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International Day of Awesomeness

Today is “International Day of Awesomeness” .. yes it really is! So at FSDP we are celebrating the confidence flying creates and remembering that  everyone has

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The Weight of Progress

Today, FSDP Scholar Matthew Monaghan shares his story with the world. His memoir explores what it means to grow up with a rare neuromuscular condition,

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World Engineering Day

On World Engineering Day, FSDP is celebrating innovation, problem‑solving, STEM confidence and the confidence to tackle challenges head‑on. Flying teaches those same skills. Our scholars learn

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Time Travel Tuesday

Today we’re heading back to 2005, when the Wings Around the World Salver was once again presented by none other than Polly Vacher — the

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Karen Cox’s Birthday

It’s our 2016 scholar — and long‑time FSDP fundraiser — Karen Cox’s birthday today!  Karen often says that her scholarship taught her one of the

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Celebrating Our 2016 Scholar, Peter Lau Peter’s journey with FSDP is a reminder of how powerful a scholarship can be. Learning to fly doesn’t just lift

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International Wheelchair Day

Today, on International Wheelchair Day, we’re celebrating all our past wheelchair‑using Flying Scholars — and the incredible achievements they’ve made both in the air and

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Michelle McClean’s Birthday

Wishing a very happy birthday to our 2025 Flying Scholar, Michelle McLean. Michelle described her scholarship as genuinely life‑changing, especially her time flying with Shadow

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Fiona’s Birthday

Wishing a very happy birthday to Fiona Luckhurst – previously a long‑serving FSDP Trustee and now Ambassador and Flying Instructor. Fiona has supported our scholars

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Rare Disease Day

Today, on Rare Disease Day, we stand with the millions of people around the world living with conditions that are little‑known, often misunderstood, and frequently

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Sheila’s Birthday

Wishing a very happy birthday to our 2023 candidate, Sheila Wright. Sheila joined us at RAF Cranwell for the selection process, and although she wasn’t

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World Thinking Day

Today is World Thinking Day – a global moment to reflect, connect, and celebrate the courage it takes to step beyond what you thought was

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