Sun, Sep 05, 2004
Ninety-Nines sponsoring Fly For Breast Cancer Cure
fundraiser
The Ninety-Nines, an
International Organization of Women Pilots, is sponsoring a
worldwide "Fly for Breast Cancer Cure" during September and
October, 2004.
Members of The 99s will be asking for pledges for every hour
flown over the two-month period. Donors will be asked to
direct their pledge money to one of two charities, the American
Cancer Society or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation. Anyone may participate by soliciting pledges for
hours flown as either a pilot or passenger. Participants need
not be a member of The 99s. Pledge forms, tracking sheets, and
other information may be downloaded from The 99s website, www.ninety-nines.org/breastcancercure/index.html
For The 99s, this is an
especially poignant project in that the immediate past president is
a breast cancer survivor. According to current statistics,
one out of every eight women will suffer with breast cancer.
For women who fly, the diagnosis triggers the arduous task of
regaining medical certification from the Federal Aviation
Administration so they can resume their flying activities, whether
career or personal. "This event will encourage more flying and
raise money for an important cause that affects so many of our
members," says Donna Moore, International Secretary of The 99s and
co-chairman of the event.
Donations and pledge forms are due by November 30 at 99s
International Headquarters, 4300 Amelia Earhart Rd., Oklahoma City,
OK 73159. Checks should be made out to The Ninety-Nines
Fly for Breast Cancer Cure.
All participants must have proof of aircraft hull and liability
insurance to cover all persons aboard during the flight.
Experimental aircraft, helicopters, and balloons are not eligible
to participate.
The 99s, founded in 1929 to provide networking and support to
women pilots, is a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization under the
United Stated Internal Revenue Code. Its unique name comes
from the total number of women who joined the club as charter
members. Of 117 licensed women pilots in the United States,
99 joined the organization.
FMI: Contact 99s Headquarters at 800-994-1929, www.ninety-nines.org
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