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World Wings International

Former Pan Am Flight Attendants Give Back Through World Wings International

World Wings International, Inc. has spread its wings and embraces thousands in need of assistance over the years. The organization of former Pan Am flight attendants has been recognized by the Pan Am Historical Foundation for their contributions with prestigious Clipper Heritage Award.

Celebrating Those Who Giving Back - The award recognizes humanitarian contributions involving aviation. In making the presentation at the 75th Anniversary Celebrations for Pan Am's launch of the first Transpacific Flight, PAHF Chairman Edward Trippe praised World Wings for "adopting, from its inception, Pan American's historic commitment to country and to service and for carrying that tradition forward by tirelessly fostering volunteerism and charitable giving."

"We are thrilled and honored to have World Wings International's efforts recognized so prominently," says World Wings President Norma Simon, noting that since its inception in 1959, World Wings International has donated over $3 million to various charitable causes.

World Wings joins several prominent aviation and philanthropic pioneers and previous recipients, including Bob and Lila Macauley, founders of AmeriCares; Al Ueltschi, founder of Project Orbis, the flying eye hospital; Sir Richard Branson, for his 25 million dollar prize for a cleaner and greener aviation fuel, and The Boeing Commercial Airplane Company on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Boeing 707, which officially launched the Jet Age.

Earning Their Wings

Former Pan Am Stewardess Earn Their Wings

 Those who remember the golden age of flight, and ever wonder what happened to the lovely stewardesses who made your Pan Am flight so enjoyable will find they are still together, and helping others through World Wings International. The organization began as a social group, and later transformed into a caring contributor to humanity across the globe.

From day care centers and hospitals to CARE's efforts to aid women in the developing world, charities around the globe benefit from World Wings International's philanthropic efforts. Each of its 30 chapters in the US, Europe and Japan support local charities including hospices, shelters, museums, schools, soup kitchens and medical research.

World Wings International compassion and community pride continues to take flight and inspire others to give back to their communities through volunteering and donations. These gifts, whether in the form of donations or time help to offer new hope for the future for those individuals and organizations that World Wings International assist.

While World Wings International began as a gathering for former Pan Am stewardesses one might say that though their contributions and continuing dedication these Stewardesses have defiantly earned their Angel Wings!

Pam Am Series

 Take Flight With ABC's New Series, Pan Am

Take a break from the world of high tech and slip back to the golden age of flight with the new Pan Am Series on ABC on Sunday nights. Pan Am is entertaining Drama starring Christina Ricci as Maggie, Kelli Garner as Kate, Karine Vanasse as Colette, Margot Robbie as Laura, Jonah Lotan as Dean and Michael Mosley as Ted.

This was the age when women married and started a family, which is not what Laura has in mind. Instead, she flees with her sister Kate in the middle of her wedding to to take flight. The stewardess and pilots of Pan Am are the stars of their time. Jetsetting around the world at 30,000 feet, they do it with style, and along the way there's plenty of intrigue and adventure awaiting ahead.

The wonderful thing about the Pan Am Series is that is raises awareness of the World Wings International commitment to helping others around the world. Their compassion and dedication has supported a women's shelter in Kabul, a school for girls in Cambodia, a hospice in Honolulu, a food bank in Manhattan, famine relief in Africa, and funded research to fight breast cancer. These are just a few of the charities that benefit from World Wings' International, and their annual Charity Drawing fund raiser that is currently underway.

For those who support World Wings during this annual fund raiser you have a chance to win a number of luxury prizes that include travel, luggage, jewelry, fashion accessories, art and cash!

Pam Am Luggage

 Pan Am's Iconic Flight Bags

I can remember my parents owning a Pan Am Flight Bags, and taking it everywhere. These flight bags were once presented to Pan Am first class passengers at check-in during the 60's. Over the years you could spot many stars toting their Pan Am bags through check out, which include Joe DiMaggio, Judy Garland, as well as the Beatles.

It's hard to imagine that Pan Am World Airways started in 1927 as a small airline servicing Key West and Havana. Just as Pan Am was  recognized as one of the top airlines in the world, so did their classic luggage.

Now, these classic bags have returned and are just as stylish for today's traveler. In addition to the spacious Explorer Bag, the Pan Am Brand also offers a variety of apparel and accessories items like the Passport Cover from the Pan Am Originals collection.

Their collection also includes the Pan Am Messenger, Tote, and the Pan Am Weekend Trolley, a handy bag for every trip. My favorite bag is the Pan Am Weekend Trolley that has several clear plastic pockets so you can find things easily, and 3 additional storage areas. Pan Am's Round Wash Bag is also a classic, and convenient for carry toiletries and personal items.

By Melody Schubert

Learn More

Learn more about World Wings International

To learn more and support the World Wings International, Inc. and CARE visit their website at http://www.worldwingsinternational.org.

Catch the latest news on the Pam Am Series at http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/pan-am.

To view the entire collection of Pan Am Luggage available visit http://www.panambrands.com/.

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About The Author

Learn more about Melody Schubert

Let Your Imagination Be Your Compass - Passionate about traveling, when it comes to a road trip, Editorial Executive and Photographer, Melody Schubert believes that maps are good for finding your way back to the highway after you've wandered off the beaten track.

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