TWO school friends from North Yorkshire have raised more than £2500 for Yorkshire Cancer Research after completing a charity skydive.

Hannah Tyler-Graham and Kate Aikman organised the jump because they wanted to do “something big” to raise awareness of cancer in Yorkshire, which is a cause close to both of their hearts.

The 19-year-olds, who set their sights on completing a skydive several years ago, finally took to the skies in August.

The pair self-funded the jump, which meant that all the money raised in sponsorship went directly to Yorkshire Cancer Research.

The pair, who now work together, said that it was an “amazing experience”.

Hannah, from York, said: "It was honestly incredible. We were both so happy afterwards. It’s an experience like no other and I’ll probably never do anything like that again anything like that again - I was just ecstatic."

Yorkshire Cancer Research is an important charity to both women - and Kate’s mum has previously raised money for the charity by shaving off her hair.

Kate’s dad was first diagnosed with a brain tumour in 1991 and has since been diagnosed with colon cancer. Kate’s grandmother was also diagnosed with lung cancer, which was found early - and she has since been successfully treated.

Hannah has also been touched by cancer, as two of her grandparents sadly passed away after being diagnosed.

"Cancer has affected my family for a long time, which is why I feel it is so important to raise awareness of cancer in Yorkshire", Hannah added.

The money raised from the skydive will fund vital research to help beat cancer in Yorkshire.

To support Hannah and Kate's fundraiser, access their donation page here.