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EVENT DETAILS

WHEN:
Friday, June 9, 2023

WHERE:
Samuel Oschin Space Shuttle Endeavour Pavilion
at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, CA
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles

TIME:
6:30 p.m. Rose Garden Reception
Outdoors in the Rose Garden at Exposition Park
Red Carpet | Silent Auction | Air Show

8:00 p.m. Dinner & Award Presentation
Under the Space Shuttle Endeavour in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion
Live Auction | Full Bar | Live Music

10:00 p.m. Night Air Show
Outdoors in the Rose Garden at Exposition Park

VALET AND PARKING:
Complimentary Valet is provided.

ATTIRE:
Black Tie optional

ROOM BLOCK:
J.W. Marriott at L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles
at a special rate of $279 (not including fees)
Or Contact Veronica Ontiveros, Group Housing and Billing Coordinator
at Veronica.Ontiveros@marriott.com (877) 622-3056
Online and phone reservations will be accepted until May 8th, 2023



AUCTION INFORMATION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SILENT AUCTION:

Thurs. May 26, at 10:00 am PT – Silent / Live Auction PREVIEW

Fri. June 2, at 6:30 pm PT – Silent auction OPENS

Fri. June 9, at 9:00 pm PT – Silent auction CLOSES

Preview our Auction Now:

Click here for information on registering, bidding online and in person (and via text), proxy bidding, item pickup, and more.

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2023 Endeavor Award Hosts & Special Guests

MASTERS OF CEREMONY

A NASA veteran who flew on all three Space Shuttles, Garrett Reisman was selected by NASA as a mission specialist astronaut in 1998. His first mission in 2008 was aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour which dropped him off for a 95 day stay aboard the International Space Station after which he returned to Earth aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. His second mission in 2010 was aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. During these missions, Garrett performed 3 spacewalks, operated the Space Station Robot Arm and was a flight engineer aboard the Space Shuttle. Not only was he an astronaut, but Garrett was also an aquanaut serving as a crew member on NEEMO V, living on the bottom of the sea in the Aquarius deep underwater habitat for 2 weeks.

An astronaut, the first person to tweet from space, a recurring character on The Big Bang Theory, and now a New York Times bestselling author, Mike grew up a working class kid whose seemingly unreachable dream of becoming an astronaut and flying in space was realized in an unlikely journey that was driven by determination and commitment, and accomplished with hard work and humor. After two missions to the Hubble Telescope and four space walks to make critical repairs to the telescope, Mike is now the Senior Adviser for Space Programs at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, a Columbia University professor, an author, a television host, a frequent guest on morning shows, news programs, talk shows, and late night television, and an in-demand speaker for audiences seeking a unique perspective on teamwork, innovation, and leadership from a down to earth spaceman.

AUCTIONEER

Known as America’s foremost “Auctiontainer”, Letitia Frye is celebrating 19 years and over $500 million dollars raised in the fundraising industry. Her unique style, passion and uncanny ability to memorize content give way to engaging performance at each event. Letitia is passionate, not only about the performance behind her fundraising, but in her time spent volunteering with her clients as well. Letitia’s commitment to the organizations and individuals they serve set her apart from the rest. In Addition to charity auctions, Letitia is now a professional speaker and published author of the critically acclaimed book, No Reserve. Letitia travels the country, speaking on business, leadership, and living life to the fullest in the face of adversity. Letitia is thrilled to be a part of the mission of Angel Flight West.

SPECIAL GUESTS

FORMER NASA ASTRONAUTS

AXIOM SPACE ASTRONAUT

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2023 Endeavor Award Winners

ENDEAVOR AWARDS

For 20 years, Stephen and Joanna Bobko-Hillenaar of Arizona have fl own 579 missions as part of Angel Flight West’s network of volunteers, helping patients across the West access their life-saving medical care.

As a volunteer pilot with Angel Flight Northeast, Shakeel Mozaffar has flown more than 45 missions and 58,230 miles over the past 27 years, including long-distance disaster relief flights to help those in need.

FUTURE OF FLIGHT AWARD

INSPIRATION AWARD

Angel Flight West Founders

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2023 Endeavor Awards Sponsors

The Official Airlines Partner of the Endeavor Awards:

Signature Sponsors – $100,000

The Schmidt Foundation

Diamond Sponsors – $50,000

Platinum Sponsors – $25,000

Gold Sponsors – $15,000
Robert & Leslie Zemeckis
Si Robin

Silver Sponsors – $10,000

Marks Family Foundation
Eric & Becky Chadwick
The Wolper Organization
Aviation Tax Consultants
Overair
Rich Conti
Bill & Pam Ayer
COPA
CloudStore
Mark Merrill

Bronze Sponsors – $5,000

Trading Planes Inc.
Aircraft Spruce & Specialties
Air Journey

For more information on sponsorship, please contact:

Mary Hunter
Director of Development
MHunter@angelflightwest.org
310.390.2958

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