Morning Glory Cloud

Morning Glory Cloud
Morning Glory over Massacre Inlet (photo: Diane Davey)

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Why the Stand by You Cancer Foundation?

I chose the Stand by You Cancer Foundation as my fundraising cause for this trip because of the many people who find out that they have cancer and don't have the financial means to even get through treatment. Those who really need someone to stand by them. The funds raised are used for a range of different needs such as childcare while attending chemo treatments, specialist bandages, wigs etc. etc. When I met with CiCi, Robyn and Mike from the Foundation, they told me a bit about how the foundation provides support to those living with cancer. I was struck by how much day to day activities can be up ended by this terrible illness. Things that don't come to mind until you really have a think about it. I hope my fundraising efforts can help make life a bit more bearable and maybe even provide a bit of inspiration.
 
All the funds I'm raising are going to the Foundation, not to me. I am funding all the expenses for the trip myself (see what I mean about having a fabulously supportive husband!) For the small effort taken to set up the donation page, adding the fundraising element to the trip is adding to the pleasure of doing it, knowing I can help people simply doing what I love to do, fly. Also importantly, as I fly above some of the most remote places on the planet, your comments of support will ensure that I'm never on my own. Thanks for that!

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