Two colleagues with a phobia of flying and heights will face their fears by wingwalking at 135mph.
David Batey and Luis Restrepo, who both work at TG Lynes in Enfield, will be strapped to the wings of a plane to fly above the fields of Bedfordshire in September.
They will be raising money for Teens Unite, which supports young people fighting cancer.
Luis, who is 46 and lives in Enfield, said: “On a scale of one to 1,000, I’d say my fear of heights is 1,000.
“If I go up a small ladder and look down I need help. I just glue myself to it. I went on a rollercoaster 20 years ago and felt like I was having a heart attack.
“I get goosebumps just thinking about the wingwalk. My family aren’t happy I’m doing it, but I wanted to do something completely out of my comfort zone to help a great charity.
“I’m preparing as much as I can by watching videos of other people wingwalking, but it’ll get more nerve-racking as the day approaches.”
Delivery driver Luis will be joined in the challenge by sales executive David, who lives in Shuttleworth in Bedfordshire.
The 56-year-old said: “I don’t like flying and haven’t been on a plane in more than five years.
“I will be extremely nervous, there’s no doubt about that, but once I commit to something there’s no turning back.
“It’s all for a good cause and I’m hoping I can somehow enjoy the experience!”
Both men are hoping to raise at least £600 each. Donations can be made at either https://www.justgiving.com/page/luiswingwalk2023 or https://www.justgiving.com/page/davidswingwalk
Andrew Ingram, managing director at leading heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes, said: “I am full of admiration for Luis and David for facing their fears, pushing the boundaries and taking on this terrifying challenge.
“I hope people dig deep and support Teens Unite, which is a fantastic local charity we have had the pleasure of working with over the last 12 months.”
TG Lynes supported Teens Unite with £7,500 worth of product and labour through its Helping Hands campaign last year.
The charity provides people aged between 13 and 24 with the social, emotional, and physical support that is vital to their cancer recovery.
TG Lynes stocks industry leading brands and supplies thousands of products including valves, steel and copper tubes and fittings, press systems, composite and plastic plumbing, drainage solutions and support systems and tooling. An extensive plant hire service is also available.
