Flight1

When we began Flight1 in 2011, we never imagined how many families and children this program would have impacted. Seeing the faces of the children when they step off the plane for the first time, hearing parents talk about how flight has impacted their children in other aspects of their lives, and witnessing the community coming together to support these families have been something we will always treasure. At the end of the year Flight1 will cease operations. This was not an easy decision, but we are so proud of the work we have done in this community and will always treasure the relationships, memories, and most of all, the positive and profound difference Flight1 has made in so many lives. Thank you to our board of directors and donors for without your support this program would not have been possible.

☑️ Pre-flight inspection.
☑️ Ready to fly!

Just look at this smile! He is ready to fly! ✈

Marcus has been through a lot in his 11 years of life. Yet, he tells others when faced with their own struggles to, “Do what your heart says, just follow your heart and you’ll be okay. Things will get better.”

Read more about this remarkable young man and his family. It is sure to make you smile.

https://www.flight1.org/following-the-heart-11-year-old-marcuss-flight1-journey/

Our Courageous Fliers never stop taking to the skies to build confidence with the exhilarating freedom of flight, just like this flier. It was amazing to see the happiness radiating from him and his family before, during and after the flight.

If you're interested in learning more about our program or donating, just visit our website 🔗 https://www.flight1.org/

Check us out in the 2021 Sophisticated Living Indianapolis Charity Register. Thank you for including us!

Sophisticated Giving Charity Register Indianapolis 2021 From the publishers of Sophisticated Living: A comprehensive guide to charitable giving and nonprofit organizations in Indianapolis, IN.

This is what confidence looks like!

It's Giving Tuesday, which means people all around the world are sharing generosity and paying it forward!

At Flight1, we give children affected by health challenges the opportunity to rebuild their confidence through aviation. In our program, each Courageous Flier gets to engage in Redbird FMX Flight Simulators and pilot a single engine aircraft at no charge to them or their families.

We know just how much our donor's donations mean to our Courageous Fliers and how their experiences in the program can truly transform their lives. That's why, this Giving Tuesday, we'd like to call upon our community to help us provide each and every one of them with the chance to rebuild their confidence through aviation.

Here's what one of our Courageous Fliers has to say:

"I will never forget the excitement of my first flight and the confidence it gave me. The confidence to know that I can really do anything I want to if I just put my mind to it. This confidence and positive impact Flight1 gave me has meant the world to me."

To donate to our program, you can visit the donation page on our website 🔗https://www.flight1.org/donate/

It's almost Giving Tuesday, a movement of giving that happens across the world every year. This type of generosity provides our Courageous Fliers with all the amazing opportunities they have to rebuild their confidence with aviation. Whether it's a flight simulation or a flight they're co-piloting, our donors are the reason each flier gets these one of a kind experiences.

If you're interested in learning more about what we do and how you can donate this Giving Tuesday, visit us on our website 🔗https://www.flight1.org/donate

Thank you Concerts For A Cause Indianapolis! Last weekend their concert raised $10,000 for our program. They are doing amazing things in our community, and we're so grateful for their support. ✈

We are so excited to partner with Indianapolis Concerts for a Cause! Funds will go directly toward improving the lives of Hoosier children, including those in the Flight1 program. Your participation is needed. Purchase tickets now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/concerts-for-a-cause-with-pat-mcgee-stephen-kellogg-shawn-mullins-tickets-173678877197