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Energlyn woman skydives to success as fundraising target smashed for Brain Tumour Charity

News | | Published: 17:00, Monday August 7th, 2017.

TARGET SMASHED: Nadine Davies took on the charity skydive with colleague Nichi Tanner to raise awareness of brain cancer
TARGET SMASHED: Nadine Davies took on the charity skydive with colleague Nichi Tanner to raise awareness of brain cancer

A woman from Energlyn who took on a terrifying 10,000ft skydive to raise awareness of brain cancer has gathered more than double her fundraising target.

Nadine Davies plummeted from a plane in the skies above Swansea on Saturday July 29 in memory of her father, who died from the disease aged 54.

Nadine, a veterinary nurse at Valley Vets, said: “My dad was diagnosed with brain cancer in September and passed away in May. It was around three or four months ago that I decided to raise money for the Brain Tumour Charity.

“My dad had no symptoms whatsoever until he had a seizure in September, and he died 34 weeks later.”

The 27-year-old managed to raise £2,681 for the charity, having originally set a target of £1,000.

Nadine added: “I am totally overwhelmed by the love and support my family and I have received during one of the toughest times in our lives. I have raised above and beyond what I ever expected and am so grateful.”

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