A Perthshire teenager has taken a leap of faith after being inspired by her disabled sister.
Criostai Pringle’s older sister was diagnosed with Spina Bifida at birth.
The now-23-year-old lost her sight at the age of just six as a result of the condition.
Seventeen-year-old Criostai decided to take part in a bungee jump to raise funds for a charity with has supported her family, Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland).
Criostai leapt from a platform suspended 40-meters in the air to take part in a bungee jump above the Pass of Killiecrankie near Pitlochry.
Criostai, who lives in Dull, said: “Sorcha is such an inspiration, and while she struggles with everyday tasks she always has a smile on her face.
“I have always wanted to do a bungee jump and the experience was incredible. I felt so proud to be part of something which benefits such an amazing charity, that has given so much support to hundreds of families like mine across the country.
“While this is the first time I’ve fundraised for SBH Scotland, I would love to participate in other events in the future.”
Deborah Roe, fundraising director at SBH Scotland, said Criostai and other participants has helped raise more than £5,000 for the charity.
She said: “The team at SBH Scotland are hugely grateful to Criostai and all those who took on this brave challenge in support of our organisation.
“Between the 30 people who completed the jump for SBH Scotland, we raised a total of £5,500 which will be used to provide specialist support to hundreds of people affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus across Scotland.
“As a charity, we rely solely on the efforts of our supporters and it is thanks to Criostai and those like her, that we are able to offer services such as weekly support groups, tailored activities for children and young people and advice to families affected by the conditions.”
