Last year my grandad was diagnosed with Idopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. We hadn’t heard of IPF before but after researching this fatal disease we were all devastated to learn the cruel facts about this rare, incurable condition. 

On March 20th this year, my grandad sadly lost the fight, less than 1 year from diagnosis aged just 65 years old. 

Pulmonary Fibrosis is scarring of the lungs which gradually spreads killing the ability to breathe. There is currently no cure and life expectancy from diagnosis is usually between 3-5 years. Sadly, we didn’t get this long. 

On the 19th of September which will be my 21st birthday and 2 days before what would have been my grandad’s 66th birthday, I will be taking part in a skydive for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis. This cause is so important to me that I have decided to carry this out on my 21st Birthday as a way of keeping my grandad close to me on this memorable day. 

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis is a charity which provides support to families and funds research into IPF. More research could help to improve the quality of life for someone living with this diagnosis and hopefully one day find a cure. 

We would be extremely grateful for any donations as this cause is so close to our hearts.