Opportunity Centre supervisor Betty Cox accepts a cheque from Helen Funnell, pictured with sister Leeann Stevenson and niece Lily
Abseiler Helen Funnell, who dropped 66 feet down Earls Court arena in London to raise money for Devizes Opportunity Centre, has spoken of her terror.
Ms Funnell, 34, said: “I thought it was going to be fun but it was terrifying.”
She took on the challenge after seeing the care lavished on her three-year-old niece, Lily Stevenson and other children with special educational needs at the centre in Belle Vue Road, Devizes.
Her sister, Lily’s mother, Leeann Stevenson of Burbage, said: “I am full of admiration for Helen.”
Ms Funnell raised £1,333 from the abseil. She is hoping, through other activities, to raise a total of £4,000. On Monday she gave £2,500 to centre.
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