An intrepid trio from the same family are preparing for their first-ever skydive – determined to raise funds for a charity close to their hearts.
Lynne Martin and sons Rowan, 21, and Harrison, 19, have signed up for the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) event at Beccles on Saturday, 20th September.
As well as taking on the challenge of a lifetime – jumping from 13,000 feet – they want to show their support as Lynne’s husband, Darren, is manager of EACH’s shop in Churchgate Street, Soham.
“I can’t wait and am so excited,” said Lynne, who lives just outside Downham Market. “I don’t feel nervous at all. It’s something I’ve wanted to do all my life, so when I read about this one a few months ago I thought ‘it’s now or never’. I love the thought of trying something different and think it’s going to be a very exciting adrenaline-rush.
“To be doing it with my two oldest boys makes it extra special, and I can’t wait to experience it together. They’re adrenaline-junkies and will give anything a go. I’m very proud. It’s a great opportunity to do something special as a family, but also important to raise as much as possible for EACH.”
Lynne, 51, and her sons are well-aware of EACH’s work because of Darren’s role in Soham. The couple also have a personal reason for feeling so strongly, having lost a baby at birth, in 2009. Called Stephan, he would now be 16.
“We didn’t realise support was available to us, so were left with nowhere to run and no-one to talk to,” said Lynne, also mum to Cameron, 17, and Natasha, 12. “It was a very difficult chapter of our lives, but I’m pleased and happy to now know there’s a service there for people and families when they need it most. They can reach out as and when needed, and that’s why we’re so keen to show our support.
“As a family, we’ll always do whatever we can and shout from the rooftops at every opportunity about the great work EACH does. Darren is very passionate about the cause and gives 150 per cent in his role as shop manager. This is our way, as a family, of putting extra coins in the coffers.”
Rowan also raised funds by completing EACH’s Norfolk Pier 2 Pier fundraiser in 2023. He and Harrison were due to take on this year’s challenge, but it was cancelled because of adverse weather conditions and neither was available for the rearranged date.
Lynne, Rowan and Harrison have their own JustGiving pages. Click on the links to show your support and sponsor them.
