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Building Confidence in Children and Youth with Special Needs

September 2024

Hello April,,


In years past, Challenge Air has hosted an annual Hangar Dance, Gala, and Casino Night to raise essential funds for our ongoing operations.


This year, the Board of Trustees has decided to try something new. On Thursday, September 19th, Challenge Air for Kids and Friends will be participating in the Communities Foundation of Texas’ 16th Annual North Texas Giving Day, an online giving extravaganza that offers an exciting opportunity to expand our reach and impact.


As you know, Challenge Air provides children and youth between the ages of 7-21 with special needs the unique opportunity to co-pilot an airplane, building their confidence and self-esteem. By participating in North Texas Giving Day instead of hosting a special event, we can raise more funds, engage more people in our mission, and make an even greater impact on these special VIPs.


I am also thrilled to share that several generous donors have committed to matching every dollar you give, dollar for dollar. This means that your donation will have twice the impact!


I know you support our community in many ways, and I truly appreciate your past involvement in our events—whether through event sponsorships, piloting an airplane, bidding on auction items, or volunteering at events. Your contributions have been crucial to the day-to-day operations of Challenge Air.


This year, I invite you to make a donation of any amount on Thursday, September 19th, by clicking the Make a Donation button below. (Or you can donate now!)


The best part? You won’t need to dress up or spend another evening away from home. You can simply relax and support Challenge Air from the comfort of your own home.


Thank you once again for your continued support of Challenge Air for Kids & Friends. Together with the Board of Trustees, I hope you’ll help us reach our goal of raising $50,000 for our amazing co-pilots.


For the Kids,




April Culver

CEO/ Executive Director

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Relive the Magic of the Kansas City Fly Day Watch Now!

We’re still soaring from the incredible Kansas City Fly Day! From the excited faces of our Co-pilots to the inspiring dedication of our pilots and volunteers, it was a day full of unforgettable moments.


You can relive the experience with our special recap video below! 🎥✨

Upcoming Events

Get Ready to Take Flight!


We've got an exciting fall lineup of fly days coming up. Mark your calendars.




📍 Sept 14th - Denver, CO


📍 Oct 12th - Tulsa, OK


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A Parents Perspective: An Unforgettable Fly Day Experience with Challenge Air

Watch as our Co-pilot Rory and his dad share their unforgettable experience from the Kansas City Fly Day! ⬇️


"We had red carpet treatment with cheerleaders! We were not expecting that. It was a great experience." - Jason Neidrich

Meet VIP Co-Pilot, Danny!

"Thanks so much for this great opportunity event for our special kiddos! Danny absolutely loved it!!!" 🥰 - Nicole S

Help more kids like Danny experience the thrill of flight! Your donation supports Challenge Air's mission to provide unforgettable aviation adventures. Give the gift of joy and empowerment today.

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Wings of Inspiration:

Meet the Kansas City Pilots

We want to extend a huge Thank You to each of our Pilots for making the Kansas City Fly Day such an unforgettable experience. Your dedication and passion truly lifted spirits and created lasting memories. With your help, these young Co-pilots soared to new heights, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Sponsor Spotlight

We are thrilled to shine the spotlight on Signature Aviation, our fantastic host for the Kansas City Fly Days! Their support has made these events truly special, providing a spacious environment for all participants.


Not only do they facilitate these memorable fly days, but they also generously offer office space for the Challenge Air team in Dallas, ensuring we have a comfortable base to coordinate our efforts.


Thank you, Signature Aviation, for being such a wonderful partner in our mission to inspire and uplift kids through aviation!

Thank you so much for supporting the Challenge Air mission.
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