Daredevil Southport fundraiser Jonny Johnstone is taking on a wingwalk to raise money for a children’s hospice.
Jonny Johnstone, 54, will take on his challenge on Saturday 19th August 2023 at Leeds East Airport to give as much money as he can to Claire House children’s hospice.
The aircraft will fly between 200 ft and 700 ft high at speeds of up to 110 mph, with Jonny attached to the top of the plane in a special harness.
In 2021 Jonny, along with close friend Colin Reilly, raised over £10,000 for the charity by spending an exhausting nine hours running up and down sand dunes 500 times in Birkdale in Southport as they completed the Sandhill 500.
Jonny has already raised over £1,000 for his wingwalk challenge as he asks people to support him via his JustGiving page.
He said: “It’s two years ago that me and my good friend Colin Reilly last took on a challenge to raise Funds for Claire House Children’s Hospice, a mammoth 500 times up a sandhill in Birkdale.
“Well I’m flying solo so to speak on this one, doing a wing walk!
Jonny Johnstone from Southport is raising money for Claire House childrens hospice by taking on a wingwalk at Leeds East Airport in Yorkshire
“There hasn’t been as much training and effort needed for this latest challenge, however it is stretching my nerves.
“I don’t particularly like going on the waltzers, never mind strapped to the top of an aircraft, so it’s going to be interesting.”
Jonny and Colin have completed skydives, Tough Guy challenges, and their famous Sandhill challenge, all to benefit Claire House.
The wing walk in Yorkshire is set to take Jonny to new heights.
He said: “I don’t expect to raise as much as previous efforts, but it would be nice to achieve my target and above.
“It’s a fantastic cause that means so much to us.
“Having spent time in there with staff, it really does have an impact on your emotions, and leaves a lasting memory in your mind.
“The support we have had in the past, we would again like to thank everyone, and we appreciate all the donations and sponsors.”
Jonny Johnstone from Southport is raising money for Claire House childrens hospice by taking on a wingwalk at Leeds East Airport in Yorkshire
Claire House Children’s Hospice is based in Bebington in Wirral and supports families across the North West.
The hospice helps seriously and terminally ill children live life to the full by creating wonderful experiences and bringing back a sense of normality to family life.
By providing specialist nursing and end of life care, as well as emotional support, Claire House helps families through some of the toughest times of their lives.
Claire House has a team of trained professionals who are as passionate about what they do as they are talented at doing it. Its staff includes nurses, physiotherapists, play specialists, and counsellors.
- Please donate via the JustGiving page: Jon’s fundraiser for Claire House Children’s Hospice here.
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