Curves Balloon Flies 92-Year-Old Curves Member at Great Reno Balloon Race

Sundell contacted her 58-year-old son, Charles Sundell of Reno, last week when finding out she won.
 

“She called me and said, ‘What do you think?’ I said, ‘Go for it,’” Charles Sundell said.
 

 

Ethel Sundell said she enjoyed the balloon ride and would take another one if given the opportunity.
 

 

“The ride was fantastic,” Sundell said. “I can’t describe it. It was so wonderful.”
 

 

Toward the end of the ride, Sundell said the warm temperature made her feel a bit queasy.
 

 

“I sat down in the balloon and they had to help me up and I recovered right away,” she said. “I’m fine.”
 

 

Sundell moved to the area 10 years ago from Odebolt, Iowa to be near her son. She’s a retired schoolteacher and has two children, five grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.

To read the Sparks Tribune interview with Curves balloon pilot Ron Frusher and Reno Curves owners Bill and Karen Graettinger, click here.  

To view the Channel 8 story about the world's only paraplegic hot air balloon pilot, Michael Glen, click here.