Beachy Head volunteer, 71, to abseil down Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower for charity
A woman who volunteers at Beachy Head will abseil 100m down Spinnaker Tower to raise money for two charities.
Pauline Peagam-Phillips, 71, will take on the challenge at Portsmouth’s iconic landmark on August 22.
She is part of the Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team – a frontline Christian charity offering support to those in crisis in the area.
Pauline also worked for The Salvation Army for many years and, despite retiring, still oversees services including meals for the homeless and vulnerable, housing support for rough sleepers and providing healthy breakfast and showers to those in need.
She is attempting to raise £2,000 for the two charities – you can donate at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/skyler-james
Pauline said: “I very much hope that you might be able to sponsor me in this endeavour and help these two charities continue supporting people in our community and continue the amazing work they carry out.”
Herald readers may recognise Pauline – her dog Keeva was rescued after going missing for six days on the South Downs in July.
She has told her husband Mal that this is her last ‘daredevil’ stunt, saying she’s becoming ‘too old and too achy’ now.
But this final challenge will support the vital local services that Pauline has contributed to throughout her life and give her quite the thrill in the process.