$461 raised by 6 donors
3% complete
$15,000 Goal
Since 1993, Challenge Air has been committed to making a difference in the lives of children with special needs through the gift of flight. To date, we have had more than 40,000 co-pilots receive that gift.
With your help, we can provide an unforgettable experience that demonstrates these children can do anything they put their minds too. No sponsorship or donation is too small to offer the gift of flight to these amazing children.
Check out the recap of our 2024 Denver Fly Day here:
Challenge Air for Kids was filmed for the Smithsonian Channel during a Fly Day Event in Spokane. See the before, during and after.
CHALLENGE AIR FOR KIDS & FRIENDS, INC. EXISTS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH THE GIFT OF FLIGHT
Rick Amber founded Challenge Air in 1993 after overcoming his disability through several activities. He became a quadriplegic in 1971 when his jet crashed during a landing attempt on a naval aircraft carrier.
After competing in and winning the U.S. Open National Wheelchair Tennis Championship, he wanted to use his accomplishments to encourage children to overcome their own disabilities. That’s when Amber decided to get back to his true passion – flying.
The idea of Challenge Air took off after Amber invited a group of physically challenged children on a flight over the Addison skyline. He realized that overcoming his disability helped the kids change their perception about disability.
The only person that is limited is one with a limited mind. Once that barrier is broken, one’s true potential can be reached. Amber passed away in 1997 after battling cancer, but his legacy and impact live on through Challenge Air.
"The human spirit prevails over any physical or mental obstacle. After a day with Challenge Air, no height seems unreachable…all it takes is desire and truly, the sky is the limit!" – Rick Amber
Organization name
Challenge Air for Kids & Friends - Denver
other names
Challenge Air for Kids - Denver; CAFK - Denver
1993
Category
Youth Development
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
8001 LEMMON AVECO, US