A MOTHER of two has realised a lifelong ambition by jumping out of a plane for charity.
Irene Robson, of Yarm, Teesside, raised £900 when she jumped from 12,000ft in support of the Cancer Research Campaign for breast cancer.
Ms Robson's family paid for the jump for a birthday present, and she completed the freefall and six-minute tandem parachute descent strapped to an instructor from the Peterlee Parachute Centre, in County Durham.
She said: "The jump was simply the most thrilling experience of my life and more than lived up to expectations.
"It was so wonderfully peaceful and exciting and I loved every moment. I would certainly do it again.
"As well as really enjoying the challenge I am delighted to have been able to raise funds for the Cancer Research Campaign at the same time."
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