A mother will soar through the skies in a sponsored skydive to raise money for the charity that cared for two of her friends.

Julie Carter, of Riversfield Road, Enfield, will be doing a tandem skydive in support of the North London Hospice.

The hospice cares for patients with life-limiting illnesses at centres in Woodside Avenue, Finchley, and Fortis Green, Muswell Hill.

The 46-year-old decided to take on the challenge to thank the hospice for the “amazing” care they gave her friends before they died of cancer.

Ms Carter, a council officer, said: “My stomach churns every time I think about jumping out of a plane, but it’s been on my bucket list for years.

“Doing it for the hospice is the push I needed. The support given to my friends and their families by staff was amazing. Knowing the hospice is run on donations I try and support any fundraising events I can.”

Ms Carter has already exceeded her target of £500 thanks to support from family, friends and Whitewebbs Eagles FC, where she is club chairman.

She has already been presented with the Enfield Council Sport and Culture Leader of the Year award for her contribution to youth football.

Her sons, Ryan, 16 and Andrew, 19, will be supporting their mother on the day.

Andrew said: “I am very proud of mum for taking to such heights. Money raised is going to a great cause that has helped people close to our hearts.”

To sponsor Ms Carter visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JULIECARTER4