Fundraisers descend Brighton's i360 tower for Worthing veterans’ charity

A briefing was held in the i360 tower before fundraisers made the 162m jump. Picture by Kate Henwood Photography

Brave fundraisers completed the UK's highest controlled descent from Brighton’s i360 viewing tower, raising more than £15,000 for disabled veterans.

The funds raised will support Care for Veterans, a Worthing-based charity providing care and rehabilitation to ex-service personnel from all over the UK.

Aaron ‘AJ’ Card, an ex-royal engineer from Milton Keynes, was the first to make the 162-metre descent and raised nearly £1,000.

He said: “When I heard about some of the amazing things that Care for Veterans has done for some of its patients, I was blown away and wanted to know what I could do to support.”

“It was good fun, and it was a nice view all the way around Brighton. When I got up to the top, I thought I might be a bit scared, but when I did it, I was fine!

James Bacharew, head of marketing and fundraising at Care for Veterans, said: “Thank you so much to everyone who took part in the event; we hope they can take pride in knowing they are making a difference to veterans who are facing the toughest challenge of their lives.”

Care for Veterans specialises in helping those with an Acquired Brain Injury or a degenerative neurological condition, such as multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease and Parkinson’s. The charity receives no regular Government funding and must raise over £1.5 million each year to maintain its nursing and rehabilitation service.

For more information about Care for Veterans, visit www.careforveterans.org.uk or call 01903 213458.