Brave mum to take plunge for 'all the brave children'

Karen Jarvis, 43, sends her 13-year-old daughter Kennedy, who is disabled, to the Kent-based residential respite centre 14 nights a year.

Demelza's care costs 35 per hour per child, and Karen decided to take the plunge from 10,000 feet to give something back.

She said: "We really appreciate the break and peace of mind that the hospice gives us, and that Kennedy is totally cared for 100 per cent."

Karen, who has to drive along the middle of Dartford Bridge so she cannot see over the sides, said: "I am scared of heights but want to do this for all the brave children that visit Demelza Hospice."

She is aiming to raise around 500, and has so far gathered almost 300.

For information about Karen's jump, and to sponsor her, visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/giving and search for Karen Jarvis.

Sponsor forms are also available at Curves Gym, on Sackville Road.