Let me tell you a story about my friend Aaron...

Aaron was born full term after a normal healthy pregnancy.

He suffered lack of oxygen at birth due to clinical negligence & spent the first 3 days fighting for his life on Neonatal Intensive care.

His parents clung on to each other to find hope and strength whilst they tried to navigate the most unconventional uncertain journey.

After 3 weeks Aaron was allowed to go home & at 4 months old he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy with MRI scans confirming irreversible brain damage.

Aaron didn’t meet his milestone’s & although he has developed into a happy, fun loving sociable boy with the cheekiest sense of humour, a winning smile & a resilience like no other, he has been severely affected physically.

Throughout Aaron’s life he has required various pieces of specialist equipment to manage his postural needs. He is unable to sit unaided & is reliant on using a wheelchair.

The biggest challenge for Aaron is to control his dystonia where his tone fluctuates from very high to very floppy.

Aaron’s parents sourced an all-terrain buggy so he could access beaches etc & has opened up so many locked doors. This buggy has a custom made mould inside maximising comfort & support but he has now outgrown this.

Specialist equipment for disabled people is a niche market & unfortunately zero’s are added onto the prices & parents are often exhausted in caring for their child/young person alongside having to source & fundraise this essential equipment.

All Aaron’s parents want is for him to be comfortable, happy & relaxed so he can carry on to enjoy his life, socialise which he certainly does at our local pubs where he is a part of the community supported by so many lovely & caring people ❤️

A little bit about me..... I turned 40 this year and after years of watching 'Im a celebrity get me out of here' and the trial of jumping from a plane, I forever said to my husband....I'd easy do that! Only turning 40 gave my husband the bright idea to book and pay for a tandem sky dive 12,000ft in the air!

Working for a Care Provider - Potens, I understand the difficulties many face in having the correct equiptment to enhance their everyday lives and the funding involved to provide this.

So I am braving it, putting my big girl knickers on and taking the dive! By doing so I would love to be able to raise funds for a very special young man...our friend Aaron.

Any donations are gratefully received, and a track of progress, updates, end results will be shared.

Thank you

Colette & Aaron ❤️

Jump date 29th October 2022 - 2pm at Tilstock Airfield - all welcome to come along and show your support!