A membership consultant at Kirkby Leisure Centre, Jade Haseldine, raised £1,000 for Dementia UK after skydiving from 3,000m in memory of her grandmother.

Jade, who admitted to being very nervous before the jump, said: “I forced myself to focus on the reason why I was doing this, and I knew I was brave enough to go ahead.

“When we went up to 3,000 metres, I felt sick, nervous, and scared. We moved to the edge of the plane ready to go, and then I was looking down and in 600 metres free fall before the parachute opened. It was an unreal experience.

“Afterwards I sat on the ground with my head in my hands crying, knowing that I’d just smashed my fears, done something amazing in memory of my nan, and raised more than I ever thought I would for such an important cause. I made my mum and my family very proud.”

Jade, of Alfreton, did the tandem jump as part of Everyone Active’s campaign to raise funds and awareness for Dementia UK. Everyone Active operates the leisure centre in partnership with Ashfield District Council.

Dementia UK supports a network of Admiral Nurses, who provide free, specialist advice, support, and understanding to anyone affected by dementia.

Jade, whose nan died in February, added: “I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for their donations. Knowing the funds are going to help raise awareness and to support families who provide care to their loved ones suffering from this horrible disease is an amazing feeling.”

To help Jade’s fundraising for Dementia UK, go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jade-haseldine