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Swanage Celebrant’s 70th-Birthday Wing Walk to Support Brain-Tumour Research
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The Scheduled Wing-Walk Challenge
On Friday, October 2, Lyn Fegan, a 70-year-old celebrant from Swanage, will be strapped to the wing of a plane at Compton Abbas airfield. The stunt is intended to mark her birthday and to raise awareness and funds for The Brain Tumour Charity.
Personal Motivation Behind the Fundraiser
Fegan’s drive stems from a family history of the disease. She has publicly explained that both of her parents died from brain tumours and that a close friend is currently living with the condition. She also cites a long-standing fascination with wing walking after witnessing a display over Swanage Bay.
Fundraising Progress
According to Fegan, the campaign has already collected more than £2,000, exceeding her original target of £1,500. Donations are being accepted through a JustGiving page linked to the charity.
Official Statements & Responses
Lucy Callaghan of The Brain Tumour Charity’s events team thanked Fegan, noting that individual efforts like hers help address “shocking statistics” associated with brain-tumour diagnoses. The charity emphasizes that research funding for brain tumours remains comparatively low, reinforcing the importance of public-driven fundraising initiatives.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’ve been wittering on for years about doing a Wing Walk, after seeing a display over Swanage Bay some years ago.” — Swanage Bay. Ms Fegan, swanage resident
- “Ms Fegan said: "My parents both died of brain tumours and a good friend is currently living with the devastating consequences of the condition.” — Ms Fegan, swanage resident
- “A huge thank you to everyone who has donated.” — Ms Fegan, swanage resident
- “A huge thank you to Lyn for taking on this challenge.” — Lucy Callaghan, from the events team at The Brain Tumour Charity