An intrepid service advisor at an Exeter car retailer will bravely launch herself from a plane at 15,000 ft to raise cash for the hospice that cared for her nan.
Georgia Parkhouse, 23, who works at SMC SEAT Exeter, is also poised to make history as she is part of the Skydive UK attempt to smash the Guinness World Record-breaking 260 jumps in 24 hours this Saturday. The record currently stands at 251.
Georgia will be one of those 260 thrill seekers who get to experience freefall from nearly three miles up - and at the same time the caring mum-of-one will be raising more than a thousand pounds for Exeter-based Hospiscare which cared for her nan, Moira Parkhouse, who died from cancer five years ago.
Georgia, who lives in Beacon Heath, said: "I was so impressed with the care that Hospiscare provided for my nan that I wanted to give something back to the charity. I'm really excited about the chance to be part of history. I am sure I will be a bit nervous on the day but this is something I can cross off the bucket list.
"At first I thought I might struggle to raise £500, but the total of sponsorship money has now topped £1,000 with everyone from the postman to the delivery drivers, customers and staff chipping in.
"I am hoping for good weather on the day and I am sure the skydive will be over before I know it. It's sure to be a great experience and even better should I be part of a new Guinness World record."
On the day Georgia will be spurred on by family and friends. Her five-year-old son Louis, mum Denise, dad Guy and sister Lucy will be among the crowd of well-wishers.
Hospiscare, in Dryden Road, is a local independent charity that employs professionals that are often leaders in their field. It has built a leading reputation for providing dedicated care and support for local people with a terminal diagnosis.
Celia Wilkinson, Events fundraiser at Hospiscare, said: "This is great news that Georgia has raised so much money already for a cause that is obviously very close to her heart. We are sure she will find the skydive a thrilling experience."
To celebrate 50 years of skydiving at Dunkeswell Airfield, near Honiton, Skydive UK will be holding the official Guinness World Record attempt over a 24 hour period this Saturday (June 21) - the longest day of the year. The record attempt can only take place during daylight hours, and on hand will be the two fastest UK jump-planes and some of the best tandem instructors around.
To make a donation visit Georgia's fundraising page at http://www.skydiveukltd.com/skydive/charity/online-sponsorship/raise-money-online/rnj-profile/?profile=416
