Flying Rats

Flying Rats Take to the Skies! – September 2007

Intrepid Soroptimists Dee Jenkins of SI Brecon and Nerys Lines of SI Newport took to the skies in support of their regional project Licking Lassa Fever.

After a summer of heavy rain and windy conditions, a warm bright Sunday morning dawned and the pair were finally able to take to the air. Their flight path involved jumping off the Blorenge in Abergavenny, a hill of some 1570 feet and then landing in the field below, having missed the River Usk.

Strapped safely to a volunteer helper who is a regular paraglider, the fearless duo had a fantastic time; enjoying greatly the sense of freedom that flying like a bird gave them. They are already planning their next flight off a cliff – watch this space.

Their overall success was ensured by the many sponsors who helped them raise over £1352 for the Licking Lassa Fever project.

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