Student midwife delivering daredevil jump in aid of Rotherham Hospital

A STUDENT midwife will be taking part in a charity 15,000ft skydive to help deliver a lasting legacy at Rotherham Hospital’s labour ward.
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Frances Gordon

Frances Gordon will be taking part in a tandem skydive in Leeds, during which she will freefall for 60 seconds at 120 miles per hour. 

The fearless 24-year-old hopes to raise as much money as possible for Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity’s Dr Ted Children’s Appeal with the jump on Saturday (19).

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The appeal raises money to fund everything from toys to specialist medical equipment and has generated £76,000 since it was set up in 2012. 

Frances, a Sheffield Hallam University midwifery student, has been at Rotherham Hospital for three years and is coming to the end of her training.

“I really wanted to fundraise for the hospital trust’s charity to say thank you for all the amazing support I’ve had during my studies, but to also leave a legacy behind which benefits patients in future,” she said.

“I’ve challenged myself to do something brave because I’m quite an adventurous thrillseeker. 

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“I don’t have a head for heights, though, so it will definitely be a challenge for me.

“The women who use the labour ward at Rotherham Hospital praise it for being homely and welcoming. 

“But we’re an ambitious team and we are always looking for ways we can improve the care we provide and the environment around us.”

Barry Mellor, chairman of the charitable funds committee, said: “We’re incredibly proud of all our student midwives, especially Frances who is determined to go the extra sky-high mile to help improve the lives of our patients and their babies.”

To sponsor Frances, visit https://bit.ly/2rGxHuc.