My "Wild" Aunt takes flight

Hi there. I just wanted to make a quick post about this email I received from my Aunt. She works for the University of Iowa where she, among other things, is director of a research lab working to learn more about MS. Who knows, hopefully someday she and her colleagues might even find a cure! This is of special interest to me because I know a few people who have MS, and I have seen how devastating this disease is first hand. I just think what she's doing is such a cool thing and I wanted to spread the word. If you're interested and want to learn more, check out their website by clicking on the link below. If you know anyone else who might be interested in knowing about this, pass it on. I really think this is a great cause.

Friends, Colleagues, and Family –

One month from today, I will be completing a cross-country air race from Bozeman MT to Mansfield MA (June 24-27, 2008). It’s the annual cross country all women pilots air race now known as the Air Race Classic. It started in 1929 and has been previously called the “Powder Puff Derby”. I will be flying this race with my co-pilot, Linda Moody, an architect living and working in Massachusetts, and we’ll be flying a 1978 Cessna Cardinal Classic that I co-own with Dan Eberl.

Air racers usually seek sponsorships to cover their race costs much like car racers. I’m putting a different spin on this adventure and have chosen to reach out to potential sponsors who might consider supporting us in a way that will also raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For details, please see the attached sponsorship letter and visit our web site.

www.wildwomenofthewind.iowa99s.org

I appreciate that you’ve taken the time to read through this information, and it’s a one-time mailing. If you would like to mail in a sponsorship, please send it in at your earliest convenience. I look forward to updating our sponsors on the progress of the race and, more importantly, the funds that will be raised to support research and improved therapies to combat multiple sclerosis.

Many thanks,

Minnetta