ALEXTRA Accountants, from Macon Court in Crewe, has conquered the skies, with eight members of their team completing skydives from 10,000 feet for charity.

The firm has been fundraising for Leighton Hospital’s MRI Scanner Appeal, and raised a whopping total of £3,523 towards a new scanner for the hospital.

Alextra’s charity skydive started on April 23 with an 8am check in, followed by training provided by the Tilstock Airfield in Whitchurch.

The team of eight daredevils were then split into three groups, asnd each group then took their turn to take to the sky to complete the skydive mission.

Alextra director Shawn Gallimore, who was one of the eight skydivers, said: “This is one of the most amazing experiences I have had the pleasure to be a part of.

“The whole team had such a fantastic time. There was a great sense of spirit and camaraderie amongst us and even the spectators who came to show their support.

“The MRI Scanner Appeal is a great cause, and it makes the whole experience worthwhile knowing that we are supporting the local community.

“On behalf of Alextra I would like to thank everyone who has shown their support through donations and well wishes - it is very much appreciated.”

Laura Riddle, charity manager at Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity said: “I would like to thank the Alextra Accountants team for taking on this fantastic and very brave challenge in support of our MRI Scanner Appeal.

“It is wonderful to receive such support from a local business, particularly at this stage in the appeal, and thanks to them we are now even closer to our target.

“Leighton Hospital’s current MRI scanner works to full capacity between 8am and 8pm, seven days a week, and a new MRI scanner is needed to allow the hospital to continue delivering first-class healthcare to 300,000 people in Cheshire, Staffordshire and the surrounding areas.”

Full updates of the Alextra Skydive can be seen on their social media profiles, including YouTube, where a full video of Alextra director, Shawn Gallimore and admin member Farrah Oliver’s, tandem skydive can be viewed.