British grandmother skydives at 102 becoming record holder
When people who live to this age offer advice, you stand up and listen attentively.
No one truly sets out to live to see their centenary years, but those who do are a cause for celebration.
Manette Baillie, a centenarian, decided it was fitting for her to do something new on her 102nd birthday. She chose to mark her birthday by being the first person in Britain to jump out of a plane at 102 years old.
It's not her first time creating a spectacle at her age; when she turned 100, she drove a Ferrari race car at the Silverstone Circuit in the United Kingdom.
It was humbling to learn that Manette's skydive helped her raise money for three charities. So, it was threefold: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, she became a record holder in Britain, and she helped in her civic duty by donating to charities.
Manette's stellar advice was a record-breaker in itself: "Whatever happens, don't give up until you're forced to."
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She inspired many people with her skydiving feat and showed us that you're never too old to do something daring and thrilling.
- "The true meaning of live life to the fullest. She is a warrior."
- "Now that’s someone living their life."
- "Age is just a number! Manette Baillie proves it's never too late to take the leap—literally!"
- "I feel so inadequate watching this! And tearful! What an amazing lady."
- "The role model we didn’t know we needed."
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