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As some of you may or may not know, last summer, whilst 3/4 of the way through his training to become a pilot with Oxford Aviation in Arizona, my brother, Sam, was diagnosed at the age of 24 with Multiple Sclerosis.
Sam was immediately placed on the next flight home, and had to endure 11 hours alone before reaching England, coming to terms with not only that his life was about to take a stark change in dynamic, but that his hopes and dreams, 10 years in the making, were now crashing down all around him.
I can still hear the silence around me when I found out, a million miles away in Uganda, that my brother 'Pilot Pile' may not be a pilot after all. I ask my friends at the time 'what is MS?' and the answers sent a chill down my spine. I knew at this moment that things were to become very difficult for me and my family, so I set off on the next flight home, too. Despite seeing my family crumble and struggle to come to terms with this news, I can only be thankful for how we have all stuck together, and throughout this turbulant year maintained the view that 'everything happens for a reason' - although this has been hard to understand at times, I now believe this more than ever to be true,
After 14 restless months, pay check after pay check, medical after medical, set-back after set-back, Sam was finally granted his full EU, UK and USA medicals back to allow him to legally fly again. Although there are restrictions and Sam has to have a medical much more frequently than most other Pilots, and he will have to fly home once a month for his medication (hail the NHS!), Sam is finally allowed back to Arizona to complete his course. However, things are not as easy as they seem. Although we finally have the grace of Sam's Pilot's License back, Arizona seems more distant than ever before. It is almost impossible for us, a family of 5, to fund this, but the thought of Sam giving up on his dream which so nearly fell through our grips is unbearable - if that happens, what will all the tears and despair have been for?
Between discussion, my family and I have come up with the idea of trying to fundraise for Sam. It is becoming hauntingly clear that Multiple Sclerosis can drastically alter the direction of Sam's life, but I want him achieving his dream to be a huge part of this - because why should two letters and a couple of inadequate nerve cells affect one of the most dedicated and deserving people in my life reaching their goal?
The course was always going to be financially difficult, but 14 months ago it did not seem inconceivable, however having been set back a year it is looking increasingly tough. Obviously we do not have £100,000, and by no means to we intend to raise £100,000, but even £100 would be a huge head-start in where we stand today, as I am writing this. In the course we are looking at around £120,000 - to put this into perspective, that is £10,000 a month for a year, 6 deposits on a small house, or 80,000 loaves of bread. The figure itself is simply inconceivable.
All we are asking is for Sam's friends, family and loved ones to take part in this to help raise some money. Even a pound or two is an immense help in our cause - as they say, every little helps. Please spread the word to your friends and family and anyone who wants to help Sam find the light at the end of the tunnel. Even if the sum isn't a huge amount statistically, I believe it will restore Sam's faith and give him the push and inspiration he deserves to ensure he will not give up on his dream.
Your help is greatly appreciated and your kindness not overlooked.
Thank you beyond all measure.
In the words of Anne Frank, "no one ever became poor by giving"
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