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Sept 2020
Knaresborough rotary president skydives for charity
The group's president is an experienced skydiver and will use her hobby to raise funds to replace those after events had to be cancelled.
The president of the Rotary Club of Knaresborough will skydive next month to raise funds for the organisation.
Helen Westmancoat is an experienced skydiver, having completed 43 tandem jumps since 2011.
She will make her latest leap from an aircraft on October 9 at Hibaldstow in North Lincolnshire.
The rotary club's fundraising efforts have been hampered this year due to Covid, which has forced some events to be cancelled.
It is hoped the skydive will generate funds to enable the club to continue to support the local community.
Ms Westmancoat said:
“It is a difficult time for everyone, Rotarians have an important role to play. Financial support has been given to both Harrogate Foodbank and Resurrected Bites.
"The club has been involved in setting up and operating Knaresborough Connectors. Disposable face masks have been donated to community groups.
"For the time being the club will continue to meet online and respond to the challenges that the pandemic has created."
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Since becoming president, Ms Westmancoat has set out to encourage new members such as women and younger people.
To support her jump, click here.
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