#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 »
Rose Hills Foundation Grant October 6, 2014 The Rose Hills Foundation has generously supported AFW’s programs in Los Angeles County for more than a decade. The Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that promote the welfare of humankind in the fields of arts and culture, civic and community services, education, health, and youth services. THANK YOU to the Rose Hills Foundation for recently awarding a generous grant to Angel Flight West. Your suppor… Jill Dannis Read More »
Clay Lacy Hangar Tour September 15, 2014 This past weekend AFW staff, board members, and wing leadership teams met for the annual Planning Weekend. On Friday, as part of Planning Weekend, AFW had the opportunity to take a tour of the Clay Lacy Hangar – and we had an awesome time! Check out some of the pics below. Josh Olson, Executive Director [caption id="attachment_2… Jill Dannis Read More »
#GivingTuesday – Let’s Raise $50,000 for AFW! September 2, 2014 This year, on Tuesday December 2, 2014, AFW will be part of a call to action that will change the calendar and help make history. We are celebrating a day dedicated to giving – when charities, families, businesses, community centers, students, retailers and more will all come together for #GivingTuesday – a movement to celebrate giving and kick-off the holiday giving season. Last year, more than 10,000 organizatio… Jill Dannis Read More »
AFW: A Del E. Webb Foundation Exceptional Organization August 20, 2014 The Del E. Webb Foundation board of directors recently named Angel Flight West as one of twenty-two exceptional organizations out of the 1,024 organizations they have dealt with in the past ten years. AFW is honored to be placed on a list among other outstanding nonprofit organizations providing excellent service to people in need. Thank you, Del E. Webb Foundation! You can check out the full list here, where ex… Jill Dannis Read More »
Henry L. Guenther Foundation Grant August 4, 2014 Angel Flight West recently received a grant from the Henry L. Guenther Foundation. This generous grant will allow for continued outreach to pilots and care providers so that AFW and its volunteers can assist more people in need. Thank you to the Guenther Foundation for your support of Angel Flight West and the NorCal/SoCal Wings. Your support allows us to continue to give the gift of flight!… Jill Dannis Read More »
Ackley Foundation Grant July 15, 2014 Angel Flight West recently received a generous grant from the Edward and Romell Ackley Foundation. The Ackley Foundation awards this grant as a fulfillment of their commitment to Romell Ackley, who wanted to help people and have the memory of her husband, Edward Ackley, live on. Edward Ackley, lacking a formal education, followed his creative talents and was able to leave this foundation to benefit future gene… Jill Dannis Read More »
Eccles Foundation Grant June 19, 2014 On June 16, 2014 Angel Flight West received a grant from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation. The Eccles Foundation is dedicated to serving the people of the State of Utah by carrying forth the philanthropic interests and goals of its founders. The Foundation supports projects and programs that have the potential to make a significant difference in bettering Utah’s communities and enriching the qua… Jill Dannis Read More »
AFW Volunteer Pilots Turn Passion into Compassion May 1, 2014 When you join AFW as a Volunteer Pilot, you are joining an amazing group of men and women who take to the skies in the interest of helping others. We’ve got 1,300+ active members in 13 western states, who collectively fly an average of 10 flights each day to help those with a compelling need. Each day our Volunteer Pilots help those in need, providing one-on-one service to directly benefit our passengers. In recent m… Josh Olson Read More »
Passengers’ Feedback April 24, 2014 After each mission, we send out a Mission Feedback Survey that passengers can fill out to share their experiences with the Mission Operations Team. For many patients traveling to and from treatment, transportation is a significant burden that could block their ability to receive the care that they need. Angel Flight West pilots can make a huge difference in passengers’ lives by volunteering their own skill… Jill Dannis Read More »
AFW Requesters – Frequent Comments & Questions March 25, 2014 Angel Flight West utilizes aviation to increase health care access in order to improve health outcomes for critically ill people living within its service area. AFW is focused on increasing requests for service, which have declined in recent years. A requester can be any individual working at a health care facility, including a doctor, nurse, or social worker. Through a survey, AFW sought to better understand so… Jill Dannis Read More »
AFW’s First Google Hangount March 5, 2014 Angel Flight West has released its first-ever Google Hangout! This video is the first in a series of broadcasts meant to keep you informed about what’s going on at Angel Flight, as well as to provide tips and other ideas that might be helpful. Our Google hangouts are meant to be useful for a variety of audiences, so we hope there is some information that you can share with your family, friends, or passengers. Havin… Jill Dannis Read More »
Thoughts From Some of Our AFW Volunteer Pilots February 28, 2014 Our Volunteer Pilots are essential to operations here at AFW, the spinner to our propellers if you will. We simply could not provide compassionate air travel to hundreds of people and families in the West each year without our dedicated and compassionate group of volunteer pilots. We can give you dozens of reasons to volunteer as a pilot and fly with AFW, (actually more than dozens, there are about a hundred missions w… Josh Olson 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 »
AFW Membership Dues Policy January 23, 2014 I understand you have questions about Angel Flight West’s (AFW) membership dues policy. At its inception 30 years ago, Angel Flight West’s founders wanted each volunteer to be committed to our mission and have a stake in the organization. An important component of membership is having all who join pay a nominal application fee of $50 and then, in subsequent years on their anniversary date pay annual dues, currently… Alan Dias Read More »
