Watch Stoke mum skydive for Royal Stoke University Hospital NICU
By Liana Snape 4th Nov 2025
By Liana Snape 4th Nov 2025
The Stoke-on-Trent mum raising money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit where both of her sons received treatment, has completed her 13,000 ft skydive.
The 26-year-old, Emily Bayley, completed the jump on Saturday (1 November) while her two sons, Tommy and Carter, watched from the ground below.
Emily said: "It was absolutely incredible, the free fall was like nothing I've ever felt before. I've definitely got the adrenaline bug and will be doing it again in the summer next year."
Emily added: "Everyone at Tilstock Freefall Club were absolutely amazing and made my experience unforgettable, especially my instructor Dan and my camera flyer Soupy.
"Both Tommy and Carter had the best day and they are obsessed with the video. Tommy watches it and tells it like a story.
"The look on their faces when they first saw it was priceless.
"I really am so grateful for all of the support throughout the whole process and I can't wait to do it again next year."
The money that Emily has raised from the skydive will be donated to the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust's (UHNM) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Royal Stoke University Hospital, where both Tommy and Carter received treatment.
Four-year-old Tommy and two-year-old Carter both suffered from complications during and after birth, which meant they each spent time either in the NICU or on the ward with Emily receiving treatment from NICU doctors.
Emily has raised £790 so far on the GoFundMe page, exceeding her £700 target, and has also been collecting cash in charity buckets provided by UHNM.
The GoFundMe page is still open for donations and can be found here.

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