10 SEPTEMBER 2020 By Mallory Gleich In times of crisis, the need for medical care and supplies can skyrocket, and for many, that’s where the real challenge lies. This is where organizations like Flights for Life and Angel Flight come in. Flights for Life is a nonprofit pilot organization that transports blood and blood products to and from needed areas in northern Arizona. In the past five years, they’ve expanded to New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. And with the COVID-19 pandemic going on, help is needed more than ever. FFL started in 1984 and works with Arizona hospitals, blood banks, health care agencies and private individuals. The organization is made up of volunteers from various professions, including doctors, airline pilots, ex-military pilots, engineers and business people. Arizonan Jerry Kapp has flown with FFL since December 2006 and Tino Ferrulli has been part of both organizations since 2015. “I was a glider pilot, and I bought an airplane. Going out and getting a hamburger or something was always good, but I thought, ‘I’d like to do something more,’” Kapp said. A friend of Kapp’s was a member of FFL and suggested he check it out. Kapp said FFL flies over 1,500 missions a year with 125 pilots flying three times a day. “In Arizona, we send out two planes every morning and one plane in the evening,” he said. “We never know how bad the need is for the items we fly.” Angel Flight has the same concept, except they fly actual people who need medical care around 13 western states. The organization started in 1983 with a simple mission: “Fly people in their own planes for free.” Angel Flight West (the AZ branch) uses a network of volunteer pilots who fly their own private or rented airplanes, paying for fuel and other flight-related expenses. In 2020 alone, Angel Flight has transported almost 500 people to their medical treatments. “Angel Flight flies patients who are quite ill and need doctors and hospitals to treat them without costs. The pilots get them to and from these locations on their dime as well,” Ferrulli said. Angel Flight typically serves patients who require specialized medical treatment at a facility far from their homes, like a clinic with expertise in the treatment of a particular form of cancer or experimental treatments for rare childhood disorders. Ferrulli explained that other needs are served in some cases, such as transportation to visit a hospitalized family member, transportation to help in times of emergencies or disasters, and even relocation of victims of domestic violence. “Many public benefit flying groups helped in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, for example, while others develop partnerships with veteran groups, such as the Wounded Warrior Project, to help recovering veterans,” Ferrulli said. “Angel Flight was created by a group of pilots who believe in the benefit of volunteering,” Ferrulli said. “This is our opportunity to give back and to remember to remain humble. I feel just as blessed as the patients and supplies I fly as a way of giving back.” ‘Angel’ pilots deliver supplies Tino Ferrulli has been a pilot for Angel Flight West and Flights for Life for the past five years. PHOTO COURTESY OF TINO FERRULLI By Mallory Gleich In times of crisis, the need for medical care and supplies can skyrocket, and for many, that’s where the real challenge lies. This is where Tino Ferrulli has been part of both organizations since 2015. This is our opportunity to give back and to remember to remain humble. I feel just as blessed as the patients and supplies I fly.” REAL CHANGE IN ARIZONA Christine Marsh State Senate 2016 AZ Teacher of the Year /ChristinePMarsh Aaron Lieberman State House Entrepreneur /Aaron4az Kelli Butler State House Small business owner /KelliButlerAZ The upcoming election is critical for our community. A vote for this team is a vote to fully fund quality K-12 public education, ensure access to affordable healthcare, and create an economy where everyone can thrive. DROP OFF YOUR BALLOT OR VOTE IN PERSON ON ELECTION DAY, NOV. 3RD. MAIL IN YOUR BALLOT BY OCT. 27TH. EARLY VOTING BEGINS OCT. 7TH. Paid for by Elect Aaron Lieberman, Kelli Butler for Arizona, and Chris4Arizona. Authorized by Aaron Lieberman, Kelli Butler, and Christine Marsh. YOUR EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE TEAM 1 S TAT E S E N AT O R 2 S TAT E R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S = +

11 SEPTEMBER 2020 By Melissa Hirschl Throughout this pandemic, the demands and responsibilities people are facing make it easy to develop tunnel vision. As a result, the most vulnerable in our society can be overlooked and fall between the cracks. Seniors are a prime example, especially when they live alone. Determined to alter that scenario, three Brophy College Preparatory alumni decided to come to the rescue. Patrick Wintergalen, Christian Leber and Jackson Chiao may not wear capes, but they are local heroes to the people they help each week. They call themselves the Bronco Neighbors, named after the Brophy Prep mascot. The trio shop for food, medicine and necessities for seniors or anyone who is immunocompromised and at-risk by being outside their home. “We don’t charge for our services, and typically people just give us their credit cards or cash,” Wintergalen, who started the group, said. “Bronco Neighbors is something we are all very proud of,” Chiao said, “and we hope that we are positively impacting our community during these difficult times. Not all people are impacted equally by COVID-19, so we are trying to be a resource to help those who experience greater risk than others. I am delighted to help those in need and fortunate to be doing it alongside my friends.” The genesis for Bronco Neighbors began when Wintergalen shopped for his grandparents during his summer break. He soon realized that other seniors in the area live alone and may not have that luxury. Empathizing with their plight, he decided to become an intermediary and assist them with their shopping needs. He quickly enrolled his friends Leber and Chiao into his mission, and they were both enthusiastic about providing this much-needed service to the community. “We began by talking to people at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church and Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Scottsdale,” Wintergalen said. “We asked them for the names of elderly people in their church who could use our help shopping.” The three friends also started collecting clothes and toiletries for Andre House of Arizona, which ministers to the homeless and underprivileged. “I’m very grateful to Bronco Neighbors for their support during the pandemic,” recipient Karen Bloch said. “With health issues that make us particularly vulnerable to COVID-19, the caring and professional service helps limit my family’s exposure. On several occasions, Patrick has gone the extra mile, searching for hard-to-find items and delivering them to our front door. With so many concerns in the world, it’s heartwarming that Bronco Neighbors takes the time to assist others.” Wintergalen is a pre-med student at Southern Methodist University in Texas and is majoring in history and biology. Chiao attends Seattle University and is pursuing a double major in finance and accounting. He plans to be an accountant or consultant. Leber attends University of Arizona and majors in physiology and business, as well as pre-med. For more: visit Bronco Neighbors COVID-19 Outreach on Facebook. Students offer a gift of compassion for isolated neighbors Brophy Prep alumni Christian Leber, Jackson Chiao and Patrick Wintergalen. PHOTO COURTESY OF PATRICK WINTERGALEN tinoferrulli@gmail.com 4725 North Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tino Ferrulli It’s here! We’re excited to offer this all-new compact SUV that offers style, luxury and versatility for your next adventure. 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