A Bury St Edmunds 66-year-old with Parkinson's is doing the UK's tallest bungee jump in honour of her late best friend.

Valerie Talbott, 66, is hoping to raise £1,000 for St Elizabeth's Hospice, which cared for her best friend John Hunt.

East Anglian Daily Times: Valerie Talbott, 66, is hoping to raise £1,000 for St Elizabeth's Hospice, who cared for her best friend John Hunt.Valerie Talbott, 66, is hoping to raise £1,000 for St Elizabeth's Hospice, who cared for her best friend John Hunt. (Image: Supplied)

Mr Hunt died aged 73 on Christmas Day 2022.

"I'm a pensioner with Parkinson's disease and rheumatoid arthritis, so no one will know if I'm scared as I shake all the time anyway," Mrs Talbott said.

"Everyone thinks I'm barmy, but I'm definitely going to do it."

East Anglian Daily Times: Valerie Talbott, 66, has Parkinson's and rheumatoid arthritis, but still plans on doing the bungee jump.Valerie Talbott, 66, has Parkinson's and rheumatoid arthritis, but still plans on doing the bungee jump. (Image: Supplied)

When the bungee is released, Mrs Talbott has plans to shout: "It's for John Hunt," in memory of her dear friend.

Mrs Talbott has been close with Mr Hunt and his wife, Linda, for upwards of 30 years.

They met through Motocross, an off-road motorcycle racing sport that both their children loved.

East Anglian Daily Times: John Hunt at the motocross with his son, where he and his wife met Mrs Talbott.John Hunt at the motocross with his son, where he and his wife met Mrs Talbott. (Image: Supplied)

"John never had any enemies, because he was nice right through the middle," she said.

"He was always at the end of the phone to help if I needed him."

A builder by trade, Mr Hunt constructed his family's home in Kesgrave and Mrs Talbott believes many will be affected by his loss.

East Anglian Daily Times: John Hunt was a builder by trade and even built his own family home in Kesgrave.John Hunt was a builder by trade and even built his own family home in Kesgrave. (Image: Supplied)

Mr Hunt resided in St Elizabeth's Hospice for twelve days and died on December 25 last year.

"I went to visit him every other day," Mrs Talbott said.

"The staff were excellent in not only looking after him, but also looking after his family and visitors."

Mrs Talbott would love to raise £1,000 to support the hospice's important work and hopes her quirky fundraiser will bring in plenty of donations.

East Anglian Daily Times: John Hunt with his wife, Linda - both good friends to Mrs Talbott.John Hunt with his wife, Linda - both good friends to Mrs Talbott. (Image: Supplied)

She has already booked in the 300-foot bungee jump in Windsor for Saturday, April 8 and says John approved of her plans.

"He knew about the bungee jump and was definitely pleased that I was doing it," she said.

"I wanted to do something a bit different, so just thought let's go completely mad with it."

Mrs Talbott added: "I want to make as much money as possible for St Elizabeth's Hospice, so please consider giving because I'm not chickening out!"