InterFlight
Studio sponsors Air Race Classic Team 8 and hosts fundraising
event at the gallery
Gallery
owner Yvette Garcia spoke to the crowd and wished the
flying duo, Tamra Sheffman and Kristen Jurn, lots of luck
on their inspiring journey in the Classic Air Race, also
flown by Amelia Earhart. Garcia then went on to introduce
Barrington Irving who gave a heartwarming speech praising
the "ladies in red" for their participation
in the Air Race and touching upon his own world record-setting
flight around the globe as the youngest (at 27 years)
and first black man to do so. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres
and wines while appreciating the contemporary art by Flight
Studio Gallery's female artists Desiree Bordes
and Jo-Ann Lizio. A very successful silent
auction helped raise funds for the Air Race and concluded
a very successful evening.
InterFlight Studio supported Classic 8 as Tamra Sheffman
and Kristen Jurn took off in their Cessna 182 from Opa
Locka Airport and WPLG Channel 10 news was there to cover
their inspiring story!
Many
friends and sponsors came to see them off. Also there,
was Barrington Irving and his students from Experience
Aviation. First stop for the flying duo, Tallahassee for
lunch and then on to Monroe, LA to stay with friends for
the evening.
Read
more: South
Florida Duo Flies In All-Women Race - Miami News Story
- WPLG Miami
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