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December 8th Children's Memorial Hospital Outpatient Holiday Party
Last updated 4 months agoThe Houston Pilots for Kids were invited to participate in the Children's Memorial Hospital Outpatient party on Friday December 8th. The theme of the party was "How the Grinch Brought Back Christmas", and our aviation themed booth was a big hit. This included an activity in which kids fly small airplanes into the hangar for a prize. We also had a pilot license photo prop for families to take pictures. We gave out a wide variety of gifts including pullback airplanes, pilot teddy bears, activity and sticker books, airplane cards and autographed children's books. The visit was a great success, and we plan on visiting again next year in both the Spring and Winter season!
Houston PFK Visit at Texas Children's Hospital December 7, 2023
Last updated 4 months agoOn Thursday December 7th, the Houston Pilots for Kids group returned to the Texas Children's Hospital downtown. While we were not able to do room visits, we were able to setup a booth for their Winter Wonderland Group and bring some cheer to the kids. Our aviation themed both included an activity in which kids fly small airplanes into the hangar for a prize. We also had a pilot license photo prop for families to take pictures. We gave out a wide variety of gifts including pullback airplanes, pilot teddy bears, activity and sticker books, airplane cards and autographed children's books. The visit was a great success, and we plan on visiting again next year in both the Spring and Winter season!
STXBAA Charity Drive and Celebration December 6, 2023
Last updated 4 months agoThe Houston Pilots for Kids group was invited to attend a charity drive at the Hobby Galaxy FBO on December 6, 2023. We received 120 gifts for our group to distribute to the hospitalized children we visit each year. This event was a huge success and began a new partnership with the STXBAA we hope lasts a long time!
Houston PFK Visit at Children's Memorial Hospital December 5, 2023
Last updated 4 months agoThe Houston Pilots for Kids group visited Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in downtown Houston on December 5, 2023. Pilots were able to visit kids in the rooms on various floors and distribute gifts and smiles. This was a great event that was well attended and received!
Children's Memorial Hospital Outpatient Holiday Party / The Grinch Brought Back Christmas
Last updated 5 months agoThere is a planned Outpatient Holiday Party planned for December 8th at Children's Memorial Hospital. The theme for this event is The Grinch Brought Back Christmas and is a different volunteer opportunity for Pilots for Kids.
Address: 6411 Fannin St. Houston, Texas 77030 Hermann Conference Center (Ground Level of the Hermann Pavillion)
RSVP: Message Coordinator Steve Curry to confirm attendance guitarflyer@sbcglobal.net
Dress Code: All volunteers are encouraged to dress up in the Whoville / Grinch holiday attire / pilot uniform.
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 8th, 2023 – 5pm to 7:30pm CST
Houston Pilots for Kids visit at Memorial Children's Hospital
Last updated 9 months agoOn Wednesday August 2nd, the Houston Pilots for Kids group returned to the Memorial Children's Hospital in downtown Houston for a midyear visit. This was our second visit to this campus and it was a great success! PFK volunteers went to various floors for in-room visits and spread well wishes. We even had a chance to meet "Pilot", one of the hospitals service dogs.
We provided a variety of gifts including pullback airplanes, pilot teddy bears, activity and sticker books, airplane cards and autographed children's books. The visit was a great success and we plan on visiting again later this year in December.
Houston Pilots for Kids Visit Texas Children's Hospital
Last updated 1 year agoOn Friday March 24th, the Houston Pilots for Kids group returned to the Texas Children's Hospital downtown. This was the first visit in over 3 years due to COVID but we were able to bring some cheer to the kids. We spent a few hours in the Kids Zone with a great variety of gifts including pullback airplanes, pilot teddy bears, activity and sticker books, airplane cards and autographed children's books. The visit was a great success and we plan on visiting again later this year!
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Houston Pilots for Kids Hospital Visits December 7th, 2023, from 1pm-3pm
Thursday, December 7th, 2023 - 01:00 to 03:00 CDTThe Houston Pilots for Kids will be hosting a booth for the Winter Wonderland Event at Texas Children's Main downtown campus on Dec 7th from 1pm-3pm. This will be a slight change from past visits as we will be in a booth location with an airplane themed display for pictures. If you have craft skills and want to help create the design, please contact Steve Curry.
Dress Code: Full Winter Uniform with Hat
Get Directions: 6221 Fannin Street Houston, Texas 77030
RSVP: Message Coordinator Steve Curry to confirm attendance
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Visit December 5, 2023 from 10am-112pm
Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 - 10:00 to 12:00 CDTWe will once again be visiting the Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital downtown campus on December 5th, 2023. This will be a regular room visit providing a variety of gifts for the kids. Please email Steve Curry to confirm your attendance.
Dress Code: Full Winter Pilot Uniform
Get Directions: 6411 Fannin St. Houston, Texas 77030
RSVP: guitarflyer@sbcglobal.net
Pilots for Kids Ties still available!
Thursday, November 9th, 2023 - 00:00 to 23:55 CDTWe will once again be making our Pilots for Kids ties available in the local IAH Chief Pilot's Office These are United Airlines approved for uniform wear during the holiday months so spread the word and pick one up! Ties are $35 and can be mailed out if requested. Simply visit www.pilotsforkids.org and click donate. Be sure to select Houston Coordinator Steve Curry so that the funds are deposited into our account..
Dress Code:
Get Directions:
RSVP: Steve Curry - Guitarflyer@sbcglobal.net / 713-443-6599
August 2, 2023 Houston Pilots for Kids visit at Memorial Children's Hospital
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 - 10:00 to 12:00 CDTOn Wednesday August 2nd, the Houston Pilots for Kids group returned to the Memorial Children's Hospital in downtown Houston for a midyear visit. This was our second visit to this campus and it was a great success! PFK volunteers went to various floors for in-room visits and spread well wishes. We even had a chance to meet "Pilot", one of the hospitals service dogs. We provided a variety of gifts including pullback airplanes, pilot teddy bears, activity and sticker books, airplane cards and autographed children's books. The visit was a great success and we plan on visiting again later this year in December.
Dress Code: Full Winter Uniform
Get Directions: 6411 Fannin St. Houston, Texas 77030
RSVP:
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December 8th Houston Pilot's for Kids visit at Children's Memorial Hospital
The Houston Pilots for Kids were invited to participate in the Children's Memorial Hospital Outpatient party on Friday December 8th. The theme of the party was "How the Grinch Brought Back Christmas", and our aviation themed booth was a big hit. This included an activity in which kids fly small airplanes into the hangar for a prize. We also had a pilot license photo prop for families to take pictures. We gave out a wide variety of gifts including pullback airplanes, pilot teddy bears, activity and sticker books, airplane cards and autographed children's books. The visit was a great success, and we plan on visiting again next year in both the Spring and Winter season!
December 7th Houston Pilot's for Kids visit at Texas Children's Hospital
On Thursday December 7th, the Houston Pilots for Kids group returned to the Texas Children's Hospital downtown. While we were not able to do room visits, we were able to setup a booth for their Winter Wonderland Group and bring some cheer to the kids. Our aviation themed both included an activity in which kids fly small airplanes into the hangar for a prize. We also had a pilot license photo prop for families to take pictures. We gave out a wide variety of gifts including pullback airplanes, pilot teddy bears, activity and sticker books, airplane cards and autographed children's books. The visit was a great success, and we plan on visiting again next year in both the Spring and Winter season!
December 6th STXBAA Charity Drive
The Houston Pilots for Kids group was invited to attend a charity drive at the Hobby Galaxy FBO on December 6, 2023. We received 120 gifts for our group to distribute to the hospitalized children we visit each year. This event was a huge success and began a new partnership with the STXBAA we hope lasts a long time!
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December 5, 2023 - Houston Pilot's for Kids visit at Children's Memorial Hospital
The Houston Pilots for Kids group visited Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in downtown Houston on December 5, 2023. Pilots were able to visit kids in the rooms on various floors and distribute gifts and smiles. This was a great event that was well attended and received!
Houston Pilots for Kids visit at Memorial Children's Hospital August 2, 2023
On Wednesday August 2nd, the Houston Pilots for Kids group returned to the Memorial Children's Hospital in downtown Houston for a midyear visit. This was our second visit to this campus and it was a great success! PFK volunteers went to various floors for in-room visits and spread well wishes. We even had a chance to meet "Pilot", one of the hospitals service dogs. We provided a variety of gifts including pullback airplanes, pilot teddy bears, activity and sticker books, airplane cards and autographed children's books. The visit was a great success and we plan on visiting again later this year in December.
Houston PIlots for Kids visit at Texas Children's Hospital
On Friday March 24th, the Houston Pilots for Kids group returned to the Texas Children's Hospital downtown. This was the first visit in over 3 years due to COVID but we were able to bring some cheer to the kids. We spent a few hours in the Kids Zone with a great variety of gifts including pullback airplanes, pilot teddy bears, activity and sticker books, airplane cards and autographed children's books. The visit was a great success and we plan on visiting again later this year!
Shriner's Childrens Hospital Visit
Shriner's Childrens Hospital Visit Friday December 16, 2022. Our group had a great visit to the Shriner's Hospital in Galveston, Texas and brought some much needed holiday cheer. First hospital visit in 3 years and we are excited to be back!
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New PFK Ties
These are the Pilots for Kids ties the Houston group had designed for fundraising.
Shriner's Childrens Hospital Visit December 16, 2022
The Houston Pilots for Kids group was able to make a visit to the Shriners Children’s Hospital on December 16th. The visit was a great success and we have developed a great new hospital relationship for our organization!
