“Watsonville ‘Angel’ Pilots Kid to Camp” July 30, 2014 This past weekend pilots flew campers to Camp Pacifica, a camp for deaf and hard of hearing children and their siblings. 18 volunteer pilots flew kids from various airports across California to the Atwater Airport (MER) in Merced, CA to drop them off for camp. One of our AFW pilots, Rayvon Williams, took Donna Jones, Santa Cruz Sentinel staff writer, along as his mission assistant. Donna met Ravyon’s passeng… Jill Dannis Read More »
New Website Launch July 23, 2014 Our underlying goal at Angel Flight West is always to help more people. As part of this effort , we recently launched our brand new website. Head over to angelflightwest.org to check it out! Featured below are some of the many wonderful updates you will experience on the new site. 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 »
Spotlight on an Angel – Roberta V. July 9, 2014 In my long tenure at AFW, I often meet passengers who I look forward to seeing at the Santa Monica office while they wait for their flight. One of these passengers is Roberta V. of Oakland, CA. Roberta has been flying with us since 2006 and has flown 168 missions. During that time, she has flown with 72 pilots–37 of those with pilot Victor Ninov! Roberta has giant cell sarcoma, a non-malignant bone tumor. In her case, the tu… Cheri Cimmarrusti Read More »
Gaining Altitude: AFW in 2014 July 1, 2014 We are off to a great start in 2014! Our membership is up 10 percent. Total flights flown are up 17 percent. Flights requested are up eight percent. And most importantly, the number of passengers served is up seven percent. Passengers like one-year-old Zohie M. from Ronan, MT, who suffers from a condition called synostosis, runs the risk of severely stunted growth and development without surgical intervention at Se… Josh Olson 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 »
‘The Aviators’ To Put The Spotlight On Angel Flight West’ June 12, 2014 On Wednesday June 11, 2014 by The Global Dispatch news website published an article announcing that Angel Flight West, along with two other public benefit aviation organizations, will be featured in the international hit docuseries “The Aviators.” As the author of this article explains, “The Aviators is an award-winning weekly TV series featuring interesting people, the latest aircraft,… Jill Dannis Read More »
Recap: Harris Ranch Fly-In June 5, 2014 Over 100 people gathered at the Harris Ranch Restaurant on Saturday May 31st to enjoy an afternoon of fun and good food. Several pilots were given awards and Josh Olson, the new Executive Director of AFW gave a “State of AFW Address.” Southern California Command Pilot Randy Bresnik regaled the crowd with stories of his long career in aviation, beginning with his father – aka Amelia Earhart’s photograp… Jill Dannis Read More »
2013 Annual Report May 28, 2014 Congratulations on another outstanding year for Angel Flight West! Your help and support in 2013 enabled Angel Flight West to continue its invaluable work in arranging free air transportation to those with critical healthcare or social needs. Our 2013 Annual Report tells our story by the numbers, by the people we serve, and by the donors and pilots who make our “miracles of flight” possible. This is y… Jill Dannis Read More »
AFW Kickstarter – We Still Need Help! May 22, 2014 We need your help! We’re participating in a Kickstarter project that will enable us to expand our ground transportation services. The cost of a cab is preventing many of our passengers from seeking the treatment they need. This fundraiser would allow for critical enhancement to open source software used by 10 charities that would enable scheduling of volunteer drivers who drive their on cars. We have 22 days… Jill Dannis Read More »
Lightspeed Aviation Foundation Contest May 16, 2014 Lightspeed Aviation Foundation has announced the finalists for the 2014 Pilot’s Choice Awards. Angel Flight West has been named one of 15 finalists selected out of hundreds of nominees! The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation will administer grants to the top-voted charity organizations out of these 15 finalists. Selected charities will receive up to $10,000! Keeping the commitment to providing this crucial reso… Jill Dannis Read More »
Endeavor Awards 2014 Recap May 6, 2014 Sunday May 4, 2014 was the first annual Endeavor Awards celebrating public benefit aviation. Over 400 guests were in attendance at the Samuel Oschin Space Shuttle Endeavour Pavilion in the California Science Center to celebrate the good that aviation does. Highlights from the star-studded event are included below. Highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4xi78_bnJY 2014 Award Winners Jeff Hendrick… 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 »
Endeavor Awards: ‘Amelia Earhart’ Adagio, Red Bull Helicopter, Astronaut-Guided Tours April 29, 2014 Compassionate volunteer pilots fly patients, animals, wounded warriors and special needs kids to camps. Plus, environmental surveys and disaster relief. Using their own planes and fuel! The inaugural Endeavor Awards event is staged for launch on May 4, 2014 to honor the true heroes of flying. The first three Endeavor Award Winners were chosen from nominations from volunteer pilot organizations (VPOs) nat… Jill Dannis 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 »
