For many years I have thought about doing a skydive to help overcome my fear of heights. This thought is now about to be realised on the 5th November as I decided to book the skydive as a gift to myself for my recent 47th birthday.

It seemed a shame to not make the very most of my experience especially given my interest in supporting vulnerable individuals in the management of their mental health.

Having moved to Ramsbottom 5 years ago I became interested in Bury Involvement group whilst pursuing a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy. During this time I offered my services as a volunteer but was unable to give as much time as I would have liked to given other commitments of family,work and studies.

It cannot go unsaid that in the relatively short time I was fortunate enough to be involved with BIG I met some wonderfully inspirational individuals and simply cannot express the formidable impact they have had and continue to have on the local community due to  their valuable services which they continue to provide.

It is with this in mind that I ask that you help me to achieve my personal goal and also through your kindness help in making Bury Involvement Group go from strength to strength in continuing to support individuals who are hoping to overcome their personal battle with their mental well-being.