Big dive raises a sky high sum

A Mirfield schoolgirl has raised more than £400 during a charity skydive.
PROUD FUNDRAISER Ella Vickers shows off evidence of her feat!PROUD FUNDRAISER Ella Vickers shows off evidence of her feat!
PROUD FUNDRAISER Ella Vickers shows off evidence of her feat!

Ella Vickers, 16, who goes to Castle Hall School in Mirfield, lept thousands of feet to raise money for a children’s cancer charity.

Ella said: “I wasn’t really nervous when I was in the plane and about to jump out – just really excited!

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“I really wanted to do a skydive, and I am, so glad I did it – the feeling is amazing.

Ella Vickers, 16, from Morley, has done a skydive for charity.Ella Vickers, 16, from Morley, has done a skydive for charity.
Ella Vickers, 16, from Morley, has done a skydive for charity.

Ella took part ion the skydive in Brigg, Lincolnshire, and raised the money for Children’s Cancer and Leukemia Group charity. She said: “There are a lot of charities that get publicity, but some of them aren’t as recognised and need or help just as much – that is why I chose CCLG.

“I feel like I can go back and do it again and again, but for now I will concetnrate on my GCSEs!”

Her mother Chrissi said: “Ella woke up one day and said ‘mum, I want to do a sky dive’.

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“I was very much against it at first, but no sooner had she said this, she had ordered the pack and decided her charity!”

“She is a very selfless person and really puts her heart into things she is involved in.”

If you want to contribute to Ella’s cause, visit www.virginmoneygiving.com/EllaVickers.