Tue, Feb 28, 2017
Remains Strongest Supporter Of EAA's Young Eagles Program
The Sporty's Foundation remains the largest contributor to the EAA's Young Eagles program, which is a point of personal pride for Sporty's Founder Hal Shevers.
In an open letter to the aviation community posted on the Sporty's Foundation website, Shevers says that the mission of the foundation is to "do what we can to ensure that young people are exposed to the possibility of aviation both as a career and a lifestyle."
"We’ve been a supporter of Young Eagles from its inception. We are proud we helped make a good program even better with the enhancement of Next Step, a program by which all Young Eagles have access to Sporty’s award-winning private pilot video course – at no cost to them," Shevers wrote. "Through our financial donations and the value of our courses, The Sporty’s Foundation leads the way as Young Eagles’ largest benefactor.
"Aviation Exploring is another program close to my heart. As a Distinguished Eagle Scout, I am eager to support the Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life efforts. Aviation Exploring is open to both young women and young men, and it gives them an introduction to the aviation community and the varied careers to be found there.
"An integral part of my work with Aviation Exploring is as the lead supporter of the annual scholarship program. We have the “good kids” already identified through their Aviation Exploring participation and give the best of them a hand up in their college studies. Along with The Sporty’s Foundation, other forward-thinking aviation organizations and individuals have joined us to help fund this important scholarship program.
"It’s good to give back to the industry that has been my home for my entire career. Through your financial support of The Sporty’s Foundation, you can join me in these and other crucial programs for young people. As a reminder, Sporty’s covers all administrative costs for The Sporty’s Foundation – from staffing to postage and everything in between. That’s your guarantee that, unlike many charitable efforts, every dollar you donate will go straight to programs to help change the course of the lives of worthy young people."
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