A self-confessed adrenaline junkie and mum-of-two was compelled to raise money for Breast Cancer UK after finding a lump in her breast.
Evie, 28, first noticed a lump in her left breast just before Christmas in 2021.
She said: “I was obviously really worried, so called the doctor and was given an appointment the same day who then referred me to a breast clinic. I went to the appointment, and was examined, and the doctor said I needed a scan and a biopsy.”
Evie, who works for a special needs school, recalls: “I couldn’t think of anything else. I couldn’t enjoy Christmas. I was just thinking the worst case scenario that my kids weren’t going to have a mum. But then the results came back, and I was told it was a benign cyst which was obviously brilliant news.”
However, towards the end of 2022 Evie started experiencing pain in the same area and noticed the lump had grown. After seeing her doctor she was referred by the NHS to a private clinic and following a scan was again told it was a benign cyst. Due to the pain and discomfort it was causing, especially the effect it was having on her hormones around her period, the decision was made to remove it, and the operation took place in August last year.
A few weeks later, Evie had a post-op check-up and was told biopsy results of the previously thought benign cyst showed it was a borderline tumour, which could be cancerous, and a further operation was needed.
Evie added: “I was on my own with my kids, and trying to hold it together as I was completely unprepared, and I just remember crying. I heard the word aggressive and that the rate that it was growing was quite aggressive. So I was scheduled in two days later for an emergency operation.”

Evie admits it was one of the ‘most stressful times of my life’
…with lots of uncertainty and worry but after several nervous weeks of waiting she was told it thankfully wasn’t cancerous. A further lump was found in Evie’s right breast earlier this year but after more tests she was told it also wasn’t cancerous. Evie now has regular check-ups and scans but is otherwise feeling fit and healthy.
The day of the skydive
Recalling the day of the skydive, Evie added: “I’m quite an adrenaline junkie but do you know, it’s so true what they say, as soon as you’ve done it you just want to do it again and do another one right away! I just felt like I was floating, it was incredible.”
The GoSkydive jump zone, where Evie did the skydive in August this year (2024), is situated in the picturesque landscapes of Headcorn in Kent. The day started with an introduction to skydiving and what to expect from the tandem skydive and Evie, along with other fellow skydivers, were kitted out in jumpsuits and safety harnesses. She was then suspended in a simulated parachute to practice the necessary freefall and landing positions under the watchful eye of an instructor.
After being escorted onto the plane, the pilot then climbs to 12,000ft while the soon-to-be skydivers prepare for the jump – all while enjoying the views of the historical Wiltshire countryside and Gower Peninsula.

What’s next for adrenaline junkie Evie?
Evie, who lives in Edenbridge in Kent with her two young children, raised £881.59 for Breast Cancer UK. Through her experience she is now a huge advocate for regularly checking your breasts, reminding her friends and family frequently.
She said: “Nothing matters other than your health. So when you come out the other side, and you’ve had really great results, you start to think about the people who haven’t. I wanted to do something to help but also achieve something for myself after all the stress and worry.”
Healthy breasts come in all shapes, sizes, and densities but it’s important to recognise when something’s not right. Checking your breasts for any unusual changes can help discover breast cancer early. You can sign up for a monthly text reminder from Breast Cancer UK here.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. Over 55,000 women and around 400 men a year are diagnosed with the disease – yet a quarter of these cases are preventable. Support from amazing fundraisers like Evie help Breast Cancer UK to prevent the disease through education, scientific research, and policy change.
To learn more about easy everyday ways to help reduce your risk and be healthier all round, check out our Prevention Hub. If you would like to fundraise for us, check out how you can get involved here.
Are you an adrenaline junkie and fancy taking on a challenge like a skydive to raise money for Breast Cancer UK, check out our fundraising page here.