MISSION 723 - CASTERTON / ESSENDON / CASTERTON

IdonetteSUBSEQUENT TRIP REQUEST: 3rd Angel flight.

Thirteen year old Idonette has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL), and requires frequent transport to attend regular outpatient appointments at RCH in Melbourne, as she is currently in the intensive phase of her treatment. With five children, the family have limited income and need to ensure the health needs of Idonette are also met. It is important the family live in Casterton as often as possible to receive support from family and friends to maintain some normality and for Idonette's mother Laura to be able to work if possible.

This Angel flight was for one of Idonette's appointments.

Read about a previous mission for Idonette (M695)


Barrie Aarons - Pilot


Kerryn Westcott - Earth Angel
(Kerryn's 1st Angel flight)

Angel flight 1 by Barrie Aarons
This is Barrie's 5th Angel flight
Previous mission for Barrie - M632 AF2.

Comment by Barrie
"Myself and student pilot Bindy Ellis arrived at Casterton airport at 10:55 where we were greeted by Idonette, her mother Laura and sister Louise. Photos were taken by Laura and Bindy (see below) and then we set off for Essendon. Due to very strong winds, our flight time to Essendon was reduced by about 10 minutes.

We were well received by the Essendon controllers and arrived at the terminal at 12:25 where Kerryn Westacott was already in attendance. Louise thought the flight was 'great' and Idonette enjopyed all but the final descent into Essendon. After visits to the 'bathroom' Kerryn headed off for the Royal Childrens Hospital while Bindy and headed west into strong headwinds arriving in Hamilton just after 1400 hrs."


Barry and Idonette.
My name is Barend and I am from South Africa.

My little girl Idonette (staying in Casterton) is one of the many people your're currently fly to Melbourne and back.

I am SO worried about her, and I cant afford to come and visit her, but to hear what wonderful people in Australia is, give me great comfort.

So, thank you very very much for your help and assistance! You are indeed ANGELS.

Thankyou for the photo of Barry and Idonette, it is my very first photo from Idonette since she become so ill. Thank you, I am so glad to have it.