howardwhite 6 #1 October 15, 2007 Gary Pond, D-6969, was practically brought up on a drop zone. His father, Nate Pond, D-69, was the first manager (in 1959) of the Orange Sport Parachute Center and is nationally known as well for his skill as a pilot in all kinds of jump planes. His mother, Nona, was the women's world accuracy champion at the 1962 World Meet, held in Orange. A skydiver since he was old enough to jump, Gary is an active tandem instructor and videographer and has participated in many skydiving records, including most recently the Z-Team sequential world record in March. He is a long-time board member and current president of Jumptown, and a major mover in creating the DZ's new home. Gary was recently diagnosed with lung cancer -- he's never been a smoker -- and has begun a course of chemotherapy at Dana-Farber Cancer Center in Boston. His family and friends are planning a day of events Oct. 20 to help support the major medical expenses associated with his treatment. Guy Wright, Louis Tomasso, and Roger Ponce de Leon will be among the organizers for a day of big-ways and there will be a 5k run/walk, auctions, and other events. More information is available here.This site will be updated as necessary. Your support --and your vibes and prayers -- will be welcome. HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
