MEET OUR DANCER
DONNA BEERING
United Airlines
Fundraising Goal: $10,000
ABOUT ME
Donna is a 1986 graduate of Purdue’s School of Aviation and was a member of the Purduettes. Donna began her career at United Airlines in 1989 where she flew the Boeing 737,757 and 767. She is currently a Captain on the Airbus 320 and has accumulated almost 20,000 flight hours.
Donna is a member of the Ninety-Nines, founded by Amelia Earhart, and the International Society of Women Airline Pilots, which advocates for the professional development of women pilots worldwide.
Donna and her husband moved to West Lafayette in 2018 to enjoy their pre-retirement years near Purdue’s main campus where they enjoy attending football and basketball games and participating in the local music scene. Donna served as chairperson of the School of Aviation Alumni Engagement Board and is a Purduette Mentor. In 2020, Donna was honored with the Distinguished Technology Alumni Award. Most recently, she joined Purdue’s Student Life Advisory Committee.
I am dancing because…
Support My Stars & Steps Journey
This year, I’m honored to participate in Stars & Steps: Lafayette’s Dance Spectacular, a special event celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Franciscan Health while raising funds to improve the health and well-being of our community. The event honors the extraordinary legacy of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, whose vision, compassion, and commitment to serving others led to the founding of the ministry that became Franciscan Health 150 years ago. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re also investing in the future through Franciscan Health’s Community Health Improvement initiatives, which provide critical programs that support families, promote wellness, improve health access, and strengthen lives across Greater Lafayette and Western Indiana. Thank you for helping me celebrate this legacy of service while making a lasting impact in our community.
Every donation helps support Franciscan Health’s Community Health Improvement programs, including:
✅ Support for new mothers and babies
✅ Nutrition education and healthy food access
✅ Child safety initiatives and car seat programs
✅ CPR, AED, and emergency preparedness training
✅ Community wellness and prevention programs
These initiatives continue the mission of caring and service established by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration more than 150 years ago.