A DAREDEVIL 72-year-old woman is preparing to jump out of a plane for charity, inspired by her recent weight loss journey.

Renee Wainwright, from Holmes Chapel, set herself the target last year of losing four stone and skydiving for charity, and is set to achieve both within 18 months.

After working with Hartford-based Cambridge Weight Plan consultant Caroline Marshall for seven months, she lost four stone and 13 inches off her waist – and has since maintained her weight loss.

After a postponement on Saturday she is getting ready to climb thousands of feet in a plane in July before jumping in aid of the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, where two of her grandchildren received excellent care.

Donations so far have passed the £1,000 mark, with Renee describing herself as ‘the recycled teenager’ on her fundraising page.

She told the Guardian: “Last April I started the weight loss programme, and it took seven months to lose four stone. I have managed to keep it off since.

“Eighteen months ago I would never have thought of doing a skydive – I wouldn’t have been able to because I wasn’t fit enough and was carrying too much weight.

“It just gives me a new lease on life – I am able to do things like play with the grandchildren more.

“I have done it for myself, but also for RMCH.”

Caroline says Renee is an inspiration, and has shown determination to make real lifestyle changes and – in the process – drop six dress sizes.

She said: “She said that when she lost the weight she wanted to jump out of a plane, and that is exactly what she has done.

“Her life has become completely changed. She is more active and can get physically involved in things.

“Her family goes away each year on a big holiday and in the past she couldn’t join in with walks and things like that.

“This year, she was able to get involved thanks to her weight loss.

“It has changed her life so much. She is just fabulous.”

Caroline offers one-on-one weight loss support. You can contact her on 07810 727380 or carolinemarshallcwp@gmail.com

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