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Tom takes a giant leap for charity

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UK: Tom Fitzsimons of Nottingham-based Pump House Pumps made a huge leap for charity by skydiving from 15,000ft.

Tom, who recently took over as area sales manager for Pump House Pumps’ Flexi Support systems division, has so far raised over £1500 for Alzheimer’s Research by making his daring dive.

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Family, friends and colleagues all donated to the the tandem jump, which was completed at Hibaldstow Airfield in North Lincolnshire, a former WWll fighter base.

“It’s been on my bucket list of things to do for a number of years, so all the money raised will go to the charity,” Tom said. “I must also thank those who have donated. Some of our customers were very generous and the money soon mounted up.”

Tom’s fundraising page, here, is still open for those who would like to support Alzheimer’s Research.

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