Home Instead team to skydive from 10,000 ft in memory of colleague

Nine members of staff at a home care provider in Oldham are planning to take a leap of faith from 10,000 ft in memory of a colleague who is “greatly” missed.

Home Instead (Oldham & Saddleworth) are set to jump out of a plane and do a freefall tandem skydive in June in memory of their former colleague Howard who died in February at the age of 76.

Howard passed away on 13 February this year at the age of 76. The team"miss him greatly" and the skydive is their way of keeping his memory alive, while hoping to raise £3,555 for Home Instead Charities.

Mick Sheehan, managing director of Home Instead Oldham and Saddleworth, said: “Howard was a kind, happy and caring person who loved giving back to his community. He did an amazing job caring for our clients during the five years he worked for us.

“The money raised will be donated to Home Instead Charities, who will provide a grant to a local cancer support group – a group that was very close to Howard’s heart.”

Home Instead Charities provides grants to support local community initiatives all over the UK enabling them to run activities that support well-being or programmes to reduce and/or prevent isolation and loneliness. These initiatives include local dementia cafés, day trips and interactive activities.

The skydive team from Home Instead consists of Mick Sheehan; managing director, Liam Mallinson; community engagement and marketing officer, Sarah Shore; HR officer, Paul Kershaw; training coordinator, Craig Sullivan; care manager, Sharon Watson; scheduler, Isabelle Ward; senior care professional, Alexandra Lancaster; senior Care Professional, Mike Howarth.

The team aim to do their 120mph freefall tandem dive at Skydive Hibaldstow in North Lincolnshire on 12 June.

To support the team and their fundraising efforts, please visit their secure JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/homeinsteadoldham.

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