Arrr! A figure-skating wench be launchin' Skates of Hope fer the souls lost in yon DC flying mishap!
2025-02-10
Arrr, a hearty North Carolina lass be payin’ tribute to the souls lost in that fateful sky clash 'twixt the flying beast and the metal bird! She be lendin’ a hand to the skate crew, makin' waves in honor o’ those who’ve sailed to Davy Jones’ locker!
Ahoy there, mateys! Allow me to spin ye a yarn 'bout a brave lass named Christine Cheesman, a fine homeschoolin' mother and art teacher, who be takin' on a new endeavor—foundin' Skates of Hope! Aye, she hails from the fair shores of North Carolina and found herself at the ice when she heard tell of a dread calamity: American Airlines Flight 5342 went belly up, collidin' with a U.S. Army chopper, takin' 67 souls down to Davy Jones' locker in the treacherous Potomac waters.This tragic tale struck Christine deep in her heart, especially knowin' that 28 of them lost were from the figure skatin' community—young athletes, coaches, and their kin. "As a mom, it took my breath away," she lamented, thinkin' of the heartbroken families left in the wake of such sorrow.
But fear not! Our brave heroine found purpose on the ice, sharin' her newfound passion with her daughter, who be smitten with figure skatin' after a school jaunt. With a heart full of valor, Christine started Skates of Hope to gift skates to those in need, all while gatherin' donations like a true pirate of charity.
Her aim be to grow Skates of Hope into a noble nonprofit to aid families stricken by tragedy. So, if ye feel the call to join her cause, send word via Instagram, and together we shall honor those lost, one skate at a time! Yarrr!