A Worsley woman is celebrating being seven years cancer free by mustering up the courage to jump out of a plane to raise money for The Christie charity.
Janice Redshaw, 56, will be joined by her daughter Beth, 24, when she takes part in the skydive near Lancaster on April 3.
In 2015 Janice was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after discovering a small lump in her abdomen. After being referred to The Christie Janice underwent surgery to remove the cancer followed by a course of chemotherapy.
Janice, who is also mum to Craig and grandmother to twins, Harry and Evie (12), is now looking forward to the daring challenge of parachuting out of a plane in tribute to the care she received and the support she has been given.
Janice, who lives with her husband Mark, said: “I feel lucky that I am here to be able to take part in the skydive and to do it with Beth will be amazing.
“Taking part in the skydive it is a way of being able to give back to those who helped me and will continue to help others in the future.
“I am seven years cancer free and counting but I will never forget what an emotional rollercoaster it was, and I want to do this for everybody who helped me through it. My GP Surgery, The Christie, my very loving family and my dear friends, who all supported me.
“I’m a bit nervous about doing a skydive but when you’ve been through cancer you’ve already done the scary part so why not.”
Liz Williams from The Christie charity said: “The skydive is definitely not an event for the faint hearted but Janice and Beth have clearly got the mettle needed for such a daring feat and we cannot wait to greet them when they land back on terra firma.
“It is lovely to see Janice celebrating such a milestone and we are really looking forward to welcoming her, Beth and the other daredevils taking to the skies for us in April.”
