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Jilly-Anne Skinner is raising money for Costa Foundation

7000ft SkyDive in Durham ,raising funds to help change children's lives in tribute · 25 June 2026

Our mission is to improve the life chances of children and young people in coffee growing communities by providing the opportunity of a safe, quality education. To find out more visit https://www.costafoundation.com/

Story

Hello everyone , thankyou for taking the time to read

For my own personal story , Its no secret that I have battled endometriosis , adenymyosis ,PCOS & fibroids and more 15 years of my life. In 2022 I had the most harrowing year of my life and 2024 I had life changing treatment which meant a hysterectomy to get my life back at the age of 33. My health robbed me of the last decade of my life . I've had 3 operations in the last 4 years .

My health robbed me of bringing up my own children so now I'd like to make a difference to as many as possible. ❤️ I want to do this on behalf of my little one. My little boy who never got the chance to experience the world . The amazing work by Costa foundation all over the world can help make this possible to help me make a difference to other children in his memory.

Now in 2026 I have been finally released pain free! I can live.!

I spent so much time unable to get out of bed and watched as life flew by me.. and others lived.. so now why not go to the extreme and jump out of a plane !

I've been through trauma and pain and nothing can be more scarier than that !

Saying that... I hate heights and I've never been on a plane... So why not face two fears in one go! It feels symbolic to be free physically and mentally from a huge chapter of my life left behind and start living !

Why not do something noone expects me to do ... with my new life ❤️

Costa foundations ethos and mission is to change a child's life story all over the world .I want to help push that very mission.

Close to me in Kent , the Costa Foundation has been involved with The Acre Wood During the summer of 2023 and ongoing , a train carriage made its way to Five Acre Wood school.

An outstanding all age (4-19) day Foundation District Special School for children and young people with Profound, Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

The 64 foot long, 35 tonne former buffet train carriage has been transformed into a functioning café for pupils of all abilities to have the chance to learn skills in hospitality, giving opportunities to those who may not previously been given a chance.Serving drinks to parents, visitors and the local community which will be aptly named the ‘FAWrient Express’.

So why not help support me celebrate the end of a lifetime battle , face my last fears , whilst helping to transform a child's start in life in tribute to my little one.

I can't think of any better reason to donate than that!

Support Costa Foundation and change lives alongside your daily latte!

Yes a target is there but... "Skies the limit!" Let's make a real difference together! I'll do the scary bit!

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Our mission is to improve the life chances of children and young people in coffee growing communities by providing the opportunity of a safe, quality education.

To find out more visit https://www.costafoundation.com and make a donation towards changing a child's life story!

Donation summary

Total
£1,198.50
Online
£814.00
Offline
£384.50

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