Local CpatH Foundation Provides $10,000 Toward $103,000 Propellor Purchase
MONROEVILLE, AL (March 4, 2025) – Pilots for Christ, based in Monroeville, Al is grateful to announce that they are a recipient of a generous $10,000 grant from CpatH Foundation, Inc., founded by Chris and Pat Hornady. Originally from Monroeville, the Hornadys maintain commitment to giving back to their hometown and fostering growth within the community.
“Pilots for Christ is a wonderful program helping families during a time of great need,” states Chris
Hornady, CpatH Foundation.
The Alabama Chapter of Pilots for Christ, founded in 1994 in Monroeville, AL is a charitable organization that seeks to glorify God by providing flights for ambulatory patients in their greatest time of need who cannot afford air transportation and/or they are physically unable to travel by any other means.
“The $10,000 donation has contributed significantly to the cost of purchasing new replacement propellors for the Pilots for Christ plane. The full cost is $103,000; with just $50,000 remaining to complete this essential item that ensures safe transportation for patients and their caregivers,” states PFC founder and pilot, Tommy Lee.
For more information about Pilots for Christ, visit pilotsforchrist.net or call 251.575.9425.
ABOUT CpatH FOUNDATION, INC.
CpatH Foundation Inc., founded by Chris and Pat Hornady, is dedicated to supporting economic and social development in Monroe County, Southwest Alabama, and Northwest Florida. Through charitable contributions and community engagement, the foundation strives to create opportunities for growth and positive change. The foundation is further strengthened by directors Lynn Burgess and Matt Sasser, whose involvement ensures a well-rounded and impactful approach to philanthropy. Qualifying agencies are encouraged to apply for grant funding by emailing cpath@myyahoo.com.
ABOUT PILOTS FOR CHRIST
Founded in 1994, Monroeville, AL-based Pilots for Christ (PFC) Alabama chapter is a charitable organization that seeks to glorify God by providing free personal air transportation for ambulatory patients in need of medical attention who are unable to afford air transportation and/or they are physically unable to travel by any other means. It is their mission to glorify God by promoting the Gospel of Jesus Christ through flying missions of mercy for the needy, along with Christian fellowship in aviation.
PILOTS FOR CHRIST ALABAMA CHAPTER – MONROEVILLE, AL
FACT SHEET
- Record-Breaking Service: 89 flights completed in April 2024 alone – historically, the highest number of completed flights in one month.
- Expanding Impact: On track to complete 836 flights in 2025
- Lives Touched: Served over 300 individual patients and caregivers
VISION FOR 2025 & BEYOND
- New propellers for King Air: a crucial investment that will ensure the safety and reliability of PFC
- Aircraft upgrade of our C90A to a King Air 200 to increase the capacity to serve more patients and reach farther distances.
- Hospitality House in Houston, providing a haven for patients and their families during their medical
- New facility in Baldwin County to accommodate the growing needs of our
- Acquire a new King Air 200 for Baldwin County to significantly enhance our ability to serve more