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2 Women, 7 Days, 1 World Record for ALS
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Press Release
November 10, 2008 - Orlando, Florida
World Record-Breaking Flight Takes to the Sky to Find Cure for ALS.


Pilots Circle the Globe in Seven Days to Raise Money and Awareness for Fatal Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Podcast
Two Women, Seven Days, One World Record for ALS
 
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Media Resources

Upon Silver Wings II ­ World-Record Adventure
by CarolAnn Garratt

This book documents the amazing journey CarolAnn Garratt and Carol Foy took to break a world record and raise money to end ALS.

Follow CarolAnn and Carol as they circumnavigate this world of ours in 8 days. Read all about the flight and what's involved in planning an endeavor that touches multiple time zones, governments and continents. Learn what went right and what went wrong. Share the experience of being in a small cockpit for 158 hours, leaving the plane only eight times to re-fuel and stretch (their ground time was only 46 hours). What did they eat? How did they go to the bathroom? How did they get permission to cross all those countries? And, most important, what inspired Garratt and Foy to accomplish this world record?

The book is now available for a minimum $25 donation (S&H included).

Click here to purchase the book through ALS TDI.

Note: Signed copies can be ordered directly from CarolAnn. Donate $28.00 or more (to cover book & shipping) directly to ALS-TDI with a note in the comments section that you'd like to order "Upon Silver Wings II." CarolAnn will sign a book and mail it to you. Overseas shipping add $7.00.



Upon Silver Wings
by CarolAnn Garratt [ISBN 0975345753]

The first book was very successful and raised over $60,000 for ALS research. A few hundred are still available if you are interested.

This book is written so that you feel as if you are in the right seat watching and hearing all the action and communication as CarolAnn flies the 15-hour leg from California to Hawaii or the 12-hour leg from Darwin, Australia over Indonesia to Singapore. When the engine coughs, your heart leaps into your mouth. When the radio doesn't work, you walk step by step through the problem analysis and find a solution to allow the flight to continue. Enjoy the flight, enjoy visiting the different countries, and feel the freedom.

CarolAnn and Carol are already documenting the steps they are taking to get ready for this new adventure. The planning, discussions, and preparation will all be documented before they depart. The remainder of the book will be written in the air, while executing this record-breaking flight. The new book will be available several months after the flight. Please return to this website or Amazon to order a copy.

Purchase from Amazon.com here


Note: If you order from Amazon, 15% goes to Amazon, 85% to ALS-TDI. If you order from CarolAnn, below, 100% goes to ALS-TDI.

"Signed copies can be ordered directly from CarolAnn. Donate $28.00 or more (to cover book & shipping) directly to ALS-TDI with a note in the comments section that you'd like to order "Upon Silver Wings." CarolAnn will sign a book and mail it to you. Overseas shipping add $7.00.
Press
Fastest around the world flight - world record set by CarolAnn Garratt and Carol Foy
December 18, 2008 - World Records Academy

Pilots deserve praise for setting new record
December 16, 2008 - The Picayune TV.com

Spicewood pilot sets world record
December 16, 2008 - Highland Lakes Newspapers

ALS Record Flight Lands Back Home At MCO
December 16, 2008 - ALS in the News

Dash For Cash Sets Record
December 15, 2008 - Africa Aviation

Austin Woman Completes World Flight in Record Time
December 14, 2008 - my FOX Austin

Dash For Cash Sets Record
December 14, 2008 - Avweb

Ocalans flew around the world in 2-seat plane
December 13, 2008 - Ocala.com

Garrat and Foy Complete Record Setting Flight
December 12, 2008 - Pacific News Center

David Niven Would Be Proud
December 12, 2008 - ALS Spread The Word

1 Airplane, 2 Women, & 8 1/2 Days
December 12, 2008 - Listen2thebrightside's Weblog

Around the World in 8 1/2 Days
December 12, 2008 - DailyMe

They have made it!!!
December 12, 2008 - EarthRounders

On the Bright Side! - Things to Celebrate
December 12, 2008 - blogtalkradio

2 Pilots set record by flying around the world in 8 1/2 days
December 12, 2008 - ChicagoTribune.com

2 pilots land in Orlando setting world speed record
December 11, 2008 - NeuroTalk

The Dash Is Over, but Will It Be A Record?
December 11, 2008 - Aero-News.net

2 pilots land in Orlando setting world speed record
December 11, 2008 - Orlando Sentinel

Dash for a Cure - Around the World Flight
December 10, 2008 - The Wings of the Web

Out of Africa and on across the Atlantic!
December 10, 2008 - Listen2thebrightside's Weblog

Duo Nears End of 'Dash For a Cure'
December 9, 2008 - Young Eagles

Dash for a Cure - ALS World Flight - 1st stop in San Diego
December 8, 2008 - YouTube

CarolAnn Flying Around the World for ALS
December 8, 2008 - Bits and Bobs

Out of Asia and Into Africa
December 8, 2008 - Listen2thebrightside's Weblog

Pilots fly to raise ALS awareness
December 7, 2008 - Pacific Daily News

Pair Enroute To Oman After Guam Pit Stop On Around The World Flight To Fight ALS Disease
December 7, 2008 - Pacific News Center

Safe and Sound and Half-way 'round
December 7, 2008 - Listen2thebrightside's Weblog

Dash for a Cure
December 7, 2008 - On the Bright Side

WorldFlight
December 7, 2008 - YouTube

Spanning the Globe in a Week
December 7, 2008 - MSNBC.com

Female pilots to stop on Guam in attempt on flight record
December 6, 2008 - Pacific Daily News

CAP member attempting world speed record in a single engine aircraft
December 6, 2008 - CAP Talk

Dash for a Cure.wmv
December 5, 2008 - YouTube

On the Bright Side! - Things to Celebrate
December 3, 2008 - On the Bright Side

ALS Fight Inspiration For Pilots' World Record Attempt
December 3, 2008 - Central Florida News 13

ALS Fight Inspiration For Pilots' World Record Attempt
December 3, 2008 - the-fly-2

Around the World in seven days
December 3, 2008 - My FOX Orlando

Around the world in 7 days
December 3, 2008 - examiner.com

Pilots' Goals: Set Record, Push Research
December 3, 2008 - DailyMe

2 Pilots Seek to Set Record, Boost ALS Research
December 3, 2008 - DailyMe

Dash for a Cure
December 3, 2008 - Listen2thebrightside's Weblog

2 Pilots Seek to Set Record, Boost ALS Research
December 3, 2008 - ALS Society of New Brunswick

Spanning the Globe in a Week
December 3, 2008 - NBC San Diego

Steve Gatlin discusses the triumphant departure of CarolAnn Garratt and Carol Foy on the first leg of their round-the-world flight
December 3, 2008 - Katanapilot.com

Aero-TV Profiles The Dash For A Cure - ALS Awareness In Flight
December 3, 2008 - AOL Television

Dash for a Cure
December 3, 2008 - blogtalkradio

Aero-TV Profiles The Dash For A Cure - ALS Awareness In Flight
December 3, 2008 - starpulse.com

Marion pilots aims to set speed record in globe-circling fundraiser
December 3, 2008 - Ocala

2 pilots attempting to break around-the-world speed record take off from Orlando
December 2, 2008 - Orlando Sentinel

Kaua'I third stop on world record attempt
December 2, 2008 - The Garden Island

Women pilots aim for world record
December 1, 2008 - WebIndia123.com

Two Pilots Attempt To Set A Record And Raise Much-Needed Money To Fight A Deadly Disease
December 1, 2008 - AeroNews.net

World Record-Breaking Flight To Raise Money, Awareness For ALS
December 1, 2008 - AeroNews.net

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.01.08)
December 1, 2008 - AeroNews.net

Aero-TV Profiles The Dash For A Cure - ALS Awareness In Flight
December 1, 2008 - DailyMotion

Aero-TV Profiles The Dash For A Cure - ALS Awareness In Flight
December 1, 2008 - Blinx

Aero-TV Profiles The Dash For A Cure - ALS Awareness In Flight
December 1, 2008 - AeroTV Network

Woman planning global flight keeping eye on India
December 1, 2008 - Aviation India

The Dash For A Cure - ALS Awareness
December 1, 2008 - ALS Advocacy

Orlando pilot prepares for trip around the globe
November 30, 2008 - globe

Aero-TV Profiles The Dash For A Cure - ALS Awareness In Flight
November 30, 2008 - Sportmaxum

Aero-TV Profiles The Dash For A Cure - ALS Awareness In Flight
November 30, 2008 - Viddler

Women pilots aim for world record
November 30, 2008 - United Press International

Aero-TV Profiles The Dash For A Cure - ALS Awareness In Flight
November 30, 2008 - Poptub

A High-Flying Goal. Orlando pilot ready to begin her attempt to circumnavigate the globe to benefit ALS.
November 29, 2008 - Houston Chronicle

Woman planning around the world flight to raise awareness of ALS keeps eye on India
November 29, 2008 - DailyMe

Orlando-area woman will go after flight record in "Dash for a Cure" for Lou Gehrig's disease
November 29, 2008 - OrlandoSentinel.com

Central Florida woman to attempt around-the-world speed record
November 29, 2008 - Orlando Sentinel

If Pilot Won't Say That
November 29, 2008 - DailyMe

Central Florida woman to attempt around-the-world speed record
November 29, 2008 - DailyMe

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