of her clients.
She said: "I'm thinking about all those people I know from the charity. When I jump out of the plane, what I'm overcoming is nothing compared to them."
Ms Cocksey is one of 42 counsellors who see more than 250 clients at centres in Barrow, Lancaster and Morecambe.
Skydiving is something that Ms Cocksey has always wanted to do, but has never found the right moment.
She said: "I suppose it was something that I wanted to do. I had an opportunity to do it a few years ago but it didn't work out.
"I'm scared about jumping out of a plane, but it is something that will really benefit the trust. I work with people who come to the trust for support. That's been a massive inspiration."
Gail Knopfel, a fundraiser for the trust, said: "I'm so proud of Alison for doing this, I'm so happy she's doing this for us."
Ms Cocksey won't be alone during the dive, as she will be strapped in with a professional instructor.
She will perform the jump from Cark Airfield in Flookburgh tomorrow.
She has raised more than £500 already and Ms Cocksey said: "It would be wonderful if we could raise £2,500 for 25 years."
Donations can be made to the trust via their website at www.birchalltrust.org.uk
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Donations can still be made to the trust via their website at www.birchalltrust.org.uk
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