Alan Still raised $5,000 for a local community group in Cranleigh, Surrey
Credit: Rowleys Centre for the Community
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- Alan Still, 91, raised over $5,000 for a community center in Surrey by skydiving for charity
- The Rowleys Center for the Community commemorated his jump with a social media post and special gift
- Still plans to continue his adventures with a 100 mph zip line ride in Wales, saying he loves the excitement
Most people spend their 91st year taking it easy, but Alan Still isn’t “most people.”
The 91-year-old just proved that the sky’s not the limit by leaping from a plane to raise over $5,000 for the Rowleys Center for the Community in Cranleigh, Surrey.
Describing the jump as “absolutely thrilling,” Still undertook the challenge to support the organization, which strengthens the local community through activities ranging from bingo nights to excursions to Windsor Castle.
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The Center posted a video of Still’s adventure on their Instagram, adding a sweet tribute to his massive contribution: “A very special thank you goes to Alan. At 91 years young, he showed remarkable courage and determination by taking on this challenge, inspiring us all along the way.”
“I’ll never forget going out of that aeroplane and falling through the air, but it was all over so quickly,” Still said of the leap in an interview with the BBC.
To commemorate the dive, staff and neighbors from the Rowleys Center gifted him a personalized “thank you” mug featuring a photo of his jump, so that he’ll be reminded of the experience with every cup of tea.
“I never imagined I’d be doing anything like this at 91, but I enjoyed it so much that I’m now planning more fun adventures,” he told the outlet.
He noted that his next challenge would be to ride a 100-mph (160.9 km/h) zip line in Wales.
“It gives me something to do and I love the excitement, so why not?” he added.
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