Susie, a client at WithYou in Cornwall, took on the ultimate challenge on Sunday 15 September, by completing a charity skydive in Perranporth to raise money and awareness for WithYou.
She first approached WithYou for help in 2019 due to the challenges she was facing with drugs and alcohol. Susie has raised £383 so far. The money raised will go to both WithYou and the True Butterflies charity.
WithYou in Cornwall provides free, confidential support to individuals and families living across the county. The charity offers outreach services and support for those experiencing issues with drugs or alcohol.
Susie, WithYou in Cornwall client, said: ‘I’ve always wanted to do a skydive and the day itself was just perfect. Everything was as it was meant to be, great weather and a rainbow around the sun.
‘I’ve been inspired to do this by my daughter, and the support I’ve received from WithYou, after struggling with alcohol and drugs for the last 20 years. They really are ‘WithYou’ every step of the way. I wanted to give back to them and help others.
‘WithYou are like family because there is no judgement – everyone is in the same boat, and everyone is there to help you make a positive change. Their support has made a huge difference to my life.’
Vicki Eslick, Employment Specialist at WithYou, said: ‘I have been honoured to get to know Susie during her time at WithYou, and to watch her confidence grow. She is a strong and caring lady and the efforts she has gone to raise money for WithYou is just incredible.’
For more information and to support Susie’s fundraising efforts you can visit her fundraising page
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