I joined Atlantic Southeast’s LIFT (Lasting Impressions For Tomorrow) Board this year as Event Coordinator. The experience on the board is rewarding because of the true volunteer spirit that exists at Atlantic Southeast and that is shared among the board members. Last week, we were presented with the awesome opportunity to host a pancake breakfast to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge at Emory University in Decatur, Ga. The lodge is residential facility for cancer patients and their families to stay when being treated in city other than their home town.
Our pancake breakfast was held last week at our Atlanta hangar and general offices, as well as at our Atlanta airport crew lounge. Our day started at 5 a.m. when many of our aircraft, crews and mechanics were starting their day. I’m not sure if it was hunger, the smell of blueberry pancakes, or just the genuine desire to give, but there were steady lines of team members eager to hop on our flapjacks! Of course, we offered something for everyone: blueberry (for those like me with a sweet tooth), and for the heath conscious, whole wheat pancakes. Not to be outdone by our local fast-food competitors, we even provided toppings like strawberries, whipped cream and chocolate chips!
I was impressed by our team members’ generous giving spirit as we asked for a minimum donation of $1; however, many people gave more. The funds raised will go a long way to help LIFT as we put our culinary skills to use again for a dinner event for the Hope Lodge. It truly feels good to flip for LIFT and for others!
