A Bradford woman, who has epilepsy, is taking part in an indoor skydive for charity. Ayla Maslin will complete the jump on Friday 13 July to raise funds for Yeadon-based Epilepsy Action. The charity provides advice and support to the 600,000 people with epilepsy in the UK.
Ayla, who lives in Bierley, said: “I have epilepsy and wanted to do a sky dive. However, I was told I couldn’t do it because of my epilepsy. This made no sense, and was upsetting, especially as I've always wanted to go skydiving, but it turns out I can do an indoor skydive instead, and raise money for my preferred epilepsy charity at the same time!
“With the money I hope to raise for Epilepsy Action, they can provide advice, information and support to more people with epilepsy, like me.“
Ayla, (23), hopes to raise at least £150 for Epilepsy Action. The money raised will help to support Epilepsy Action’s work all over the UK. The charity campaigns to improve epilepsy services and raise awareness of epilepsy. It also provides a national network of support groups, funds a specialist nurse scheme, holds regular regional conferences and has a freephone and email helpline.
Epilepsy affects one in every 103 people in the UK alone and 87 people are diagnosed with the condition every day. Last year Epilepsy Action directly helped 1.1 million people through its range of services.
For more information about epilepsy or taking part in fundraising events for Epilepsy Action, visit www.epilepsy.org.uk/events