When Emma was just seven, she went to an airshow where one act stood out, the Crunchie Wing Walking team. She watched in awe as a fearless woman with grace and courage, stood proudly atop a roaring plane, flying through the sky. Emma even got to meet the wing walker and told her, “I’m going to do that one day!”
More than 20 years later, Emma’s childhood dream came true as she took to the skies herself, experiencing the exhilaration of wing walking. As time went on, Emma shared her story with her stepson Ollie, who also had a love for adventure and a fearless streak, making the perfect match for an adrenaline-fuelled challenge.
Now aged 21, Ollie joined Emma by taking part in a wing walking challenge to fundraise in support of Teddies for Loving Care (TLC).
The day turned out to be a fantastic success. With the expert support of pilot, Dave and professional wing walkers, Kirsten, and Emma from AeroSuperBatics, Emma and Ollie took to the air with smiles and a thumbs up, cheered on by friends, family, and the TLC community.
Their combined effort raised over £700 for TLC, an incredible achievement that will help provide teddies for many children in need of a little comfort.
Reflecting on the experience, Emma said:
“It’s amazing to finally share this experience with Ollie and to do it for such a special cause. I’ll never forget seeing the Crunchie Wing Walking Team as a little girl, it planted a dream that’s stayed with me all these years. To make that dream come true again, this time alongside Ollie, and to raise money for TLC, is just incredible.”
Ollie added:
“It was one of the best experiences of my life! Knowing we’ve helped raise money for children who need comfort makes it even more rewarding.”
