Governor Proclaims August 19-25 As AFW-WA Week

Aero-News has learned Angel Flight West (AFW) -- Washington Wing  will celebrate its landmark 10th anniversary in Walla Walla, WA. The AFW mission is to help Washington citizens in need of access to health care and other compelling human needs by arranging free air transportation on private aircraft. This objective is primarily met by linking the 280 plus volunteer private pilots and supporters in the state with people in special need whose non-emergency health care problems require travel to and from medical facilities throughout Washington.

Angel Flight West -- Washington Wing volunteer pilots donate the cost of all flights as well as their time, money and services. These pilots make significant contributions that result in tremendous service to others, improvements in access to health care, the meeting of human needs with compassion, and the preparedness to respond to disasters that impact Washington and its' residents.

Michael Nanko, Ph.D., AFW Executive Director states that "5,530 individuals have been successfully served and more than 3,000 missions flown by the Washington Wing. This week we honor those individuals who have served these past ten years." Nanko continues, "Angel Flight West is also prepared to respond to disasters in the Pacific Northwest as the largest volunteer, charitable aviation organization in the world. And with our partner organizations in Air Charity Network, we represent over 90 percent of all charitable aviation flights in America. AFW has flown well over 30,000 missions since its inception in 1983."

In celebration of its anniversay, Washington Governor Christine O. Gregoire proclaimed August 19-25, 2007 as Angel Flight West -- Washington Wing Recognition Week. Governor Gregoire urged all Washington citizens to join her in recognizing and supporting those who serve as volunteer members of the Angel Flight West Washington Wing.

Angel Flight West pilots receive no compensation for any volunteer flight. Angel Flight West -- Washington Wing relies solely on community support to continue and expand its mission.

FMI: www.angelflight.org/washington/