High above the windswept dunes of Namibia, a businesswoman from Lancaster dived headfirst into a sky-high charitable mission. Fueled by courage and a determination to turn her freefall into a lifeline for others, Nicola Combe embarked on a thrilling 10,000-foot plunge just before Christmas.
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However, this skydiving feat was not just about ticking off one of her goals from her bucket list. The director of the Morecambe Bay Wills & Estates, Combe’s story is a tale woven with threads of the loss of her husband to cancer and his initiative to raise funds for people battling the disease.
Philanthropic tale of skydiving
Combe displayed remarkable bravery and resilience by skydiving over the mesmerizing African desert on Tuesday, December 19. However, the skydive had much to offer than just satiating her adrenaline rush. The extraordinary leap was for a cause close to her heart, a soaring tribute to a cause that resonated deeply within her.
She had been a steadfast support system during her husband Jim’s fight against cancer. His death catalyzed her altruistic endeavors. The skydiver set up the Morecambe Bay Wills & Estates, which, apart from offering legal services, is a testament to compassion-driven entrepreneurship. The organization donates 5% of proceeds for wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney to CancerCare.
Under the businesswoman-turned-skydiver’s leadership, the company became a harbinger of change. Even though the pandemic posed hurdles, Combe’s dedication to supporting CancerCare remained unshaken. Per the reports, her awe-inspiring donation of $ 22,000 (£18,000) for CanceCare surpassed $25,000 (£20,000) with her skydiving initiative that raised $3,000 (£2,500).
From loss to empowerment
Combe’s bold skydiving challenge as she took a 10,000-foot plunge evolved as a continuation of her philanthropic journey. Reaching the 25,000 dollar mark has been a testament to her unrelenting spirit. Driven by the motto, “Every penny counts, and every penny helps others,” the skydiver encapsulated the ethos of a community bound together by a shared vision of hope and support.
From the pulsating adrenaline rush of a skydive to reaching the zenith of charitable giving, Combe’s story resonates as a beacon of unwavering compassion and fortitude. Besides the Morecambe sky, Morecambe Bay witnessed the participation of hundreds of people on New Year’s Day. They had participated in swimming to raise funds for the St John’s Hospice. Hence, the back-to-back charitable endeavors serve as a reminder of the extraordinary heights that the human spirit can reach when fueled by love and kindness.
As winds of positive change sweep through Morecambe, Combe’s skydiving journey, marked by personal loss, epitomizes the power of turning pain into purpose. Her leap of faith echoes far beyond the African dunes, serving as the enduring legacy of the three C’s: courage, compassion, and charity.
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