Taking the Leap for Lewy Body Dementia: My Charity Skydive on 7th September 2025

If you’d told me a year ago that I’d be jumping out of a plane for charity, I probably would’ve laughed. But here I am—gearing up for a skydive on Sunday 7th September 2025, and I couldn’t be more proud to be doing it for a cause that’s close to my heart: The Lewy Body Society.

Until recently, I had very little knowledge of Lewy body dementia (LBD)—a devastating disease that affects more people than most of us realise. That changed when I met Jacqui, the CEO of The Lewy Body Society. Becoming friends with her opened my eyes to the impact of this condition—not just on those diagnosed, but on families and carers too. Her passion for the cause is contagious, and it inspired me to get involved in any way I could.

The Lewy Body Society was founded in 2006, and next year it celebrates its 20th anniversary—two decades of tireless work supporting research and raising awareness of Lewy body dementia. Despite being the second most common form of dementia in older people, it remains significantly under-recognised. The charity is working hard to change that by educating the public, medical professionals, and decision-makers about the disease.

So, on 7th September, I’ll be climbing into a plane, harnessed up, and preparing to free-fall through the sky—all in the name of raising vital funds for research and bringing much-needed visibility to Lewy body dementia. It’s a huge personal challenge, but nothing compared to the daily challenges faced by those living with this disease.

If you’re able to support me—whether by donating, sharing my story, or simply learning more about Lewy body dementia—it would mean the world. Every pound raised will help fund essential research and move us closer to better treatments, earlier diagnoses, and ultimately, hope for those affected.

Let’s make this leap count.

Together, we can help shine a light on Lewy body dementia. 💙