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A New Year and a New Smile for Charity as Air Chief Marshal Joins Up!
In his new position as a Patron, Sir Glenn Torpy is delighted that he can now help fly2help continue sharing Air Smiles with those who need them most. "Upon receiving the request for my support I didn't hesitate. Over the years I have seen the enormous benefit that the freedom and exhilaration of flying brings to people facing difficult and sometimes traumatic events in their lives. It is a unique and uplifting experience."
For the last 34 years, Sir Glenn has had an immensely rewarding RAF career but he says it was down to the opportunities he had when he was younger. "My first flight in a Chipmunk with the Air Training Corps ensured that 'the flying bug' set in," he said. "Following this, a flight in a Shackleton Mk3 ensured there was no going back... it was an experience to remember and aviation had me in its grasp."
"This is a chance for me to help fly2help provide the opportunity for those in need to experience the unique exhilaration of flying. Becoming a sponsor and Smiles Above! Club member is your chance to do the same" adds Sir Glenn.
Chris Hadlow, fly2help's CEO, said he is extremely proud of the speed at which fly2help has grown. "For Sir Glenn to front our Smiles Above! campaign so soon after joining the team helps us enormously and we thank him for his support."
Chris also said that Smiles Above! sponsors can be a part of the charity's work if they wish to see the benefits of their support first hand. "They can join our volunteer group and help at our PR events and fundraisers, or even on our Air Smiles events too; the work we do is so empowering and enormously rewarding to be a part of."