Clare Saunders, Communications Officer in Enrolment Management Services, is taking to the skies in aid of charity.

Clare (pictured centre) will be joining two of her best friends, Caroline and Sara (also pictured), for a ‘wing walk’ on 4 June. The walk involves being harnessed to the top of a plane while it’s in flight and includes zooms and climbs at speeds up to 130mph!

The three friends are taking part in the wing walk in support of Mind, the mental health charity. The challenge is in memory of Caroline’s step-brother Duncan, who was killed by a train last year in a tragic accident.

Clare says: ‘Duncan was a fantastic guy – he was a black belt in karate, he surfed and ran a youth group. He also waged a courageous battle against mental illness. We feel it’s so important for people to have access to mental health support, know that help is available and where to find it. That’s why we’re looking to raise as much awareness and money as possible.’

You can find out more about Clare’s airborne challenge and register your support on the friends’ Just Giving page: www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/InMemoryofDuncan