A STUDENT made one giant leap to help raise hundreds of pounds for a Kidderminster hospice.

Emily Pawson, who is a sixth former at King Charles school in Kidderminster, took part in a tandem skydive for Kemp Hospice.

Her fundraising efforts saw her collect around £500 in less than three months.

The money Emily raised will help support KEMP’s Mason Road hospice to provide specialist care and support to patients, families and carers in the Wyre Forest, as well as surrounding areas in Shropshire and Worcestershire, who are dealing with life limiting illness and bereavement.

The Hospice’s sole aim is to help patients maintain independence and provide assistance as they adapt to their changing abilities, enabling many to continue living their lives to the full, for as long as possible.

Emily, who is studying A-levels in English, Business Studies and Psychology, said: “I took part in the skydive as I wanted to give something back to my local charity. I wanted to gain some independence in raising as much money as I could for KEMP Hospice.

“It made me push my fears aside and all for a great cause. It was such a life changing experience.”