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100 - GUNNEDAH / BANKSTOWN / GUNNEDAH
At
just six months of age, Shenoah experienced the first of recurring
painful middle ear infections. Because of the recurring nature of
her condition Irene was advised to take Shenoah to Sydney where
a specialist will reviewed her case and with possibility of surgery
at a later date. "Naturally
I want what is best for Shenoah, but was really worried about the
long train journey to Sydney which was going to mean a stay of nearly
a week to fit in her appointment with the availability of seats
on the train," Irene said. "It
would have been really difficult for us both physically and financially
so after I discovered just how hard it was going to be I contacted
Karin Rule, Senior Case Worker at Gunnedah Oxley Community Options,
to ask if Angel Flight could help me." In less than a week
Angel Flight were able to locate a pilot who was available and everything
was organised to make life just a little easier for Shenoah and
her Mum. "I was absolutely amazed at their response to my request,"
Irene said. "I
was told that I was not allowed to worry about anything and when
the flight was confirmed it was as though an enormous weight had
been taken off my shoulders, I can’t thank them enough. The
feeling I have is indescribable." This
story appeared in The
Namoi Valley Independent, 27 April 2004.
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On
Tuesday 27th April 2004, at approximately 8.45am, Angel Flight pilot,
Michael Barnier, from Boggabri, created history when he flew out
of Gunnedah with local mother, Irene Lemon and her two-year old
daughter, Shenoah, on board his Piper Arrow aircraft. In fact history
was created twice, as this was not only be the first Angel Flight
mission out of Gunnedah but it was also be the 100th mission in
Australia since the launch of Angel Flight in April 2003.
