Panama Paragliders Ready to Set World Record for Leukemia

In May of 2008, an international group of Powered Paragliders (PPG) will meet in the Republic of Panama to attempt a world record.  Their mission is to cross from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean flying over the Panama Canal.  The fact that authorization has been obtained to fly over the Panama Canal is unique, due to the high security restrictions concerning that specific airspace.  The reason that authorization has been obtained is due to the fact that besides establishing a world record, the event has a greater good.  The proceeds from their sponsors will be donated entirely to a local charity foundation called FANLYC ("Foundation of Friends of the Children with Leukemia and Cancer"). If all goes well, an international team of Powered Paragliders will launch either Saturday morning, May 3rd or Sunday morning, May 4th in an attempt to establish a PPG world record of flying from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean (and crossing the Continental Divide).  This ocean-to-ocean crossing will take place in the Republic of Panama.

Raising social awareness through sporting events is their vision, hoping that this will have a positive ripple effect.  Local support has been overwhelming from all sides.  The Ultralight Association will be escorting the PPG pilots and offering air support.  Local authorities are offering ground support and onsite rescue teams.  Sponsors for the event have already shown their interest and have started donations.

To learn more about this amazing event, visit http://www.vueloporlavida.org/
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