Angel Flight West

Gabe is a young boy from California who has faced significant health challenges due to a rare condition called cystic fibrosis. This illness requires him to attend frequent medical appointments, which can be a logistical burden for his family. To ease this strain, Angel Flight West provides free ...

Dylan, a 9-year-old, experienced severe migraines and numbness, prompting his mother, Vanessa, to take him to the emergency room. After 10 hours of tests, a CT scan revealed an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in his brain. Following this diagnosis, Dylan was airlifted to UCSF for further treatme...

Chris Bennett, a command pilot with Angel Flight West since Feb. 6, 2014, has reached an impressive milestone of 705 missions. He completed his first flight just days after his orientation and primarily operates a Diamond Star 40 from San Jose (SJC). A significant connection has developed between...

My name is Gloriann Figueroa, and I am a marketing and communications intern at Angel Flight West (AFW). I graduated with a BA in nonprofit management from the University of North Texas in May and have been applying my skills in a meaningful way through this internship. My background in social me...

Dogs for Better Lives (DBL) has named a new puppy-in-training “Jet” to honor the volunteer pilots of Angel Flight West (AFW). This collaboration aims to streamline the transportation of puppies and future service dogs, ensuring safe and timely travel, which allows DBL to allocate more resources t...

The 8th Annual Run for the Angels 5K will take place on Sept. 27, 2025, at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, Colorado, starting at 8:30 a.m. This family-friendly event supports Angel Flight West (AFW), a nonprofit organization that provides free flights for individuals needing me...

Angel Flight West will host its 2025 Golf Classic at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point, California, on Sept. 19, 2025. This annual charity tournament aims to raise funds to provide free flights for individuals requiring critical medical care. Participants can join as individual golfers or in...

In 2016, nine-year-old Kaprice suffered severe injuries after being hit by a speeding car, requiring extensive hospitalization and rehabilitation. His recovery was supported by the burn community, including the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation (AARBF), which provides crucial services for burn survi...

Dirk Sanders developed a passion for aviation at a young age, influenced by his experiences flying with his great-uncle and attending airshows in Idaho. After moving to Moses Lake, Washington, he was inspired by Boeing test flights and earned his private pilot license in 2009. Initially volunteer...

Asher, born prematurely at 25 weeks and weighing only 1 pound, 14 ounces, has faced numerous health challenges, spending 164 days in the neonatal intensive care unit. Throughout his life, he has undergone multiple medical procedures, including a tracheotomy, a feeding device placement, and heart ...