My beautiful wife, Ann, passed away in February 2021 supported by the wonderful Thames Hospice nurses. They not only gave Ann the most compassionate and caring support but also allowed my family to be her husband and her daughters. With their guidance and care Ann was surrounded by the love of her family when she passed. We cannot thank them enough.

So, to try and pay back just a little, I am taking on the challenge of my life. I shall take to the skies on 20th June strapped to a small plane. At 95 years young I shall be the oldest wing walker in the world and feature in the Guinness Book of World Records.

As I ‘reach for the sky’, please do sponsor my endeavor by donating what you can. Your generosity will ensure Thames Hospice are able to support many more families like mine and give others, like Ann, the dignity and compassion they deserve.

Here's a little bit about #wingmanjohn ;

I was a cadet in the St Johns Ambulance Brigade during the second world war, working to provide first aid cover at cinemas, etc. and helping to man the telephones at Slough Ambulance HQ. I served in the Army as a medic from 1946 - 1949, working in military hospitals in England, Egypt and Cyprus. After a career in engineering I was a volunteer worker for the "Berkshire Blind Society" (now Berkshire Vision), where I ran the Sough Branch for 7 years and was a member of the Society's Management Committee. I have been a keen member of Datchet Morris and Datchet Folk Dance Club for over 50 years.

Thank you for your support

#wingmanjohn