Inaugural Benefit Gala · Nov 6, 2026
One Night.
A Thousand Flights.
A Million Moments of Hope.
An unforgettable evening celebrating the power of aviation, the generosity of the aviation community, and the lives transformed through flight — benefiting Angel Flight West.
- Date
- Friday
Nov 6, 2026 - Venue
- Pinnacle Aviation
West Hangar - Tickets
- Tickets
Now On Sale - Attire
- Cocktail Attire
The Evening
Step inside the hangar.
This one-of-a-kind experience brings together pilots, aviation enthusiasts, business leaders, philanthropists and friends for an inspiring night of connection, purpose, and impact.
Cocktail Reception
A lively reception surrounded by beautiful aircraft and fun surprises.
Silent & Live Auctions
Exceptional one-of-a-kind experiences and packages curated for the aviation community.
Gourmet Dinner
A hangar-side dinner under the wings — service worthy of the runway it sits on.
Stories That Lift
Powerful first-hand accounts from the patients, families, and pilots whose lives intersect at altitude.
5,000
Free flights every year
The Mission
When commercial travel isn't possible, volunteer pilots step forward.
Angel Flight West operates a network of volunteer pilots who donate their time, aircraft, and expertise to fly patients and families to critical medical care — at no cost. LIFT Scottsdale makes those flights possible.
Tickets
Tickets are now available.
Reserve your seats today for an unforgettable evening benefiting Angel Flight West.
Purchase Tickets2026 LIFT Scottsdale Honorees
Passenger Perseverance Award
AFW Passenger Eli M.
Inspiration Award
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Aviation Philanthropy Award
In memory of Jim Hesseman
AFW Volunteer Pilot Dustin Bray
Partners in Flight
Sponsor LIFT Scottsdale.
Help put more volunteer aircraft in the air. Sponsorships support Angel Flight West missions and put your name in front of guests, pilots, and the aviation community.
Our Sponsors
- Natalie & Rob Corrao
- Kimberly & Robert Clarfield
- Cory R. Starr
- LAWS TENNIS ACADEMY
Silent & Live Auction
Donate to the Silent/Live Auction
Contribute an item or experience for the hangar auctions. Fill out the donation form to get started.
$15,000
Top Gun Sponsor
- Top-tier logo placement across media marketing materials
- Custom social media recognition
- Digital newsletter announcing sponsorship
- VIP table for 10 guests with front-row seating
- Specialty red wine provided by the Angel Flight Team
- Special recognition and thank-you from the stage
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$10,000
Maverick Sponsor
- Prominent sponsor recognition across media & marketing materials
- Custom social media recognition
- Preferred table location for 10 guests
- Specialty red wine provided by the Angel Flight Team
- Sponsor recognition and call-out from the stage
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$5,000
Jet Fighter Sponsor
- Sponsor recognition across media & marketing materials
- Preferred table location for 8 guests
- Sponsor recognition and call-out from the stage
- Opportunity to sponsor an event activity or provide a donation
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$2,500
Flight School Sponsor
- Sponsor recognition across select media & marketing materials
- Table seating for 6 guests
- Opportunity to sponsor an event activity or provide a donation
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$1,250
Air Support Sponsor
- Sponsor recognition across event-day marketing materials
- Table seating for 4 guests
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Sponsors must be confirmed by October 9, 2026 to be included in event marketing.
PDF with packages, benefits, and next steps.
Inquire about sponsorship
Tell us a little about your organization. We will follow up with packages and next steps.
In the Air
Missions that make the night matter.
A look at recent Angel Flight West flights: volunteer pilots, patients, families, and the aircraft that carry them.
Photos courtesy of Angel Flight West.