A staff member from a Cannock charity showed real commitment last week when he took to the skies to do an amazing wing walk \u2013 all to help disabled and terminally ill children and their families.
As a Sales Assistant for Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children at the Newlife Plus store based in Cannock, Robin Barron, knows how important it is for disabled children to have the right equipment to keep them safe, free from harm, provide opportunities for freedom and independence and fulfil their potential. So, determined to help, he signed up for a wing walk with all sponsorship going to the charity.
\u201cI wanted to do something that was a real challenge and doing a wing walk meant I was the first person to do that for Newlife,\u201d said Robin, aged 31.
\u201cI was definitely nervous to start with, it was like being on a steadier version of a rollercoaster – but I was strapped in up there for about 13 minutes so afterwards my legs felt very achy!
\u201cIt was an amazing experience and can\u2019t believe I have done it \u2013 but I would do it again in a heartbeat. In fact, now I have a certificate for doing this, it means I can do it again, but next time with a loop the loop. That might have to wait until next year though!\u201d
Robin believes he\u2019s on his way to achieve \u00a3800 of fundraising for Newlife, which he says is a \u2018great feeling\u2019.
\u201cIf anyone is thinking about fundraising for Newlife I would definitely tell them to go for it, it\u2019s an amazing thing to know that you are changing the life of a child.\u201d
Sally Insley, Newlife\u2019s Head of Public Fundraising, said: \u201cI\u2019m so proud of Robin. He really has gone the extra mile in doing this Wing Walk to raise funds for Newlife.
\u201cBecause of Robin, and the generosity of fundraisers like him, it means a child may be able to take his first steps thanks to a walking frame, sleep through the night without the risk of harm because they have a specialist bed, or have the freedom to leave their home in safety because they have the buggy or wheelchair they need.
\u201cEvery penny raised is a penny closer to helping a child in need.\u201d
If you\u2019d like to take part in one of our adrenaline challenges, call Sally on 01543 468 888 or email fundraise@newlifecharity.co.uk<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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