"Fly with Faith Inc"
- Date Sat 26th October 2024
- Location Winter Haven, Florida
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring "Fly with Faith Inc" 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, at Winter Haven Airport in Polk County, Florida! From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, participants can take part in this heartfelt event dedicated to promoting aviation safety and honoring the memory of Faith Baker and her student Zach Mace, who tragically lost their lives in a mid-air collision. The run/walk begins at 8:00 AM and runs until 9:30 AM, inviting runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to come together in support of a noble cause.
This event not only celebrates the vibrant spirit of Faith, who passionately pursued her dreams in aviation, but also aims to provide scholarships to aspiring pilots and enhance education in aviation safety. Your participation and donations will help amplify their voices and create a lasting impact in the aviation community. Don’t miss this chance to honor Faith while supporting a brighter, safer future in the skies!
This event not only celebrates the vibrant spirit of Faith, who passionately pursued her dreams in aviation, but also aims to provide scholarships to aspiring pilots and enhance education in aviation safety. Your participation and donations will help amplify their voices and create a lasting impact in the aviation community. Don’t miss this chance to honor Faith while supporting a brighter, safer future in the skies!
Organiser's Description
5KRun/Walk on Saturday Oct 26th at Winter Haven Airport from 7:00am to 11:00am. Start time 8:00am to 9:30am.
Let me introduce myself, my name is Ann Baker, mother of Faith Baker Rowe. On behalf of this non-profit corporation Fly with Faith Inc 5K run and walk, allow me to share our story:
On March 7th, 2023, there was a mid-airplane collision above Lake Hartridge, next to the Winter Haven Airport. Four lives were lost. Our daughter Faith (24yr old) tragically lost her life along with her student Zach Mace (19 yr old), and two other pilots Randall Crawford (67 yr old) and Lois DeFazio (78yr old).
Faith was a gift from our good Lord. Sent to us after a 15 yr long wait on trying to have a child of our own. She arrived May 8th, 1999. The Best Mothers Day gift ever! We were so excited to adopt her. She was very smart, gifted musically, singing for numerous church organizations, and playing many instruments from the time she was 9yrs old, especially piano and drums. She was an adventurous individual who loved to play basketball, skateboard, ride rollercoasters, go to concerts, and fly. She received her education at Heritage Christian Academy, Jewett Academy, Auburndale High School, Chain of Lakes Collegiate, and Polk State College. After taking an interest in flying, she proceeded to earn a bachelors degree in aviation science as well as obtaining her private, instrument, commercial, and flight instructor certificates, pursuing a goal to work for a major airline. She was a member at Peoples church and sang on the praise & worship team there. She first worked at Panda Express, wherein she encountered her future husband Jonathan Rowe, before subsequently continuing to Sunrise Aviation, where she operated single-engine aircraft and instructed student pilots. Our girl was a gracious woman who loved flying and singing for the Lord, prioritizing others before herself. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a devoted wife to her husband Jonathan. March 18th, 2023 would have been their one-year anniversary but instead it was the day of her Celebration of Life
The collision occurred while conducting power off 180s maneuvers with her student Zach. The other aircraft involved was a seaplane flown by Randall and Lois. Unfortunately, the seaplane was operating contrary to the known traffic pattern with no electrical system, radio or ADSB when the collision happened.
Our purpose is to have Faith, and her student Zach Maces voice heard!
That in their death they will be able, with your help, to promote safer skies by improving education in aviation safety and to bless students with scholarships to give them the opportunity to become pilots. The hope is that we will achieve safer skies by enhancing education and pursuing positive changes in the aviation industry.
In memory of our daughter Faith and her student Zach will you please sponsor "Fly with Faith Inc." 5K Run/Walk?
Any donation amount will be greatly appreciated.
If you would like to mail a check, please make it out to "Fly with Faith Inc" and mail to
Ann Baker
100 Coleman Rd. Winter Haven, FL. 33880
For direct deposit for non-profit corporation "Fly with Faith Inc" Here's PayPal Link:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6V9QYS6JPX3F8
Let me introduce myself, my name is Ann Baker, mother of Faith Baker Rowe. On behalf of this non-profit corporation Fly with Faith Inc 5K run and walk, allow me to share our story:
On March 7th, 2023, there was a mid-airplane collision above Lake Hartridge, next to the Winter Haven Airport. Four lives were lost. Our daughter Faith (24yr old) tragically lost her life along with her student Zach Mace (19 yr old), and two other pilots Randall Crawford (67 yr old) and Lois DeFazio (78yr old).
Faith was a gift from our good Lord. Sent to us after a 15 yr long wait on trying to have a child of our own. She arrived May 8th, 1999. The Best Mothers Day gift ever! We were so excited to adopt her. She was very smart, gifted musically, singing for numerous church organizations, and playing many instruments from the time she was 9yrs old, especially piano and drums. She was an adventurous individual who loved to play basketball, skateboard, ride rollercoasters, go to concerts, and fly. She received her education at Heritage Christian Academy, Jewett Academy, Auburndale High School, Chain of Lakes Collegiate, and Polk State College. After taking an interest in flying, she proceeded to earn a bachelors degree in aviation science as well as obtaining her private, instrument, commercial, and flight instructor certificates, pursuing a goal to work for a major airline. She was a member at Peoples church and sang on the praise & worship team there. She first worked at Panda Express, wherein she encountered her future husband Jonathan Rowe, before subsequently continuing to Sunrise Aviation, where she operated single-engine aircraft and instructed student pilots. Our girl was a gracious woman who loved flying and singing for the Lord, prioritizing others before herself. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a devoted wife to her husband Jonathan. March 18th, 2023 would have been their one-year anniversary but instead it was the day of her Celebration of Life
The collision occurred while conducting power off 180s maneuvers with her student Zach. The other aircraft involved was a seaplane flown by Randall and Lois. Unfortunately, the seaplane was operating contrary to the known traffic pattern with no electrical system, radio or ADSB when the collision happened.
Our purpose is to have Faith, and her student Zach Maces voice heard!
That in their death they will be able, with your help, to promote safer skies by improving education in aviation safety and to bless students with scholarships to give them the opportunity to become pilots. The hope is that we will achieve safer skies by enhancing education and pursuing positive changes in the aviation industry.
In memory of our daughter Faith and her student Zach will you please sponsor "Fly with Faith Inc." 5K Run/Walk?
Any donation amount will be greatly appreciated.
If you would like to mail a check, please make it out to "Fly with Faith Inc" and mail to
Ann Baker
100 Coleman Rd. Winter Haven, FL. 33880
For direct deposit for non-profit corporation "Fly with Faith Inc" Here's PayPal Link:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6V9QYS6JPX3F8
Races
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"Fly With Faith Inc" 5K Run / Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T - Shirt
Sat 26th October 2024
$43.40
T-shirt deadline is Oct 6th. They might be some for sale at the race.
"Fly with Faith Inc"