WELCOME

Goals

The purpose of this program is to provide a meaningful, positive experience on a monthly basis for a medically challenged child (6-14 years old), who has been prohibited from enjoying the normal joys of childhood.

This includes those children who may be currently in medical remission.

Program Players

McChord Field Air Force Association (AFA) Chapter – Responsible for sourcing funding and child nominations.

4th Airlift Squadron (4AS) – Plans and executes the program using available McChord Field resources.

Donors – Provide funding and invited to observe program in action. Recognition on event program and in the AFA Chapter Quarterly Newsletter.

Program Expenses

•Each monthly program costs about $500 for an annual budget requirement of $6,000

•Each child receives the following items:

•Flight Jacket, Flight Suit and Helmet Bag with nametags and patches

•AF Flight and Squadron Ball Caps, squadron scarf and Tee Shirt

•Squadron stickers, challenge coin and mini-flashlight

•C-17 Model and framed and signed print

•Family visit meal, lunch and snacks during tour

•A professional Event Photo Album

Program Fund Raising Project.

Lindt Chocolate is our primary means of raising funds for our program. www.4ourspecialkids.info

We offer some of the world's finest chocolates to individuals and businesses. Their support and the profits from our sales of chocolate products help fund this worthy project.

For more information about how to purchase and support the PFAD fund raising project please contact;

Robert Branscomb

Chair PFAD

(800) 209-6845 or email robertbranscomb@gmail.com

Thank you.

Program Contact Information

•CHAIRMAN OF PFAD COMMITTEE– Robert Branscomb, 253-627-4597, Robert@RBranscomb.com

•CHILD NOMINATIONS –Ret Col Fran McGregor
celticms@msn.com

•4TH AIRLIFT SQ COMMANDER –Lt/Col Thomas J. O'Connell

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT FUNDRAISING-
Ret Col "C130 Pilot" Tom Hansen:
(253)380-5261, c130hans@msn.com