A charity sky dive by Lakeland’s Samm Swain, buying and merchandise director and Libby Heppenstall, head of trading for baking and cooking has raised over £1000 for the Lakeside YMCA.
Samm and Libby made the dive with the Red Devils, sponsored by Victorinox (distributed by Burton McCall). Samm reflects: “What an incredible experience! Something we thought we’d never have the opportunity to do. It was an absolute privilege to do the sky dive with the Red Devils, and an absolute relief to be in such safe hands! “ She describes the challenge as: “One of the most amazing things that I’ve ever done – a total sensory overload delivering terror, adrenaline, excitement, fun and delight.”
Samm adds: “Thank you to Mohamed and Ruth at Burton McCall for providing us with the opportunity and for doing their very best to keep us calm!”
Lakeside YMCA has been open for 50 years. Based on the shore of picturesque Lake Windermere, it does incredible work supporting disadvantaged children from across the UK. One million people have now had the opportunity to take part in a ‘Lakeside experience,’ including some 7,000 pupils from 180 schools every year.
Top: (Left to right) One of the sky diving Red Devils with Samm Swain and Libby Heppenstall from Lakeland and Mohamed Hajat, head of sales at Burton McCall.
