‘What in Under God Am I Doing?’: Derry Singer on Recalling Skydiving from 15,000 Feet to Benefit Children for a Noble Cause

Derry’s songbird, Monica McGuigan traded her usual stage for the stratosphere and engaged in a daring dance with the sky. The beloved singer recently took a bold step by embarking on a heart-pounding skydiving adventure from 15,000ft. However, besides setting her foot in the world of adrenaline-pounding adventures, she participated in a charitable cause to raise funds for Children in Crossfire.

In a joint mission with the Derby community, the skydiving adventure raised £4,582 to support children in need in African countries. Soaring through the sky for a cause close to her heart was sure to have been a thrilling but inspiring journey.

Monica McGuigan took part in a collective skydiving leap

In a collaborative move accompanied by several other Derry residents, Monica McGuigan joined forces with the organization called Skydive Ireland. She took a daring plunge on October 14, Saturday from 15,000 feet in the name of charity. In a storage twist, the adventure was hindered by several uncertainties, the primary being the unpredictable weather conditions. 

In the beginning, there prevailed confusion about the execution of the skydive because of windy weather conditions. But soon the weather cleared out and although McGuigan took part in the dive, it also had an impact on her physical health. In an interview with Derrynow, McGuigan shared her experience, “I got on the plane and my whole insides were churning. I thought, ‘What in under God am I doing?’’”

Overcoming all the impediments barred their way, the joint move of the residents resulted in a significant contribution. As an outcome of this adventure, they made a considerable donation of £4,582 to Children in Crossfire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children in Ethiopia and Tanzania.

However, it was still a strange day for McGuigan.

Derry community rallies for McGuigan’s daring move

McGuigan accepted a last-minute call from the fundraising coordinator of the charity, Aisling Cunnigham, and participated in the adrenaline-fueled endeavor. Cunningham shared what she felt about McGuigan, “It takes real courage to jump out of a plane at 15,000 feet, but Monica has courage in abundance and a kind heart too.”

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Even though her skydiving feat was adorned with multiple difficulties, the aerial view surpassed all the suffering. McGuigan could point out the landmarks from up above the air, with which the physical exhaustion was abated. In her journey, the Derry singer expressed her gratitude towards the community for their generous support. The move even received an overwhelming response from the people who willingly contributed to the cause. The union and the compassion of the Bishop Street neighborhood made the impossible possible. 

The daring leap of Monica McGuigan exhibits that overcoming fear of taking part in a noble cause serves as a testament that with community support, nothing is unachievable. 

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