Limitless Horizons: MIT Freshman to Set Record for Youngest Solo Flight around the World, benefit Code.org

It's not just any college student who can say they're planning to break a Guinness World Record and benefit a global charity on summer break! On May 24^th 19-year-old MIT freshman Matt Guthmiller will take off on his solo circumnavigation of the globe. This "Limitless Horizons" journey is a charitable mission designed to benefit Code.org, a 501c3 charity devoted to promoting computer literacy and programming, particularly in underserved areas. Matt's ultimate goal for his journey: to inspire others of his generation to take the limits off of their dreams.

"We're humbled that Matt is choosing to support Code.org as he embarks on this inspiring journey," said Hadi Partovi, Founder and CEO of Code.org. "As Matt flies around the world, he'll not only accomplish an unprecedented feat, but will take with him the message that no matter who you are, or where you come from, you have the opportunity to change the world if you take part in understanding how computer science works."

A non-profit dedicated to expanding participation in computer science education by making it available in more schools, and increasing participation by women and underrepresented students of color, Code.org's vision is for every student in every school to have the opportunity to learn computer programming. It's a vision that resonates with Matt Guthmiller, who began writing code in the 5th grade; started one of the very first iPhone unlocking businesses in 2007; and by high school had moved on to producing algorithms that could predict crude oil prices and using supercomputers to analyze stock trades.

Aiming to complete his more than 28,000 mile journey in just over five weeks, Matt will depart from El Cajon bound for his hometown of Aberdeen, South Dakota, before continuing on to New York City, Newfoundland, and the Azore Islands. His itinerary includes stops in London, Rome, Athens, Egypt, Dubai, India, and more. He has been recruiting sponsors and accepting donations to the "Limitless Horizons" cause since early March, and is now operating with the goal of not only providing legitimate financial assistance to Code.org, but in carrying their inspiring message around the world.

For additional information, including the benefits of sponsorship, please visit www.limitless-horizons.org. Follow Matt's exciting journey on his blog, Out of the Blue; and join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter @LimitlessHz.

About Limitless Horizons

Limitless Horizons^TM, Matt Guthmiller's record breaking journey, is a non-profit organization created to support Matt's bid to become the youngest person ever to circumnavigate the globe on a solo flight, and to provide aid to Matt's chosen charity, Code.org. The Limitless Horizons mission: to break the current Guinness World Record^TM, promote computer literacy, and inspire others to attempt feats of similar magnitude.

SOURCE: BUSINESS WIRE

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