Fri, Jun 27, 2003
Donations to Benefit Many San Fernando Valley Youth
Organizations
Van Nuys Airport's Aviation Expo 2003
raised a record $101,000 for local nonprofit youth and service
organizations, shattering amounts generated in previous years. In
unusually mild temperatures, more than 385,000 aviation enthusiasts
turned out for the two-day celebration last weekend, making it the
most-attended aviation event in the airport's 40-year history of
air shows.
Commemorating the centennial of flight and the 75th
anniversaries of both Van Nuys and Los Angeles International
Airports, the show featured a full-scale replica of Orville and
Wilbur Wright's historic biplane, the first aircraft to achieve
sustained, powered flight. Other attractions included static
displays and flyovers of celebrated military and vintage aircraft,
aerial performances by world-renowned aerobatics pilots and much
more.
Also, in partnership with the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the
Ninety-Nines, a nonprofit women pilots organization, Van Nuys
Airport awarded $9,000 in scholarships to three students pursuing
aviation careers.
"We're very grateful for the public's overwhelming response to
Aviation Expo, the support of our sponsors and the tireless efforts
of volunteers and staffers who made this our most successful air
show ever," said Van Nuys Airport Manager Selena Birk. "Everyone's
hard work and involvement has enabled Van Nuys Airport to give back
to the community and directly benefit San Fernando Valley
youth."
Expo proceeds will assist more than 20 nonprofit organizations,
including such local high schools as Granada Hills, Monroe, Van
Nuys, Taft and Kennedy, as well as Patrick Henry Middle School and
Gault Street Elementary. Among others benefiting are several area
Rotary and Optimist clubs, Mid Valley Chamber of Commerce, Civil
Air Patrol, and Mid Valley Youth.
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