Skydiver Takes to the Skies Lifting Young Spirits Through Fundraising Move Supporting Mental Health Awareness Among Youngsters

A thrilling adventure on a birthday underscoring a noble cause. The resident of Caversham, Heather Hexter took the initiative of making her birthday special by adding a unique touch to her celebration. 

Heather pushed herself out of her comfort zone and took to the sky to try an adventurous skydiving feat. However, it was not for her personal accomplishment and let us go through this article to find the underlying motive. 

Celebrating a birthday marked with a purpose

Heather decided to go skydiving leaping out of the aircraft above Old Sarum Airfield in Salisbury. It was a heartfelt gesture taken on her part aiming to raise awareness for an issue close to her heart. The skydiving endeavor was taken up to raise awareness and funds supporting mental health issues and wellbeing among the younger group of people. 

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Heather shared her mission behind taking up the cause with RDG.Today saying, “ I know that lots of young people are struggling with their mental health at the moment, whether as a result of the pandemic or due to the constant pressures of social media.”

Heather’s inspiration behind her commitment to take action for the mental health of young people has been drawn from her dedicated work at St. Andrews Church Youth (STAY). Being an active member of St. Andrew’s Church in Sonning, her life has been driven with a noble purpose. 

Embarking on a skydiving adventure marked with a change

Heather has shed light on the never-ending struggles that teenagers have to go through daily. Bullying has been a leading factor causing immense pressure among teenagers. They are bombarded with sensitive topics revolving around their intelligence and appearance that have a detrimental impact on their mental health. 

She focused on the importance of collective efforts stating, “There are so many difficult things going on in the world at the moment, but we can all do something, however small, to make things a bit better.”

Through this adventurous feat, apart from raising awareness about mental health, Heather is fixated on her aim to raise funds in an attempt to make a positive difference in the lives of young people. The funds in turn will be helping two organizations, firstly STAY where the fund will be administered in support of young female workers. The second organization to which the fundraised amount will be directed to a volunteer-run group, Mad Millenials which supports mental health well-being among youths through peer support groups, one-to-one sessions, and other initiatives. 

Heather through her mission is optimistic about making a positive difference and making the community into a better place. The initiative is a testament to her dedication and commitment to ensuring a brighter future for the youths by taking care of their mental well-being. 

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