A SOUTHAMPTON mother jumped 13,000ft out of a plane to help raise £10,000 for local hospice charity Naomi House and Jacksplace.

Vickey Lewis also jumped for her seven-year-old son Ollie, who has alternating hemiplegia of childhood, meaning that any muscle in his body can become paralysed at any time, including his heart and lungs.

He regularly stays at the charity to be treated for respite care and watched on as his mother took part in the fundraising event.

Vicky volunteered for the skydive alongside 18 other supporters of the charity, who all collectively raised the money to fund ten social outings for young adults and children at Jacksplace.

She freefell in the skies at 120mph for up to a minute, and then the parachute was deployed by an accompanying instructor at 5000ft.

Once she had landed the skydive, she said: “It was petrifying. I’m glad I did it, because I did it for Ollie and for everyone else who uses Naomi House, but never again.

"My kids think I’m amazing and Ollie just thinks it is hysterical watching me fall out of a plane. It was a truly incredible experience.”

The ten outings are designed to help members of the charity develop social skills and make new friends, which could also pay for more than two months' worth of vital nursing care for a seriously ill child or young adult.

The charity helps over 525 life-threatened children, young adults and their extended families from various regions, including Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

To take part in a skydive for the charity, visit www.naomihouse.org.uk/skydive.