Skydive and 'sing-a-thon' to raise money for CASCAID

CEO leads daring 15,000ft jump for charity

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Schroders chief executive Peter Harrison is one of a team of ten from the asset manager that took part in a freefall jump on 11 May, in aid of CASCAID.

On Saturday, the team headed to the skies above Northamptonshire to step out of a small plane at 15,000 feet, and freefall in tandem with an instructor for 60 seconds before descending back to firm ground. The Schroders team is hoping to raise as much money as possible towards CASCAID's target of donating £1m to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) to build an essential cardiac catheter lab.  This facility will play a valuable role in helping to diagnose and treat children with a range of complex heart conditions.  Taking part in the charity event alongside Harrison will be: Nicky R...

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