I don’t think I know one person who hasn’t
been touched by cancer. My aunt died of breast cancer at the age of 39; my
husband’s mother died of cancer when he was seven, and my father in law has
recently battled (and won) a nasty attack of bowel cancer.
One in ten women – including my self and my
lovely sister in law – know what it’s like to have an irregular pap smear
result; and I’ve been having breast cancer screening since I was 29.
Whether we like it or not, cancer is part
of our lives.
With that in mind, it’s with huge pleasure
that I take part in the Women Pilots’ Relay of Flight to raise funds for the
Cancer Council. As a private pilot with around 600 hours, I’ll find any reason
I can to fly, and there can be no better reason than flying to raise awareness
about something that is such a huge presence in all of our lives.
I’m excited to be carrying the baton from
Mallacoota to Merimbula on my way home to Sydney from the Avalon Air Show. As a
member of the Australian Women Pilots’ Association, I’m proud to be part of a
team of women, from all walks the aviation sector – from balloons to 737s – who
are so committed to raising public awareness in a way that’s fun and
adventurous.
Additionally, as a member of the AvPlan EFB
team – who are supplying an iPad with a full version of AvPlan EFB for the
duration of the relay – I’m thrilled to be contributing in a practical way that
ensures improved situational awareness for the team.
I’d like to thank my dear friend Andrew
Andersen, for permitting me to fly his lovely C182 – VH-OPA – for this leg of
the trip.
If you’d like to sponsor me as part of the
Relay Team, please click here
Onwards and Upwards!
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