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DAREDEVIL BETTY 93, Queen of The Skies, Completes Fifth Wing-Walk
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BBC News 6 AUG 2022.
Betty Bromage has wing-walked, abseiled and dived off cliffs to raise money for charity. Credit: Sue Ryder
Betty Bromage from Cheltenham UK has been raising tens of thousands of pounds for charity by wing-walking - all at the age of 91. And she's not only been wing-walking, but abseiling and diving off cliffs too.
Betty has raised money for different causes including Sue Ryder and the retirement home where she lives, which is run by the charity Abbeyfield. She made enough for a new summerhouse for their garden. Alison Hook who is a housekeeper there nominated her for the Pride of Britain Award. She says "She's fun and lively, kind, looks after everyone. An inspiration."
Betty is not retiring yet and has her sights set on more fundraising adventures. She says
"Hopefully a tandem parachute jump. And maybe another wing-walk, if I can get up there."
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When I first went on I thought gosh the wing is getting close to the ground, that side, then the other side. Then I thought. What have I got to lose? You've got to go sometime. May as well in a band of glory.
Betty Bromage
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To celebrate turning 90 years old, our incredible resident Betty took on yet ANOTHER daring challenge just weeks after doing her fourth wing walk.
Taking flight at Zip World in Wales, Betty took on the fastest zip line in the WORLD over the beautiful Penrhyn Quarry, proving that you really are never too old to do incredible things.
She said: "it was outstanding; one of the best challenges I have ever undertaken and I can't wait to do it again."
Such an inspiration. Amazing stuff, Betty.
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