It’s Jumping Jenkins!

Dr Richard Jenkins, chief executive of both Barnsley and Rotherham NHS foundation trusts, took part in his first ever sky dive at Skydive Hibaldstow in North Lincolnshire.

He raised £1,400, which will be split equally between Barnsley Hospital Charity and Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity.

Dr Jenkins said: “I’m so grateful to fundraisers from across South Yorkshire who continue to raise money and donate to NHS charities.

“Their support has helped us through one of the most difficult periods in the NHS with the Covid pandemic.

“It definitely felt like my turn to fundraise, so I thought I’d aim high.

“I felt a mixture of excitement and fear about the skydive and I definitely felt nervous when I saw the small plane I’d be diving from, but it was worth it.

“I really enjoyed it, especially sharing such a brilliant experience with other NHS colleagues.

“It was really cold up there but dare I say, I’d be tempted to do it again.

“Thank you to everyone who sponsored me.”

Funds raised by NHS charities have helped fund sensory toys, entertainers and artwork for youngsters on the children’s wards, staff wellbeing gardens at both hospitals and resources and enhanced services for cancer patients and those with learning disabilities and autism.

You can make a donation to Dr Jenkins’ appeal page at https://gofund.me/5e1444d8.