Workington Reds Ladies' footballer to do skydive for charity Mind

Hayley Bracken from Workington will take part in a fundraising skydive for mental health charity Mind, a cause close to her and her family's heart.

The Workington Reds Ladies' striker will be taking part in the skydive on the weekend of March 30 and has already smashed her £400 fundraising target.

Hayley has said that the charity 'falls very close to home' as her mam Christine Bracken faced mental health battles and unfortunately lost her life over 21 years ago.

Hayley said: "I wished she asked for and got the help needed and maybe she would still be here.

"This is all for memory of my amazing mam who is cherished and missed and thought of every single day.

"I want to give back to a charity which helps individuals everyday and helps to reduce the percentage of people we are losing and to promote a charity that does so much."

Hayley was pushed on to do the skydive after two of her close work friends bought the package for her, meaning she will now undertake a dream she has had for some time.

Hayley's mam Christine Bracken who she is doing the skydive in memory of. (Image: Supplied)

Hayley said: "I’ve always wanted to do a skydive for absolutely ages and two very close work friends bought me it for my birthday so that pushed me more to take it on.

"I cannot wait. I’m a bit of a an adrenaline person. Love the thrill and excitement of adventurous and fun stuff, so the quicker it comes the better."

When asked what the reaction of her family and friends has been like, Hayley said: "Very supportive. I can’t believe how many people have donated and been so supportive of the sky dive, it’s been so lovely to see."

Hayley has already gained many donations from organisations and individuals across West Cumbria, reaching a total so far of £1,160.

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