View a slideshow of Dana's fantastic ride in the AngelDanzer balloon, piloted by a very capable pilot Kenneth Paulk from Albuquerque, New Mexico, accompanied by her mom, Ann Neal, at the 2007 Colorado Balloon Classic in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on September 1.

Part of her prize for winning the 2007 Balloon Classic logo contest, Dana had a thrilling time. She truly reached new heights!

From seeing her logo developed into a wide range of products, to watching the wonder of the event through her son's eyes, to feeling the angels surround her while she was floating amidst the clouds, it was an unforgettable time.

Her husband, Travis, also rode the balloon briefly as part of a tethered flight. Their son had a marvelous time riding in the truck as part of the chase crew with Travis and grandfather, Dale.

The morning ended with a traditional ballooning rite for first time riders. Very funny ending to an amazing time!

Subscribe to our newsletter for an upcoming story about this thrilling event! View a glimpse of Dana's portfolio, including the winning logo that started this whole adventure!

A special thanks to Erin Culbreath for putting the finishing touches on the logo! She was a true angel for hanging in there through all the changes to make it a finished product!

Visit Colorado Balloon Classic today where you might be able to find some merchandise, although much of it was going like gangbusters at the event!

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