Tomorrow is 1Day1USAFA
1Day1USAFA is almost here!
On Aug. 2 our Academy community is coming together to spotlight the need for private support at the United States Air Force Academy and celebrate how philanthropy directly and positively impacts the cadet experience.
And just like last year, you have the opportunity to earn your cadet and their classmates a pizza party! That’s right, the parent class that raises the most total dollars or secures the most number of donors will earn their cadets’ class a pizza party!
You can find out more and participate now at https://1day1usafa.org (yes, we take early gift commitments so you don’t have to set your alarm on Aug. 2). Give to any fund at any amount between now and the end of the day Aug. 2 to be counted toward the parent pizza party challenge.
We also encourage all parents to help us spread the word and share 1Day1USAFA with your family, friends and community members.
Check out the Get Involved page of the 1Day1USAFA website for images and more.
Where do your donations go?
Here are some examples of how your donation creates immediate impact for cadet candidates:
- $100 – provide one cadet candidate an orientation ride in a powered-flight aircraft or a glide
- $450 – provide funding for one of the 22 non-uniformed sports (excluding football, men’s and women’s basketball, co-ed soccer and wrestling)
- $500 – support 15 flying hours for cadet candidates toward private pilot certification
- $750 – provide catering for 100 grads and guests at the Preparatory School Graduation Commencement
- $1,000 – provide 10 cadet candidates an orientation ride in a powered-flight aircraft or a glide or provide 10 annual awards to deserving graduates
- $2,500 – provide Ground School (seven classroom sessions) for four cadet candidates
- $3,600 – provide funding for eight of the 22 non-uniformed sports (excluding football, men’s and women’s basketball, co-ed soccer and wrestling)
- $5,000 – cover half of all associated costs for one cadet candidate to earn their private pilot certification
- $9,000 – cover all catering costs for 1,200-plus graduates and guests at the Preparatory School Graduation Commencement
- $10,000 – cover all associated costs for one cadet candidate to earn their private pilot certification or cover associated costs for all 22 non-uniformed sports