Meet Kaprice: Flying to Camp Since 2021 July 9, 2025 In 2016, then nine-year-old Kaprice was playing outside with his two brothers when he was hit by a speeding car. “He was dragged down the street,” Kaprice’s mother Krista tearfully remembers. Suffering severe burns from road rash and other critical injuries, Kaprice was on life support for a week and spent three months in the hospital. “The first thing the doctor said, recalls Krista, was, ‘Kaprice is a miracle.’… Jessica Hayes Read More »
Command Pilot and Camp Supporter: Meet Dirk Sanders June 24, 2025 Dirk Sanders’ love of airplanes began in childhood, when, at the age of five, he flew with his great-uncle in a Cessna 210 210 from his airstrip on the family ranch. Growing up in Idaho, his parents took him to airshows, where he watched military and civilian soar through the skies. After his family moved to Moses Lake, Washington, Dirk would often look skyward to see Boeing conducting test flights of the first Boeing 77… Jessica Hayes Read More »
Intern Reflection: Meet Lucy May 29, 2025 My name is Lucy Partington, and I have been interning at Angel Flight West (AFW) as the Communications and Marketing Intern for the Spring 2025 semester. I am currently a student at Chapman University, majoring in Public Relations, Advertising, and Entertainment Marketing at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. With a background in video production and social media, I was initially drawn to the internship as I tho… Lucy Partington Read More »
Meet Asher: A Life Lifted By Angels May 28, 2025 Weighing only 1 lb. 14 oz, Asher was born prematurely at 25 weeks. He spent 164 days in the neonatal intensive care unit and had to have a tracheotomy at just three months old. At four months, Asher had a button—a feeding device—placed in his stomach. And at 22 months, he underwent heart surgery. Now 11 years old, Asher has spent more than 640 days in the hospital. “Over 11 years and four different states, it’s been a… Jessica Hayes Read More »
Wonderful Angels May 28, 2025 To the Wonderful Angels of Angel Flight WestA Letter from Charlene, mother of AFW passenger Asher Words seem inadequate to express the profound gratitude I feel for the incredible service you provide. My son Asher was born at 25 weeks weighing 1 lb 14 oz, and to date has spent over 640 days in and out of the hospital. Over 11 years and 3 different states, it’s been a long, difficult journey we navigate daily and will contin… Jessica Hayes Read More »
Arcadia Jets Supports Angel Flight West May 28, 2025 Arcadia Jets CEO Adam Hahn on an AFW mission with Command Pilot Kerry Riley Phoenix, Arizona, (May 15, 2025) – Arcadia Jets is celebrating the completion of the new brokerage’s several first closings by announcing a groundbreaking commitment to donate a percentage of the profits from this and all future aircraft transactions to Angel Flight West. “When we opened Arcadia Jets, we committed ourselves to doing thin… Gloriann Figueroa Read More »
Spotlight: Volunteer Pilot Art Schmidt of Montana May 28, 2025 Angel Flight West’s volunteer pilots carry out acts of generosity each day by donating their time, talent, and resources to help others. Each time a mission is flown, a patient accesses the healthcare resources they need while being uplifted with hope. Meet the volunteers who make it all possible in this monthly newsletter and, if you’re a pilot in the West, get involved today by visiting angelflightwest.org/pilo… Gloriann Figueroa Read More »
From Burn Survivor to Camp Leader: Alyssa’s Story May 27, 2025 On a hot summer day in 2016, then 10-year-old Alyssa was preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July. Alyssa loved to bake and being experienced in the kitchen; she decided to make treats for a family gathering on her own. After boiling water and sugar to make simple syrup, she went to put the mixture in the fridge — and that’s when her life changed in the blink of an eye. The pot tilted and its boiling contents splashed… Lucy Partington Read More »
May Safety Update: Safety Stand-Down May 12, 2025 Before touching upon the safety subject, I would like to profoundly thank Josh Olson, our former Executive Director of Angel Flight West. Josh, as you know, has taken a position with AOPA and his leadership and commitment will be dearly missed. Thank you, Josh, for the years of selfless service to so many and our best wishes to all your future endeavors. Concurrently, I would also like to thank Mar… Safety Officers Read More »
Spotlight: Volunteer Pilot Rachel Witt of Colorado April 24, 2025 Angel Flight West’s volunteer pilots carry out acts of generosity each day by donating their time, talent, and resources to help others. Each time a mission is flown, a patient accesses the healthcare resources they need while being uplifted with hope. Meet the volunteers who make it all possible in this monthly newsletter and, if you’re a pilot in the West, get involved today by visiting angelflightwest.org/pil… Gloriann Figueroa Read More »
Flights of Hope: Meet AFW Passenger Mark April 14, 2025 Mark was living in Orange County, Calif., helping run art galleries and operating a business as a benefit auctioneer. In 2021, his career came to a halt when Mark moved to Reno to become a full-time caregiver for his 92-year-old father. Less than two years later, Mark received a devastating diagnosis of stage 4 soft tissue sarcoma, a rare cancer in the body’s soft tissues. His battle began in May 2023. For years, Mark ha… Gloriann Figueroa Read More »
Join Us: The 2025 Endeavor Awards March 25, 2025 For Immediate Release:3/25/25 Contact: Jessica Hayes jessicah@angelflightwest.orgSr. Communications ManagerAngel Flight West Angel Flight West is proud to announce the highly anticipated 2025 Endeavor Awards, celebrating the remarkable contributions of volunteer pilots and other aviation heroes who use the power of flight to change lives. The 11th annual event will take place on May 9, 2025, at th… Jessica Hayes Read More »
A Message from AFW’s New Executive Director, Mary Hunter March 24, 2025 Dear Angel Flight West Community, I am honored and humbled to step into the role of Executive Director of Angel Flight West. The past eight years serving as AFW’s Development Director has been a true blessing. The experience has been a prime launching point where I’ve had the opportunity to build close relationships that support and fuel this incredible mission forward. As I take on this elevated responsibil… Jessica Hayes Read More »
Spotlight: Volunteer Pilot Pete Miller of Hawai’i Wing March 18, 2025 Pete Miller flies a mission for AFW passenger Arceli Angel Flight West’s volunteer pilots carry out acts of generosity each day by donating their time, talent, and resources to help others. Each time a mission is flown, a patient accesses the healthcare resources they need while being uplifted with hope. Meet the volunteers who make it all possible in this monthly newsletter and, if you’re a pilot in th… Jessica Hayes Read More »
A Letter to Supporters of the Dr. Randy Sherman Access for All Fund March 17, 2025 When weather or location keeps our volunteer pilots from flying, or when someone needs help with ground transportation between airports and medical facilities, our Dr. Randy Sherman Access for All Fund allows AFW to purchase airline tickets, bus tickets, and even rideshare services to make travel possible for people in need. Our passenger Tia recently shared an open letter to supporters of the Dr. Randy Sh… Gloriann Figueroa Read More »
