A group of trainee doctors will be leaping from a plane over Perranporth to launch a charity set up by their terminally ill friend.
Eight medical students and four university staff will be undertaking a skydive tomorrow in support of their inspirational friend, Freya Barlow, 22, and to raise money for the Freya Barlow Trust.
The trust aims to raise funds to improve areas such as psychological services and the general care of young cancer patients.
The skydive, which will also raise money for local leukaemia charities, has so far attracted more than £2,700 in donations.
Miss Barlow said: "Through my own experiences of being ill, I have really learnt the importance of being able to continue living your life whilst in hospital.
"I hope the trust will grow and be a lasting legacy to raise awareness and provide support for those with cancer and give them the helping-hand they so desperately need.
"So let us take to the skies and fly for a moment this Friday. Let's start this fund in the open. Outside, free and smiling."
Miss Barlow was first diagnosed with leukaemia in January 2012.
Despite her illness the brave Norfolk born student continued her medical studies at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD).
But after fighting the disease twice and undergoing a bone marrow transplant, Miss Barlow was told in November that the cancer had returned and was terminal.
She has now taken the difficult decided to end her studies and spend her time with family.
Professor Steve Thornton, who is taking part tomorrow's jump, said: "Freya and her friends are an inspiration to us all, and I'm delighted to join them in this skydive.
"I'm extremely proud of how these young medics have supported each other through this incredibly difficult time.
"Freya lives life to the full, and her outlook is very much about making a difference. I think this jump is the perfect way to kickstart her fundraising trust."
Freya hopes to take part in the skydive, but if she is unable to do so a family member will jump in her place.
