Conference govt02::basingstoke

292.0. "Flight Experience for the Disabled" by SHAPES::BOARDMANK (Roast Pork!) Fri Apr 27 1990 15:27

		Flight Experience for the Handicapped
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(Mr Moderator, I trust this does not contravene any policy or convention
regarding the use of VAXnotes - if so, please mail me at SHAPES::BOARDMANK)

Many worthy charities collect large sums of money on an ongoing basis for
the care of underprivileged, undernourished or handicapped people.  In the
past I have supported many efforts in these directions through the Round Table
Organisation.  However, I am personally interested in giving handicapped 
people, in particular, life experiences that they would not receive without 
charitable support.  I refer to adventure holidays and the like.

I have planned a summer vacation project to collect money to give as many
physically handicapped people as possible the opportunity to experience the
joy of flight in a light aircraft.  I also hope that Digital will benefit
from publicity linking a charitable cause with aviation.  In the UK we are
already well known in aviation circles through sponsorship of air racing.

Specifically, I intend to attempt a long-distance walk along a 270 mile/
400 km route in the UK, known as the Pennine Way.  I am looking for 
sponsorship on a per mile/per kilometre basis.  If successful, I should
complete this walk by 24th June, at which time I shall request any money
that has been pledged.

It is possible that Digital will match your donations on a $ for $ basis,
but I cannot seek agreement for this until the FY91 charity budget is approved!

Through this notes topic I will advise you on how much money has been 
pledged, and subsequently collected.  I will also give you details on how 
the money is spent.

Feel free to comment, as replies to this note or mail me on SHAPES::BOARDMANK 
if you are interested in further information.

				Cheers...Keith