Descending Duo

Sister-in-Laws brave 170ft abseil drop for Bury Hospice

Ever since she began working at Bury Hospice four years ago, Rachel Duncan (Retail  Operations Manager), has always wanted to do a thrilling fundraising challenge. 

After biding her time, she has now decided to descend 170ft down Trafford Palazzo in  Manchester to raise vital funds for the hospice. 

Rachel said: “I’ve seen some amazing fundraising within the hospice, and I just thought it was  my turn.” 

“It’s my turn to brave it and raise some money!” 

Initially setting her fundraising target at £500.00, Rachel soon upped the amount when her  supportive friends and family helped her meet her goal within the first week. 

Now pushing to raise £1,000, she is excited to get her first ever charity challenge underway. 

She said: “It’s my first time doing an abseil. I don’t even know if I like heights or not but we’ll  see once I’m up there.” 

Rachel is doing the abseil with her sister-in-law, Krisila O’Neill, who convinced her to give the  challenge a go. 

Also a keen supporter of Bury Hospice, Krisila recently joined Rachel to get stuck in with painting the hospice interior, as it underwent a huge re-decorative transformation, in April.

The brave and supportive pair are spurring each other on to reach their individual targets.

Rachel, having never been one to say ‘no’ to a challenge, has already set her sights on doing  some other future fundraisers, including a bungee jump, next year. 

She said: “I never get a chance to do these sorts of things but I think they are good for me  because I get the chance to see if I actually do like action and adventure.”

“I’ll give anything a go once.”

To support Rachel and Krisila in their fundraising efforts, please head to the Just Giving pages.

Rachel's Fundraiser

Krisila's Fundraiser

Bury Hospice Abseil takes place on Sunday 29th June, at Trafford Palazzo, Trafford Centre.