We Are Thankful December 1, 2013 AFW Executive Director, Alan Dias As 2013 draws to a close, AFW can take pride in knowing that we have once again positively impacted hundreds of lives and perhaps saved a few. Giving back by doing something we are passionate about like aviation is a special blessing, and this opportunity is truly something for which we can be thankful. As a… Alan Dias Read More »
Thank You From Angel Flight West November 27, 2013 Jodi G. flown by command pilot Dennis Phelan 6.23.13 November is a special time to remember the good parts of life, and the people who help make them possible. At Angel Flight West we are continually grateful for the hundreds of volunteer pilots and our commercial airline partners who provide free travel to those in need of compassionate… Josh Olson Read More »
New Electronic Waivers November 25, 2013 Here’s some good news from the mission coordination team: AFIDS now has an electronic version of the liability waiver form. This should make the waiver process simpler and more convenient both for our pilots and our passengers. The electronic waiver can be used on computers, tablets and smart phones. Passengers can “sign” the form using a mouse on the computer, or using their finger or a stylus on a tablet or ph… Josh Olson Read More »
Caregiving Resources November 22, 2013 Life happens, and being a caregiver can be overwhelming. We hope you have excellent doctors, nurses, social workers, and certainly family and friends who help you with day-to-day challenges and important healthcare decisions. One of those decisions may well be how you can regularly get to your treatment center. Remember you can count on AFW to help with free flights to medical treatment. Caregiving is rewarding a… Josh Olson Read More »
A Blog from Passenger Miriam Bobkoff about her travels with Angel Flight West November 20, 2013 Read this inspiring blog from a recent passenger about her travels with Angel Flight West: (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Post by Angel Flight West.… afw_web_admin Read More »
Medical Transportation from Angel Flight West: How Does it Work? November 18, 2013 At Angel Flight West we want you to know that good things come in threes. Two wings and an engine make a trio to provide flights for medical or humanitarian services. A pilot, a passenger in need and an AFW coordinator brought together “give hope wings” by arranging vital travel. A critically ill teen, a medical team and a new liver can all be connected by a volunteer pilot from Angel Flight West. Service, impact and help a… Josh Olson Read More »
November 15 Photo Gallery November 14, 2013 Enjoy these photos from our volunteer pilots this week. Josh Olson Read More »
