I am braving The Big Jump in aid of Beat, the UK's eating disorders charity. On Saturday 6 October I will take on the ultimate fear facing challenge and leap from an aeroplane at 10,000ft, alongside brave fundraisers all over the UK. Why am I fundraising for Beat? - Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses affecting 1.25 million people across the UK. - On average, sufferers face an average wait of three and a half years for specialist treatment, with the average illness lasting six years. - Anorexia has a higher mortality rate than any other mental illness. - Beat exists to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. They offer free services 365 days a year, and aim to support 40,000 people this year.