Skydive hero and pals raise £10,000
Daredevil leap pays off
A Paisley worker was on cloud nine after he raised a bumper amount for charity from a daring 10,000 feet skydive.
Thirty- three- year- old John Patrick, who works for Paisley-based City Gate Construction, leapt out of a plane and raised almost £700 to support the work of the Celtic FC Foundation.
Long- time Celtic fan John took to the skies with 15 other Celtic fans – each undertaking a skydive before landing safely at the site in Glenrothes, Fife.
The “Skyd i v e St Andrews” plane soared to an amazing 10,000 feet before each made their leap while attached to an experienced skydiver.
John, who is a quantity surveyor with MacDowall Street-based CGC, said: “It was a great experience – really fantastic and I’m very grateful to everyone who contributed to the fundraising. The Celtic FC Foundation does the most amazing work in helping people. I feel very privileged to be able to do my bit.”
CGC contributed to the total raised with a donation from the company.
The Celtic FC Foundation said: “The experience was a different one for each individual – some with initial trepidation and others bursting with excitement but regardless of any fears, all of the group proudly conquered the challenge.
“Collectively, the group has raised a magnificent total of around £10,000.
“Celtic FC Foundation’s four priorities are to improve Health, promote equality, encourage learning and tackle poverty. The proceeds of this event will assist development of our work providing opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to take part in positive, healthy activities.
“We are extremely grateful and proud of all of those who took part. Thank you for your wonderful support.”