Brave NHS Colleagues Take the Leap for Charity!
An adventurous duo of NCH&C colleagues have gone above and beyond - quite literally - to raise money for our charity by taking on a daring skydive challenge.
On 24th August, Lesley Luscher, Unison Branch Secretary and Stuart Shipp, Finance Business Partner swapped their office wear for harnesses, climbing thousands of feet into the air before taking the ultimate leap from a plane. With nerves of steel and smiles all around, they each completed a tandem skydive, freefalling at breathtaking speeds before gliding safely back to earth.
The challenge wasn't just about adrenaline - it was about making a difference. Together, these two have raised an incredible £2,300 to support Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Charitable Fund, helping us fund projects that make NHS community care even better for patients, families, and staff.
Stuart said 'I wanted to help make a difference to our Norfolk patients and I see what a big difference the charity makes. I see the great work that the charity provide, so any funding that I can support with, then it will be used to benefit our patients. Personally I want to achieve some bucket list items, this is one and I need to do them before common sense kicks in!
Afterwards, Lesley said 'It was such an experience, the initial drop out of the plane was so terrifying but great at the same time!!
We are so proud of our colleagues for their courage and commitment. Their fundraising will help us go the extra mile, funding wellbeing initiatives for staff, enhancing patient care, and supporting projects that go beyond what the NHS alone can provide.
A huge thank you to everyone who supported and sponsored the skydivers - you've helped turn a once-in-a-lifetime leap into lasting impact for our NHS community.
If you're celebrating a milestone birthday in 2026, or just fancy doing something out of your comfort zone, do get in touch with us for more information. Just do it!