Thursday, August 29, 2024 The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is pleased to announce the return of the Fund an Angel fundraiser, organized by Corporate Angel Network (CAN), at the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). This significant event aims to support CAN’s mission of providing business aircraft travel for cancer patients seeking treatment. Scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.
m., the fundraiser will take place at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on the Waterbleau Terrace. NBAA-BACE attendees are invited to come together with colleagues from the business aviation community for an evening filled with networking opportunities, refreshments, and a silent auction.
The event not only raises essential funds but also brings much-needed awareness to CAN’s impactful work. “As our most important fundraiser of the year, Fund an Angel proceeds enable us to grow our mission, helping cancer patients during the worst times of their lives,” said CAN President and CEO Robert Stangarone. “We are grateful to NBAA and the business aviation community for their generosity and support of this important event through sponsorships, the silent auction, donations and ticket purchases.
” Corporate Angel Network (CAN) is calling for donations for its upcoming silent auction, inviting contributions of unique items or unforgettable experiences. These donations will play a pivotal role in supporting CAN’s mission of providing business aircraft travel for cancer patients seeking treatment. At last year’s fundraiser, CAN raised nearly $500,000 through a combination of sponsorships, individual contributions, and the silent auction.
Items up for bid included autographed tennis rackets from legends like Roger Federer, Andre Agassi, and Steffi Graf, as well as flight training packages from industry leaders CAE and FlightSafety International. Other sought-after auction items included jet fuel cards, Apple watches, club-level tickets to Giants football games, and luxurious vacation packages. In 2023, CAN facilitated over 2,000 flights for cancer patients, connecting those in need of transportation with available seats on business jets.
These efforts contribute to the organization’s remarkable legacy of arranging more than 68,000 cancer patient flights since its founding 42 years ago. Partnering with over 500 corporations, including half of the Fortune 100 companies, CAN continues to make a significant impact in the lives of cancer patients across the country. “Business aviation is a community dedicated to giving back and helping those in need,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen.
“This event, coupled with CAN’s long history of organizing humanitarian flights with business aircraft, perfectly aligns with these values. We are thrilled to once again support this essential organization.”.
