Senior as an adrenaline junkie: 90-year-old jumps from a parachute

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A parachute jump from a height of 15,000 meters.

This is not a professional athlete, but a 90-year-old Brit from North Yorkshire.

However, this is not his first jump from this height.

Show location: Skydive Hibaldstow, United Kingdom

70 years ago Frank Ward was part of the Parachute Regiment.

Just in time for his 90th birthday, he jumps in tandem with another ex-conscript.

Despite misgivings, he allows himself to be persuaded by a friend.

“The case was absolutely amazing. It was terrifying, but at the same time it was awesome.” – Frank Ward

The jump isn’t just for fun, though.

The jump will raise £2,000 in donations.

The money will be donated to the retirement home where his wife has lived for 18 months.

He was motivated by the idea of ​​being able to give his wife a new wheelchair.

“Retirement homes will be under a lot of pressure this year. You have enough problems due to the lack of staff. Now there’s also the problem of heating bills.” – Frank Ward

Being able to help motivated him to repeat the jump again.

However, he did not expect such a great sympathy and willingness to donate.

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