A Mother’s Reflection: Angels in Hawaii February 17, 2022 January 28, 2021 was a day our family will never forget—our lives were forever transformed with our six-year-old son’s diagnosis of a brain cancer called Medulloblastoma. At the very start of this journey, we were transferred by air ambulance from our island, Maui, to Oahu, because our community did not have the resources needed to treat our son. We knew this would be a challenge we would have to face on our son’s road t… Kaitlyn McQuown Read More »
Please meet Zoe March 12, 2020 We’d like you to meet Zoe. Zoe was born with just 10 percent of a normal small intestine, which means her body can’t get enough nutrients from solid food, and she has to be fed through a central line in her chest. She spent the first six months of her life at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto where she nearly died. Now 13 months old, Zoe is back at home in Southern California with her parents and older sister. But… afw_web_admin Read More »
Angel Flight West Makes Summer Camp a Reality for Special Kids July 11, 2019 Thanks to you, Ari and Anahi were able to enjoy a break at summer camp away from the daily challenges of caretaking their grandmother living with HIV. Because of your gift, sisters Aridahi (Ari) and Anahi are able to enjoy summer camp away from the daily responsibilities of helping to care for their grandmother who is living with HIV/AIDS–a challenge for a caregiver of any age. Anahi first flew with AFW to Camp Heartlan… Wendy Weisenberg Read More »
A PARENT’S CAMP STORY by Christy P., Haley’s mom October 31, 2018 My name is Christy and I would like to let you know how AFW has impacted our lives this year, and in the past as well. I have two children with very serious medical issues who were lucky enough to be able to attend this year’s summer camp at Camp Painted Turtle. This camp is designed specifically for children with very serious medical issues. Unfortunately, due to both of my children’s medical challenges, money is typical… afw_web_admin Read More »
Donate $1 a mile – let’s get the kids to Camp this summer! July 6, 2016 Pilot Neal Dillman is flying Jose C. and Elias A. 186 miles to Champ Camp, a special camp for kids who are burn survivors. Over 500 AFW flights take place each summer, transporting children to camps like Camp Kindle (affected by HIV/AIDS) and The Painted Turtle (serious medical conditions). You can enable a child to spend some fun, quality time with children like themselves. No amount is too little! Click onto: https:… Tanya Omolo Read More »
5th Annual Princess Ball to Benefit Angel Flight West January 5, 2015 By Josh Faith – Parent of AFW Passenger Inspiration for the Ball The first Princess Ball was held in March of 2009 as a homecoming celebration of life and the completion of treatment for four year-old Valicity Lee Faith. Valicity was diagnosed with Leukemia on January 14… Jill Dannis Read More »
Utah Santa Flights December 9, 2014 Today, AFW planes flew from Salt Lake City to Cedar City to bring Santa and school supplies to underprivileged Utah children! Angel Flight West has been doing Santa Flights in Utah for over 10 years now. Every December, AFW team up with local Boy Scouts to provide school supplies for a rural Utah school. Total Numbers: – 6,000 pounds of donations – $4700 in cash and checks – 20 planes – 1 San… Jill Dannis Read More »
#GivingTuesday Surprise December 3, 2014 AFW had a wonderful #GivingTuesday yesterday, December 2. For those that don’t know about #GivingTuesday it is global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world came together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. One part of AFWs #GivingTuesday was a great news segment on KGUN 9 Tuc… Jill Dannis Read More »
Flying ‘angels’ rally around Reno cancer patient October 22, 2014 8-year-old Emily Zimmerman is a frequent flyer with Angel Flight West, and recently heard some great news from her pediatrician at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital on the grounds of Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. After battling a brain tumor since last October, her scans had come back clean. “It’s like being on Team Emily — you share strength and support while working through the chal… Jill Dannis Read More »
Camper Photo Gallery August 12, 2014 Check out photos from some of our recent camp missions! This summer, volunteer pilots have flown kids to and numerous nonprofit camps – often the highlight of the summer for these campers. AFW pilots rock! Jill Dannis Read More »
March 13, 2014 Photo Gallery March 13, 2014 Enjoy some photos from recent Angel Flight West missions. Jill Dannis Read More »
The Bingham Family – ‘Against All Odds’ February 19, 2014 Many of our Angel Flight West families are facing extraordinary circumstances in their daily lives. Our goal is to ease some of the burden that comes along with serious medical needs by providing free transportation for families in need of a little help. Today, we’d like to share with you the story of the Bingham Family. The five Bingham children all have a serious heart disease called Cardiomyopathy. Two of… Jill Dannis Read More »
First Flight on a Small Plane – From a Teen’s Perspective January 29, 2014 Angel Flight West flies patients of all ages to medical treatment. This week, we are going to focus on what it is like for a teenage patient flying to treatment with volunteer pilots. In 2013, Angel Flight West pilots flew a total of 485 flights for 172 passengers age 12-18. Some of these teens were flying for the first time with AFW and some were longtime passengers continuing their treatment. Kody took his first flig… Jill Dannis Read More »
Angel Flight West from Parents’ Perspectives January 13, 2014 Many Angel Flight passengers are children traveling to treatment that is not available to them locally. We’d like to share some letters that we have received from parents as a reminder of the generosity of our pilots. As one parent notes, flying in small aircraft can be a really amazing experience for both children and their parents. It also takes a huge burden off of parents seeking to give their kids access to needed m… Jill Dannis Read More »
Resources to Prepare Your Child for Flight on a Small Plane December 4, 2013 Once your Angel Flight West Flight request is vetted with a healthcare professional and approved by an AFW coordinator, we will start preparations to connect you with one of our volunteer pilots, and you’ll be ready to take the next steps on the wings of “angels”. If the flight includes a small child, here are some materials to help prepare your child for their very first flight, or their first flight on a small plane. Fl… Josh Olson Read More »
