Radstock Co-op’s Trainee Manager, Graham Perry, has raised nearly £2,000 for the Bristol Children’s Hospital ‘Wallace and Gromit Grand Appeal’, by jumping from a plane and free falling 20,000 ft.

The Co-op also donated a further £400 from funds raised from a charity raffle that was held at the annual awards ceremony.

Earlier this year, Graham’s wife gave birth to twin daughters, Ezri and Maya. During the pregnancy, Graham and his wife received the devastating news that Maya had an abnormality with her heart, and would require a series of major operations, the first one within days of her birth. Maya has now undergone two operations, and has another one scheduled for a few weeks’ time. Thanks to the skill, support and expertise of the staff at the Bristol Children’s Hospital, Maya has recovered well from the surgery.

A spokesperson for the hospital said: “It is brilliant that you thought to support The Grand Appeal, and the outstanding care given at the Bristol Children’s Hospital to your colleague Graham’s twins, by holding a raffle. Your incredible donation will help give sick and injured babies and children the very best care in their time of need. Thank you so much!”