IT manager takes on skydive for good causeÂ

DARING dad Rhys Meale overcame his fear of heights and completed a sponsored skydive to raise almost £1,000 to help find a cure for diabetes.
Dad-of-two Rhys Meale, 44, from Copnor, on his skydive for the Diabetes Research and Wellness FoundationDad-of-two Rhys Meale, 44, from Copnor, on his skydive for the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation
Dad-of-two Rhys Meale, 44, from Copnor, on his skydive for the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation

The 44-year-old, who is business development manager for IT services provider Aura, jumped out of a plane at 10,000ft to raise funds for the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation (DRWF).

The cause is close to his heart as Rhys was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 14 and has had to undergo daily insulin injections ever since.

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Rhys completed his tandem skydive over Salisbury Plain and raised hundreds of pounds through sponsorship from family, friends and work colleagues.

Dad-of-two Rhys Meale, 44, from Copnor, on his skydive for the Diabetes Research and Wellness FoundationDad-of-two Rhys Meale, 44, from Copnor, on his skydive for the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation
Dad-of-two Rhys Meale, 44, from Copnor, on his skydive for the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation

Rhys, who lives in Copnor, said: '˜It was something that filled me with more than a bit of trepidation as I'm terrible with heights, but I really wanted to do something to help the charity. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me, a little scary, but one I would definitely do again.' 

Karen Scott, community fundraiser for DRWF, based on Hayling Island, said: '˜Rhys has been amazing and we are really grateful for his support. We rely on people like Rhys to help raise awareness and fund vital research.' 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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