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Greenfingers supporters are ‘winging it!’


Greenfingers is pleased to confirm that three brave souls will be taking to the skies on June 2nd in aid of the Greenfinger Charity. However, this will be no ordinary flight!


ach of the Greenfingers supporters will be strapped to the roof of a bi- plane for a 10-minute exhilarating wing walking experience. Featuring fly- pasts, zoom climbs, steep dives and banks, the participants will see the Wiltshire countryside from a bird’s eye point of view. The wind forces – caused by speeds of up to 100mph - will also help add much hilarity to the in-flight photography! Taking part in this amazing challenge will be


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Mark Portman, MD of Evergreen Garden Care, Vicky Nuttall, Director of GIMA, and Lowri Walker, National Account Manager at SBM Life Science. A fourth spot is currently available for anyone with a wish to feel the wind in their hair.


As 2019 represents the Greenfingers Charity’s 20th anniversary, the brave wing walkers have vowed to collectively raise an astonishing £20,000 before they take to the skies later this summer. Anyone wanting to donate can do so by visiting


https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gima- wing-walkers


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Talking about this latest challenge in aid of Greenfingers, the charity’s Director of Fundraising & Communications, Linda Petrons said: “What an amazing way to support Greenfingers! I’ve no doubt this will be a day to remember for all those involved. I’d like to extend my thanks to those brave enough to take on this challenge, and thank you for your tireless fundraising efforts - £20,000 for 20 years is a truly touching tribute.”


About Greenfingers Charity


Greenfingers is a national charity dedicated to supporting life-limited children and their families who spend time in hospices around the UK. The charity is committed to creating, beautiful, well-designed outdoor spaces for children to enjoy with family, friends and siblings, whether through play and fun, or therapeutic rest and relaxation. To date Greenfingers Charity has created over 55 inspiring gardens in children’s hospices around the country and has a further waiting list of hospices that need help.


GCU January/February 2019 More information about Greenfingers Charity


Linda Petrons ulinda@greenfingerscharity.org.uk u07908 221240


Kimberley Hornby ukimberley@hornbywhitefootpr.co.uk u07851 610573


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