83-year-old Ohio woman fulfills lifelong dream of skydiving

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — An Ohio woman traveled three counties away from her senior living community on Wednesday to live out her lifelong dream of skydiving.Nancy Lykins, 83, lives at StoryPoint Senior Living in Troy and has always dreamed of becoming a skydiver. During a community event, she shared that wish with other StoryPoint residents and employees, who were also sharing items on their bucket lists.

5 extinct species we hope science never brings backOn April 9, StoryPoint's Dream Big initiative granted Lykins her wish."I'm so excited someone wanted to make this happen," Lykins said.Troy resident Nancy Lykins poses for photo at iFly Indoor Skydiving - Cincinnati in Liberty Township, Ohio | Photo/StoryPoint Senior Living in Troy OhioTroy resident Nancy Lykins preparing to skydive at iFly Indoor Skydiving - Cincinnati in Liberty Township, Ohio | Photo/StoryPoint Senior Living in Troy OhioTroy resident Nancy Lykins skydiving at iFly Indoor Skydiving - Cincinnati in Liberty Township, Ohio | Photo/StoryPoint Senior Living in Troy OhioFriends cheering on Nancy Lykins as she skydives at iFly Indoor Skydiving - Cincinnati in Liberty Township, Ohio | Photo/StoryPoint Senior Living in Troy OhioTroy resident Nancy Lykins poses for photo at iFly Indoor Skydiving - Cincinnati in Liberty Township, Ohio | Photo/StoryPoint Senior Living in Troy OhioLykins and some of her friends traveled from Troy to Liberty Township to iFly Indoor Skydiving - Cincinnati.



After the event, StoryPoint shared photos on social media of Lykins participating during the event. Commenters left heartfelt remarks for the Troy woman.Movie theaters erupt in chaos as part of ‘Minecraft’ social media trend"It was fun watching Nancy flying with these skydivers.

What’s Nancy going to do next? You GO GIRL," said one person."I’m so glad she went on this adventure!!! Her smile says it all," said another user.To leave commendations for Nancy, visit the StoryPoint Troy Facebook page.

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