5 days ago
'Pure adrenaline and joy' - Skydive in memory of dad
A skydive in memory of a loved one became an 'unforgettable' tribute.
Caine Harrison, 29, from Caerphilly, leapt from a plane in memory of his dad Christopher, who died last year following a cardiac arrest.
The skydive raised £590 for Wales Air Ambulance, which was one of the first on the scene during his father's medical emergency.
Mr Harrison said: "Wales Air Ambulance responded incredibly quickly when my dad suffered a cardiac arrest.
"Although he sadly passed away, I'm deeply grateful for the efforts they made and the compassion they showed during such a difficult time.
"Their support didn't end there—the kindness and care they continued to show after we lost dad, through the aftercare service, was truly remarkable.
"I wanted to give something back in recognition of everything they did for us."
He described the skydive as an 'absolutely incredible' experience, filled with 'pure adrenaline and joy.'
Mr Harrison has raised funds for the charity before.
Last month, he completed the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge, walking 100km in 23 hours alongside his colleague Lucy Roberts.
The challenge, which included support from their team at Link Financial, raised more than £5,000 for charity, with funds still coming in.
Mr Harrison said: "Many of the team completed either the 100km, 50km, or 25km distances, and the experience was incredibly meaningful to all of us.
"I'm incredibly grateful to my friends, family, and colleagues who supported my fundraising journey.
"At times, I was overwhelmed by their generosity, their encouragement and donations kept me going and meant the world to me."
Christian Sullivan, regional fundraising manager for south Wales, praised Mr Harrison's efforts.
Mr Sullivan said: "A huge thank you to Caine for fundraising for our charity.
"He set himself the challenge of completing a skydive in memory of his dad, Christopher, which is so heartwarming.
"It's incredible to hear of families who go on to raise funds for the charity after a loved one has passed away.
"We really appreciate Caine's support and it sounds like he thoroughly enjoyed the experience, whilst honouring his dad."
