Described as a "super mum", 69-year-old Doreen has jumped out of a plane for the hospice supporting her daughter.

Doreen Long completed the sky-dive on Saturday (January 13) for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care.

The St Albans charity is currently caring for Doreen's daughter, Marie, who has been diagnosed with cancer.

The "true superstar" has raised £1,200 for the charity, and still has a JustGiving page open.

Herts Advertiser: Doreen with her sky-diving certificate.Doreen with her sky-diving certificate. (Image: Slimming World)

To become fit enough for a sky-dive, Doreen has lost over two-and-a-half stone since joining her local Slimming World group at Welwyn Garden City United Reformed Church.

According to Slimming World, Doreen joined the group "to lose weight and stay fit and healthy, to be able to help support her daughter".

Her daughter, Marie, is "so incredibly proud of her mum and is truly thankful".

Herts Advertiser: Doreen, preparing to jump out of the plane.Doreen, preparing to jump out of the plane. (Image: Slimming World)

Slimming World consultant Julie Horrocks said: "Doreen is a true superstar.

"She is so inspiring and motivating and the whole group are so very proud of her and her brave achievement.

"This takes body magic to a whole new level!

Herts Advertiser: Doreen, having completed her sky-dive from 13,000 feet.Doreen, having completed her sky-dive from 13,000 feet. (Image: Slimming World)

"She is an inspirational lady and every week she shares with us what she is doing."

Doreen herself highlighted the need for her to "do something good", having witnessed a number of family members experience cancer in the past.

She added: "I'm so pleased that I've lost weight, making me fitter and healthier to be able to do something good for the charity.

Herts Advertiser: Doreen raised £1,200 for the charity.Doreen raised £1,200 for the charity. (Image: Slimming World)

"I have sadly experienced lots of family members with cancer and ill health, and now my daughter has cancer I really needed to do something good."

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Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care has locations in Watford, St Albans, Tring, Chalfont St Giles and Berkhamsted.

Rennie Grove Hospice and Peace Hospice Care merged in 2023 to help "meet the growing need for hospice services in the Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire areas".  

Herts Advertiser: Doreen has been described as an inspirational lady.Doreen has been described as an inspirational lady. (Image: Slimming World)

The charity provides free, specialist care and support for adults and children with a life-limiting illnesses.