AirSprint in the Community
One of our six core values is Community. We’re committed to being a good corporate citizen and giving back to the communities where we work and live. Here are just a few ways we've contributed over the past few years—and there’s always more to come.
AirSprint Rides in the Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer
Team AirSprint joined cyclists from all over the province at the starting line of the 2024 Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer, supporting life-changing cancer research and care, as part of our relentless commitment to supporting local organizations that focus on enhancing the lives of individuals within our communities. We are proud to announce that our 2024 team raised over $37K towards a $7.5M total raised collectively by the event.
AirSprint supports the inaugural Red Deer - Girls in Aviation Day 2022
Girls in Aviation Day is coming to Red Deer for the first time, with a line-up of informative, fun, and interactive activities to showcase the aviation industry to young women. We are proud to support women in the field, and the organizations that are helping girls' dreams come true. As we spend the days in the sky, delivering a private aviation experience above all others, we stay connected with our communities on the ground.
Oxford Properties Canadian Open 2021-2022
AirSprint is proud to be the presenting sponsor for the 2021-22 Oxford Properties Canadian Open. The Squash Canada All-Glass Power Court will be in the Bow Valley Square Atrium for three weeks where it will be used for a variety of community, junior development, corporate and media activations. “AirSprint is excited to be bringing Calgarians and Albertans together to celebrate amateur sport at the highest level as well as the return of the business community to downtown Calgary in this unique and dynamic way”.
Hope Air Helps Canadians Reach Vital Medical Care
Hope Air announced the appointment of James Elian to its Board of Directors. “We are delighted to welcome James to the Hope Air Board of Directors,” said David Garner, Chair. “James’ business and leadership experience, combined with his work in the aviation industry, will add significant strength to the board. “His track record and background will support Hope Air as we seek to increase our impact in the future.”
Spin For Life with the Canadian Cancer Society
AirSprint is a founding corporate sponsor of the trailblazing Spin For Life event, and we are so proud we helped get it rolling. The 2020 event will be participated in digitally by Spinners from around the world on November 21, uniting people on their journey to collectively cycle the circumference of the globe in 8 hours. In the future, Spin For Life will be returning to the AirSprint Calgary hangar for an in-person event that aims to break the Guinness World Record for the most funds raised at a stationary cycling event.
Operation Christmas Child
We were honoured to be part of this hands-on project that brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes packed by Canadians. It is one way to remind children suffering as a result of war, poverty, famine, disease, and disaster that they are loved and not forgotten. A mighty AirSprint team of 15 volunteered at the processing centre in December 2019 and experienced this wonderful organization first-hand.
Girls Can Fly! A Celebration of Women in Aviation
We were thrilled to sponsor the Girls Can Fly: A Celebration of Women in Aviation event which took place 11 May 2019 at the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre in Breslau, Ontario.
We’re very fortunate to have a number of talented female pilots flying our Embraer Legacy 450s and Citation CJ2+s / CJ3+s. For most of our pilots, the desire to fly started at a young age.
Rides to Conquer Cancer
The Ride to Conquer Cancer® sees cyclists of all abilities ride to raise money for local cancer foundations, with the common goal of conquering cancer in our lifetime. For several years we've fielded teams in the Alberta and Ontario rides. Our people have shown they're just at home on bikes as in jets, raising more than $100,000 to support patients and their families, as well as cancer research. We've also supported the Alberta Ride by donating to it on our clients' behalf in lieu of holiday gifts.
2016 Alberta Fires Appeal
2016 saw a devastating wildfire sweep through Fort McMurray, Alberta. It's a place we know well, with our fractional owners often travelling there. To support our fellow Albertans (human and animal), we donated $5000 to the Red Cross recovery efforts in the community.
BC Children's Hospital Foundation
The BC Children's Hospital Foundation works with communities and businesses to raise funds for the British Columbia Children's Hospital. We're proud to support their efforts, including sponsoring the photo booth at their annual Crystal Ball, an event which raised $1.4 million.
Shaw Charity Classic
The Shaw Charity Classic is a key tournament on the PGA Champions Tour and features some of the sport's top players. We were proud to host the AirSprint lounge, a favourite destination for wine and cigars by guests, sponsors and media partners.
W. Brett Wilson's Garden Party, Calgary
Since 2012, AirSprint has proudly supported Brett Wilson’s annual Garden Party. A favourite event among Calgary’s social set, this prestigious Mount Royal garden party is an invite only party for 1,200 guests including food, drinks, fun conversations and musical entertainment – all under a huge 40×80 ft tent. The parties raise money for charitable causes.
Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society's Daffodil Month is a national campaign raising money for cancer research. We've supported the cause by making a monetary donation for every flight booked during Daffodil Month.
Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament for Children's Aid Foundation
The Children’s Aid Foundation is committed to funding programs that improve the lives of abused, neglected and at risk children and youth. The Foundation works with child welfare organizations across the country to deliver innovative programs that support our three pillars of hope: Prevention, Enrichment & Education.
Variety Rally for Kids with Special Needs, Vancouver
The Variety Rally was a high-octane scavenger hunt meets Amazing Race-styled fundraiser for Variety. Celebrities helped navigate as local drivers took them around to compete in challenges around Vancouver.
The Stampede Foundation, Calgary
The Calgary Stampede and the Calgary Stampede Foundation have a strong commitment to developing the potential of the young people in our community, providing them with the means to become spirited citizens with strong roots in western heritage and values. The Foundation was established in 1994 as a charitable organization to generate income for the development of youth of Southern Alberta.