Essex: Daredevil raises �10,000 for the Epilepsy Society after skydive
A DUNMOW man has raised in excess of �10,000 for charity after leaping from a plane.
Francis Pickthall skydived from 13,000ft on May 24 at the Hinton Airfield in Oxfordshire to raise money for the Epilepsy Society.
The 44-year-old, who owns Hatfield Broad Oak-based CPL Aromas, has lived with epilepsy for more than 30 years.
His condition is now controlled with specialist medication and he lives a near normal life, suffering only from occasional nocturnal seizures.
He told the Broadcast he was delighted to be able to donate �10,540 to charity: “The day was hugely exciting and exhilarating and although the jump went off without a hitch, I do admit to being slightly nervous. I am just so happy to have raised some funds for this great charity.
“My thanks to all those who were so generous with their donations.”
You can still donate by visiting justgiving.com/Francis-Pickthall.
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For information on the charity visit epilepsysociety.org.uk/
