Angel Flight West

Thank you, Jet RVSM Services, LLC, for supporting Angel Flight West through our virtual 5K! Congrats on crossing the finish line, and thank your for sharing this accomplishment! A special thank you to all our virtual participants for running for a cause that matters!

Meet AFW Volunteer Pilot Joshua Pava: a tech-savvy pilot turned volunteer hero! With a lifelong passion for aviation, Josh turned his childhood dreams into reality, flying for 18 years while also giving back through Angel Flight West with the help of his Beechcraft. Inspired by his family's medical journey, he’s flown 55 missions since 2021, connecting patients with vital care. From flying Nash, a young boy in need of a liver transplant, Josh has witnessed the profound impact of his work firsthand. Want to make a difference? He encourages fellow pilots to consider even one mission a year — it can change lives! Learn about getting involved at https://lnkd.in/eSRxbvtc. Read more about Josh in our latest blog at https://lnkd.in/eWcsCj8X

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Meet AFW Pacific Northwest Outreach Association's Jennifer Cooper! Jen started her journey with us in February 2022 — and she hasn't looked back! Jen works hard to connect with healthcare partners and aviation groups in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. She shares the good news of Angel Flight West in hopes of serving more patients in need of donated flight services. Jen says, "One of the things I love most about my job is the opportunity to connect with so many inspiring individuals — from the dedicated volunteer pilots and Earth Angels who generously donate their time and resources to the social workers and case managers who work tirelessly on behalf of their patients to find transportation solutions for the life-saving care they need." We’re incredibly grateful and fortunate to have Jen as part of our team. Thank you, Jen, for all that you do!

🌟 Meet Jacob Campbell, a volunteer pilot with Angel Flight West (AFW)! ✈️ His love for aviation began as a child watching planes take off in Livermore, California. Now an engineer in the Bay Area, Jacob has flown 29 missions for AFW since 2019, helping patients access crucial medical care. One of his favorite memories? Bringing home deaf siblings after a week at LIONS OF CALIFORNIA NEVADA WILDERNESS CAMP FOR DEAF CHILDERN — “Their mother signed, ‘Thank you so much’... the most beautiful sentence ever spoken to me.” A huge thank you to our friends at AviNation for sharing Jacob’s inspiring story in your Fall 2024 magazine and shining a light on the incredible work of our volunteers! 🙏 Read Jacob's article here: https://lnkd.in/eJsuaPKY

Meet our hospice partner, Joni, a dedicated social worker at Elevation Hospice of Colorado who went above and beyond to support Larry, a patient who had suffered a stroke and lost his wife shortly after. Without local family, Larry struggled with loneliness until our partner discovered that his sister lived in California. Determined to reunite them, she reached out to Angel Flight West. Soon after, Joni and Larry were on a flight from Colorado to Southern California, thanks to the generosity of our partner JSX. Thanks to Joni's unwavering commitment, Larry spent his final months close to family, experiencing love and peace. We're grateful to our partner JSX for bringing Larry closer to family during his time of need. Joni says, "It was an honor and a privilege to accompany Larry home. I will be forever grateful to Angel Flight West and JSX. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!" Read more about Larry's story below:

Check out this article about the upcoming Run for the Angels 5K in the Broomfield Enterprise and Daily Camera written by Corbett Stevenson! AFW volunteer pilot Kosta Constantine shares his heartwarming story about his flights for our passenger Itzy and her family, highlighting the impact of these flights for children battling pediatric cancer. HDR's Marty Droze, the race director for this annual fundraiser, also shares his reason for being involved in the event. “It’s a great event and just a great way to put a little bit of good out there in the world,” said Marty. It's not too late to sign up for the 5K taking place this Saturday, September 28, at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. Don't live in Colorado? Sign up for the virtual race! Thank you to Corbett, Broomfield Enterprise, and the Daily Camera for spreading awareness of heroes like Kosta and free flight services for people in need. Visit angelflightwest.org/5K to learn more. View articles: https://lnkd.in/eU6gCAzZ https://lnkd.in/eN5qDM8d

A huge thank you to the Cooke Foundation, Ltd. for their generous support! Because of their generosity, patients in Hawaii can access the critical health care they need. Pictured here, Command Pilot Peter Miller flew Arceli to Hawaiʻi Pacific Health for her essential treatment. This year alone, Arceli has received nine angel flights, making a significant difference in her medical journey. Peter has demonstrated his commitment and compassion by gifting 23 angel flights. With the Cooke Foundation Ltd.’s help, Angel Flight West has completed 100 missions in Hawaii this year, ensuring that patients get the support they need, no matter where they are. We're so grateful for our supporters and volunteers for making an incredible difference.

Alaska Airlines CARE Miles make an incredible difference to passengers in need of access to medical care. Through 9/22, Alaska Airlines is matching donated miles. Please consider donating your unused miles to AFW this week!

Angel Flight West thanks the Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation for their incredible support! Pictured here, Command Pilot Scott Vickers flew Kimberly back home to Richland, Washington, after her follow-up care at Seattle’s Harborview Medical Center. With Kimberly living over 200 miles away, this flight makes a world of difference in her journey to recovery. The generosity of our supporters helps us ensure that patients like Kimberly get the essential care they need, no matter the distance. Thank you, Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation, for making these vital flights possible!

🙌 1,000 MISSIONS FLOWN! 🙌 Yesterday, Command Pilot Dennis Phelan achieved an incredible milestone by completing his 1,000th AFW mission! Since 2008, Dennis has been committed to serving passengers in the state of Arizona and beyond. And just this year, he was awarded the 2024 Endeavor Award in recognition of his ongoing dedication and heroism. For this special mission, Dennis flew AFW passenger Nubia back home to Tulare, California, after her medical care at City of Hope in Phoenix. This isn't the first time Dennis has flown Nubia. In fact, he's flown her 23 times in his Piper Aircraft to ensure she has access to her treatment 528 miles away. Nubia was touched to be part of Dennis's 1,000th mission, bringing a cake to celebrate the day — and to say thank you on behalf of all his passengers. We know Dennis has touched many of your lives, too. Whether you've been part of Dennis's missions or not, leave a word of gratitude to help us thank Dennis for making our world a better place, one angel flight at a time. #aviation #pilot #flying #goodnews #pilotlife #piper