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My name is Ray Creek, and I am doing a skydive in memory of Steph Talbot MBE who founded the charity Yeovil Heartbeat. She was a compassionate and caring nurse, who was loved by all who knew her. I dedicate my effort to her memory.
I am 81 years old and this is my first skydive. I wish to raise funds to support Yeovil Heartbeat. The jump will take place at Dunkeswell Airfield at the end of May, and I will be jumping from 15,000ft and travelling up to 120mph.
The money raised will go straight to Yeovil Heartbeat - the charity that supports the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit at Yeovil District Hospital. It enables the team of specialist nurses to support both in-patients and out-patients. Through this service, patients who have suffered a heart attack, have had heart surgery or suffer from any other heart-related conditions can undergo an individualised progressive programme of exercise and education whilst being monitored by specialist cardiac nurses and physiotherapists. This restores their confidence and maximises their physical potential.