{"id":15332,"date":"2025-07-15T00:41:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T23:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/londonpost.news\/?p=15332"},"modified":"2025-07-15T00:51:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T23:51:49","slug":"plunging-for-peace-dr-shery-delfanis-16000-foot-skydive-salutes-raf-heroes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brusselsindependent.com\/fr\/news\/plunging-for-peace-dr-shery-delfanis-16000-foot-skydive-salutes-raf-heroes\/2025\/07\/15\/admin1\/","title":{"rendered":"Plunging for Peace: Dr. Shery Delfani\u2019s 16,000-foot skydive salutes RAF heroes"},"content":{"rendered":"

LONDON, July 14 – In an extraordinary display of courage and commitment, Dr. Shery Delfani \u2013 a distinguished World Women Peace Ambassador of Iranian origin \u2013 conquered the skies in a breathtaking 16,000-foot skydive. This daring feat was the centerpiece of her passionate campaign supporting the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA).<\/p>\n

Dr. Delfani’s leap from the stratosphere transcended a mere physical challenge; it was a\u00a0powerful symbol of solidarity\u00a0with RAF veterans and their families. Launching herself into thin air, she embodied the very\u00a0bravery and selflessness\u00a0she sought to honour, transforming her descent into a soaring tribute to those who have defended our freedom.<\/p>\n

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“I jumped from 16,000 feet\u2026 for something far greater than myself,”\u00a0Dr. Delfani declared, reflecting on the profound experience.<\/p>\n

She described the moment:\u00a0“Skydiving was one of the most terrifying and exhilarating things I\u2019ve ever done. Perched on the plane’s edge, heart racing against the roaring wind, my focus wasn’t on the fear \u2013 it was laser-sharp on\u00a0why<\/em>\u00a0I was there: for RAFA.\u00a0This vital charity stands with the RAF community through their toughest trials \u2013 heroes who served with unwavering courage, often carrying unseen burdens long after service. My jump was a visceral declaration:\u00a0they are not, and will never be, forgotten.”<\/p>\n

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“The freefall was pure intensity \u2013 16,000 feet of raw adrenaline and surrender,”\u00a0she continued.\u00a0“But as the parachute opened and silence embraced me, a wave of profound gratitude and humility washed over me. I was viscerally reminded of the precious freedom we enjoy \u2013 freedom fiercely protected by the very veterans I aimed to support.”<\/p>\n

Reflecting on her achievement, Dr. Delfani highlighted a powerful personal and universal truth: “Here I was, a woman who never imagined leaping from such heights, yet I did it. This jump stands as proof \u2013 women are in no way inferior to men in courage, determination, or the capacity to achieve the extraordinary in every aspect of life.”<\/p>\n

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Dr. Delfani underscored the necessity of action:\u00a0“I did this because words alone can fall short. Sometimes, we must literally leap into the unknown to illuminate what matters most. My message is clear: We have a sacred duty to remember, honour, and actively support those who served. If my jump inspires even one person to donate, to care, or to remember their sacrifice \u2013 then every heart-stopping second was immeasurably worthwhile.”<\/p>\n

Dr. Shery Delfani’s skydive stands as a\u00a0monumental act of advocacy, perfectly blending her personal fortitude with her global peace mission to deliver an unforgettable call for compassion and support for our veterans.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LONDON, July 14 – In an extraordinary display of courage and commitment, Dr. Shery Delfani \u2013 a distinguished World Women Peace Ambassador of Iranian origin \u2013 conquered the skies in a breathtaking 16,000-foot skydive. This daring feat was the centerpiece of her passionate campaign supporting the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA). Dr. Delfani’s leap from […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":15334,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":""},"categories":[779],"tags":[201,8358,9726,9727,9728,9729],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/brusselsindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A.jpg","amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/brusselsindependent.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15332"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/brusselsindependent.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/brusselsindependent.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brusselsindependent.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brusselsindependent.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15332"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/brusselsindependent.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15332\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15341,"href":"https:\/\/brusselsindependent.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15332\/revisions\/15341"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brusselsindependent.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15334"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/brusselsindependent.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15332"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brusselsindependent.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15332"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brusselsindependent.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}