A barber is taking on a skydive challenge in a bid to raise funds for a homeless charity.
George Angeli, 38, who runs Richmond Barbers and works part-time at Charlie Clark’s Barbers in Hove, will take the leap to support The Clock Tower Sanctuary in Brighton, which helps young people experiencing homelessness.
Donations can be made to his Just Giving page at: justgiving.com/page/george-angeli-6.
Mr Angeli said: "I’ve faced life with its fair share of challenges.
"I was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome at the age of two and have since had two kidney transplants, one as a teenager in 1994 and another in 2018.
"Those experiences taught me resilience, gratitude, and how vital it is to have people who believe in you when life feels heavy."
Diagnosed as a child with a rare kidney condition, Mr Angeli lost both kidneys at just 13 and began dialysis.
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His father Evangelos, 63, donated a kidney, giving him a new lease on life until 2018, when the donated kidney began to fail.
This time, his mother Georgina Georgiou gave him a second chance by donating one of her kidneys.
Mr Angeli said: "When I moved to Brighton from Richmond, Surrey (where I founded and own Richmond Barbers), in 2021, I wanted to give something back and connect with the community.
"That’s when I found The Clock Tower Sanctuary, a charity supporting young people experiencing homelessness.
"I started as a volunteer and later worked in both the fundraising team and as a duty coordinator, where I saw first-hand the struggles young people face and how much difference a safe space and a listening ear can make."
He continues to volunteer at the centre once a month, offering free haircuts to service users.
Mr Angeli said: "This is why I’m doing the skydive – not just for the 'thrill' (so scared) but because I want to help keep this sanctuary alive for the young people who walk through its doors every day looking for hope, support, or simply someone to talk to.
"I know how much having a second chance can change a life, and I want to play my part in giving that to others."
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