Mel Griffiths, an inspiring 60-year-old from Arnold, Nottinghamshire, is preparing to shatter misconceptions through her daring wing walk at Wickenby in Lincolnshire. Notwithstanding the loss of her sight eight years prior, Mel is unwavering in her resolve to demonstrate that blindness should not curtail one’s participation in exhilarating activities. On 8 August, she will be secured to a plane wing, ascending to speeds of up to 120 mph in her effort to generate funds for the Guide Dogs charity. Having been influenced by an episode of Blue Peter’s wing walking from half a century ago, Mel has chosen a path of daring exploits, evidenced by her previous participation in parachute jumps and abseiling. Her equally adventurous husband, Gavin, will be contending in a competition for visually impaired tennis at Wimbledon on the same day. As a unit, their objective is to motivate others in their community, illustrating that one’s potential is truly limitless. Mel’s goal is to gather £5,000 in donations for the Guide Dogs charity, an organisation that has immensely impacted her life by offering her autonomy and independence. Kim Hutchings of Guide Dogs commended Mel’s endeavours, underscoring the charity’s reliance on benefactions to maintain its essential services.
The Lincoln Post has executed this adaptation based on initial reporting from www.bbc.com.
