On Saturday 5th September 2026, I will be **quite literally taking the leap** and jumping out of a perfectly good aeroplane.

Now, if you're wondering whether this was a carefully considered decision, I'd ask you to remember one very important detail: **I'm scared of heights.**

Most people face their fears gradually. Maybe a step ladder. Maybe a balcony. I apparently decided the best approach was to go straight to several thousand feet in the air and see what happens.

Some people run marathons. Some climb mountains. Some sit in an ice bath while posting inspirational quotes on social media. I chose to throw myself out of an aircraft and hope that's enough to convince you to donate.

The good news is that I'm genuinely excited. The bad news is that my excitement and absolute terror are currently running neck and neck. But they do say life begins at the end of your comfort zone, and if that's true, then mine will begin somewhere around 10,000 feet.

I'm sure the view will be incredible. I'm less sure that my face will be. There is every chance the official photos will capture a look somewhere between "living my best life" and "I've made a terrible mistake." Either way, it should be entertaining for everyone involved.

So, while I'll be spending Saturday 5th September hurtling towards the ground at alarming speed, I'm hoping you'll support me by donating, sharing this page, and helping me raise as much as possible for an amazing cause.

I'm doing this because I've seen first-hand how Parkinson's can affect not only the person living with the condition, but their entire family. It's a disease that changes lives in ways many people don't realise.

Most people associate Parkinson's with shaking or tremors, but that's only part of the story. There are over 40 possible symptoms, including chronic pain, sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, loss of smell, speech difficulties and balance problems. In fact, not everyone with Parkinson's even experiences a tremor. It's currently the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world, and despite affecting millions of people, there is still no cure.

The money raised will help fund groundbreaking research into new treatments and, hopefully one day, a cure. It will also help provide essential support, information and services for people living with Parkinson's and the families who support them every day.

So, if you've ever wanted to see me face my fear of heights, scream my way towards the ground for a good cause, or simply support an amazing charity doing life-changing work, I'd be incredibly grateful for your donation.

Every pound donated means I'll have one less excuse to back out when the plane door opens.

Thank you for your support – and if you hear a scream on 5th September, don't worry... it's probably just me helping to fight Parkinson's.