Two local business owners have taken the leap of faith to support a cause close to their hearts, completing a tandem skydive from 15,000ft to raise funds for the Three Wishes Charity at Wigan Royal Albert Edward Infirmary’s CancerCare centre.
Mark Doveaston, Director of MD Plumbing & Bespoke Bathrooms Ltd from Lowton, and his friend Patrick Darwell, Director of PSD Bathrooms Limited from Leigh, completed the jump on Saturday, 18 October at Black Knights Parachute Centre in Lancaster, with all proceeds going directly towards patient care and new equipment at the centre.
The fundraiser was inspired by Mark’s wife, Carina, who was diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer in 2021 when she was just 34. After having chemotherapy at the CancerCare centre in Wigan, Carina’s cancer has returned this year with a secondary diagnosis, and she’s currently having weekly treatment at the centre.
Mark and Patrick have absolutely smashed their original £2,000 target, raising an incredible £4,201.25 (including gift aid) so far – a brilliant achievement that shows just how much support there is locally for this vital cause. Huge congratulations to them both for taking on such a brave challenge!
The money raised will be used to purchase TVs, a new ward radio, comfort items and more for patients who are spending hours on the chemotherapy unit at the Christie CancerCare centre in Wigan.
If you’d like to add to their fantastic total and support the CancerCare centre, donations are still very welcome. You can donate via their Just Giving page here.