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97-Year-Old Betty Bromage Soars: Oldest Wing Walker Sets New Record
4 Aug
Summary
- Betty Bromage, aged 97, has become the oldest female wing walker.
- She completed the daring challenge to raise funds for a stroke unit.
- Bromage was inspired by a quote about doing good deeds.
Betty Bromage, a 97-year-old woman residing in Cheltenham, has shattered the Guinness World Record for the oldest female wing walker. This is not her first record; she previously achieved this distinction four years ago.
Bromage embarked on this daring adventure to support the stroke unit at Cheltenham General Hospital, which provided her with excellent care following a stroke in 2025 that continues to affect her speech. She finds that wing walking keeps her engaged with life, as other activities she enjoyed are no longer possible due to her age and declining vision.
Inspired by a profound message she encountered during her nursing career about seizing opportunities for kindness, Bromage believes in making a tangible difference through her fundraising efforts. The Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals charity expressed immense gratitude for her unique and courageous contribution, noting that donations will directly fund essential equipment for patients and staff.
