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Mihaela Rădulescu Returns to Site of Felix Baumgartner's Death, Launches 'Fly for Felix' Initiative
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Mihaela Rădulescu Returns to Site of Felix Baumgartner's Death, Launches 'Fly for Felix' Initiative

From Adevărul · () Romanian

Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mihaela Rădulescu returned to Italy, the site where her former partner Felix Baumgartner died a year ago.
  • She shared an emotional message about transforming grief into strength and announced the "Fly for Felix" initiative to honor his passion for flight.
  • The "Fly for Felix" project aims to unite flight enthusiasts globally and create a film in memory of the Austrian sportsman.

Mihaela Rădulescu marked the first anniversary of Felix Baumgartner's death by returning to the Italian site where the Austrian sportsman lost his life. Surrounded by supportive friends, Rădulescu shared a poignant message about her journey of healing and resilience.

Yesterday, a year after his death, I returned to Italy, exactly to the place where he died before my eyes. Surrounded by friends who stood by me, I felt stronger and more prepared than ever to move forward, with a smile on my face and with new strength.

— Mihaela RădulescuMihaela Rădulescu's message about returning to the site of Felix Baumgartner's death.

"Yesterday, a year after his death, I returned to Italy, exactly to the place where he died before my eyes. Surrounded by friends who stood by me, I felt stronger and more prepared than ever to move forward, with a smile on my face and with new strength," Rădulescu wrote. She spoke of how the pain of losing her partner of nearly 11 years has transformed into a source of power.

The one born from too much pain – it is said to be the greatest strength one can have. It is time for me to be happy again. Not because there is a button to press for that, but if there is one thing I have truly learned this year, it is that we are all stronger than we think. I love you, Felix.

— Mihaela RădulescuMihaela Rădulescu reflecting on her personal growth and love for Felix Baumgartner.

"The one born from too much pain – it is said to be the greatest strength one can have. It is time for me to be happy again. Not because there is a button to press for that, but if there is one thing I have truly learned this year, it is that we are all stronger than we think. I love you, Felix," she conveyed.

FLY FOR FELIX – a unconventional global festival, which can happen anywhere, anytime, wherever there are people who love flying as much as Felix did and people who loved him, admired him and were inspired by the legacy he left.

— Mihaela RădulescuExplanation of the 'Fly for Felix' initiative.

Rădulescu also launched "Fly for Felix," an international initiative celebrating Baumgartner's passion for flight. The project invites flight enthusiasts worldwide to use the hashtag #FlyForFelix and share their experiences. "Felix was happiest up there, and this is one of the things I wanted to do for him," she explained, noting that pilots from various countries have already participated, contributing footage for a film dedicated to his memory.

If any of these things are part of your life, #FlyForFelix. Use this hashtag, but, more importantly, put your soul into what you do.

— Mihaela RădulescuInvitation to participate in the 'Fly for Felix' initiative.
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Originally published by Adevărul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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