Time was running out for 100 World War II vets in
San Diego, and then Breitling fans did something amazing… now it’s our
turn. Honor Flight is a national non-profit that flies World War II veterans free of
charge to see their Memorial in Washington, DC as a thank you for their service to our
country. 1,000 WWII vets pass away each day and there is no time to wait to get
involved in sending them on one last mission. With your help, this holiday season we
can get 50 World War II vets off the waiting list and out to Washington DC.
WWII vets being welcomed home by their families after their Honor Flight.
WWII vets being saluted by service
members at the beginning of their Honor Flight.
WWII vets celebrating at their memorial!
We started this campaign because we were so
inspired after seeing what Breitling did for these WWII vets in the video that we
decided it’s time for us to step up too. Thousands of WWII veterans are stuck on
waiting lists, hoping they’ll have an opportunity to go on an Honor Flight before
it’s too late. Together, we can raise enough funds to fly 50 WWII veterans from
Dallas to DC to see their Memorial in 2014. From as little as buying a lunch ($10) to
purchasing a WWII vet’s airfare ($500), donating whatever you can will go towards
honoring these heroes and making their Honor Flight
possible.
Where does my money
go?
There are 170
WWII veterans stuck on a waiting list in Dallas, TX. Many of these heroes have already
waited years. While this amazing program is provided at no cost to the veteran, Honor
Flight Dallas needs to raise $1,000 per veteran to make their Honor Flight trip
possible.
Why a hat and
t-shirt?
The hat
and t-shirt are very important parts of the Honor Flight experience. Together, this
“uniform” builds a sense of comradery among the veterans and allows them to
be easily recognized and thanked by everyone they meet on their trip. The shirt and
jacket is such a sentimental piece of their journey, that many WWII veterans request to
be buried in their Honor Flight shirt.
Is my contribution tax
deductible?
Yes!
Honor Flight DFW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is verified by
Indiegogo.
Will I receive any
perks?
Each perk level
is designed to fund a specific component of the WWII vet’s Honor Flight trip. All
contributions will go directly to flying more veterans. Campaign contributors will
receive updates about the veterans’ trip.
If you reach your goal, when will the vets
fly?
The WWII vets will
be able to take their Honor Flight trip in the Spring of 2014. If we reach our goal, we
will send all campaign contributors information about the date of the flight and photos
from their trip.
What is the plan if you raise more funds than the
target goal of $50,000?
There are 170 WWII vets on Honor Flight DFW’s
waiting list. $50,000 will cover the cost of flying 50 veterans on an overnight trip to
see their Memorial in Washington, DC. Any additional money raised between $50,000 and
$170,000 will go to support funding more vets on their waiting list.
What is the average cost the fly a WWII vet on an
Honor Flight?
$1,000
sponsors the entire cost for one WWII veteran to go on a two-day Dallas Honor Flight
Trip to see their Memorial in DC, paying for their airplane ticket, all meals, "WWII
vet" cap, "Honor Flight" t-shirts and jacket, and the individual cost for their lodging
and ground transportation.
Where can I buy the Breitling limited edition Honor
Flight timepiece featured in the video?
A limited
supply of Honor Flight timepieces are still available. All proceeds go to flying more
vets. To purchase this special timepiece, please call 877-273-4854.