Penny's Flight Foundation

🦋Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life." – Omar Khayyam 🦋 Penny taught us that life is lived in the present, in those precious little moments filled with joy, laughter, and kindness. #livelikepenny by finding happiness right here and now, and by spreading that joy to everyone you meet. Today, live fully, love openly, and shine brightly. ✨🦋

🦋 What We Do Wednesdays: School Chapter Events 🦋 Popcorn, Pumpkins, Play for Penny, and more! We've had some amazing school events this month, with many more on the way. Plus, our newest chapter, Penny’s Flight Berkshire, has officially launched! 🦋Penny’s Flight Norfolk Collegiate recently held their “Popcorn for Penny” pop-up at the school’s fall fair, and the turnout was incredible! 🦋Tomorrow, Penny’s Flight Suffield Chapter is hosting their first event, “Pumpkins for Penny,” celebrating Penny’s love for art. 🦋On Saturday, 10/26, the Play for Penny Field Hockey game will take place at Millbrook School. We are so grateful for the continued support from these incredible schools and communities, helping us spread Penny’s message of kindness and creativity. Stay tuned for more exciting events as we continue to make a difference together!

🦋 “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible”~ Dalai Lama🦋 Penny truly embodied kindness, showing us that even the smallest gestures can spark meaningful change, just like the gentle flap of a butterfly’s wing. 🦋 Today, let’s honor her memory by spreading kindness, lifting each other up, and remembering that we all have the power to make a difference. Together, we can carry her light forward and continue inspiring hope and JOY. 🦋

🦋 Live Like Penny and Be a Butterfly🦋 They say a butterfly's wings can set off a ripple of change—a small action that leads to something far greater. This is the essence of Penny’s impact. Her light, her kindness, her courage—it all started a chain reaction, touching countless lives in ways we may never fully see. Penny lived the true meaning of the butterfly effect, reminding us that even the smallest acts of love can create waves of compassion and positivity. Her spirit continues to inspire us to spread our wings, embrace life, and make a difference in the world. Thank you Penny for always reminding us that ripple starts with us. 🦋

🦋Positively Penny at Marist🦋 We’re beyond excited to announce our new chapter at Marist College, led by Olivia Gallo! Olivia, who last spread Penny’s Wings as a senior at Oyster Bay High School’s Fashion Show, has now launched Penny’s Flight Marist as a college freshman! Just days ago, the chapter hosted its first pop-up event, raising awareness for Penny’s Flight and Neurofibromatosis. Thank you, Olivia, for your leadership and commitment to honoring Penny’s legacy of kindness, love, and positivity. We can’t wait to see this chapter soar! 🦋 #beabutterfly #pennysflight #spreadyourwings #shineyourlight #endnf #nfresearch #livelikepenny #PDAA

🦋 PDAA and The New York City Ballet 🦋 This past weekend, The New York City Ballet hosted another amazing day for The Penny Doerge Adaptive Academy patients at Hospital for Special Surgery The dancers shared their talents, warmth, and passion with these incredible kids, creating a magical experience of movement and joy. The connection between the dancers and the PDAA patients was truly beautiful, showing how art can transcend boundaries and create moments of pure happiness. Thank you to The New York City Ballet for making this day so special and memorable for everyone involved! 🦋

🦋 Live Life Like Penny 🦋 As we start a new week, let's bring a little sunshine and embrace life the way Penny did—fearlessly and with a heart full of kindness. Penny never let anything hold her back. She faced challenges with grace and lived each moment with joy, courage, and an infectious positivity that touched everyone around her. This week, let's shine a little brighter, be a little kinder, and never be afraid to live out loud. Let’s find the beauty in every day and spread love wherever we go. Live life like Penny—be brave, bold, and spread the sunshine everywhere you go🦋

🦋 Positively Penny: When Wings Align 🦋 It was a beautiful, serendipitous moment when Ella and Kate (who live on opposite sides of the country) met at Vanderbilt University and discovered their shared connection to Penny’s story and the mission of our Foundation. This bond has now sparked the launch of a new school chapter: Penny’s Flight Vanderbilt University Here’s what they had to say: “We are beyond excited to bring Penny's Flight to Vanderbilt! Join us in raising awareness about NF, supporting research, spreading love and kindness, and most importantly, living like Penny! DM us with any questions—we'd love to connect! Stay tuned for events and updates!” We’re thrilled about the future of the Vandy Chapter. Ella and Kate, you’re spreading wings and making us so very proud!

🦋Alex Runs for PDAA: Countdown to the NYC Marathon!🦋 We’re excited to continue cheering on Alex Ehrhart, an inspiring NF Warrior who will run her first NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 3rd, to support the Penny Doerge Adaptive Academy at Hospital for Special Surgery. Diagnosed with neurofibromatosis at a young age, just like Penny, Alex developed a benign tumor on her thoracic spine. Thanks to Dr. Dan Green and the team at the Hospital for Special Surgery, Alex not only had her spine repaired but was given the chance to live without limits. “For me, running a marathon isn’t just about crossing the finish line—it’s a way to give back to the hospital that helped me live life to the fullest.” We’re behind you all the way, Alex! We can’t wait to see you cross that finish line and continue living life to the fullest! Support Alex’s NYC Marathon PDAA fundraiser: https://lnkd.in/evtJnXwq

🦋Positively Penny Inspiring the Next Chapter🦋 Meet Alivia Hill, a junior at Indiana University Bloomington and the founder of one of the newest Penny’s Flight chapters, @pennysflight_iub . Inspired by our foundation and Penny’s story, Alivia felt compelled to start this chapter to raise awareness about NF. Her personal connection to the cause comes from her youngest sister, Harper, who was diagnosed with NF1 as a toddler, just like Penny. Harper is now 6 years old, and Alivia is determined to make a difference in honor of her sister and others affected by NF. Through her chapter, she is not only committed to raising awareness but also raising funds to help find a cure for NF. Thank you , Liv for your support and helping us spread wings and shine a light. We WILL #ENDNF together 🦋