The Candy Bomber Foundation

05/27/2026

Golfers Needed!

We are looking for additional teams and individuals to join us for the first annual Candy Bomber Classic hosted at the brand new Skyridge, Park City golf course overlooking beautiful Jordanelle Reservoir.

All proceeds raised will go directly to support Candy Bomber Foundation STEM programming.

More information at this link:

Every swing helps fund The Candy Bomber Foundation’s programs, turning simple acts into powerful impact.

05/13/2026

We had a GREAT time with the 5th graders at Grove Creek Elementary in Pleasant Grove last Friday. Thank you students for helping prepare over 200 parachutes with candy to be given to children in hospitals, schools as well as in programs that bring hope and joy to those in need. It was a blast to finish off our day with a "rooftop" candy drop. And we have one question to ask... Who had more fun? The teachers on the roof or the students down below. We could hardly tell they were all grinning so big!! It is so much fun to be a Candy Bomber!!

05/13/2026

On a beautiful Tuesday afternoon at West Hills Middle School in South Jordan, a group of visiting German students were gathered for an expected candy drop.

“Today is a very special day. On May 12, the people of Berlin celebrated the end of the Berlin Airlift,” German student Bayan Preis said. “It’s a day when we remember that West Berlin survived.”

Students at West Hills Middle School and the Berlin school both held competitions this year in which students pitched their own idea for a chocolate bar and presented it to classmates, who then voted for their favorite.

Denise Williams, who is a member of the board of directors for The Candy Bomber Foundation and daughter of the late pilot, encouraged students to be a “candy bomber in your own way.”

“You don’t have to be older, you don’t have to wait till tomorrow. You can do something small today,” she said Tuesday. “My father did not plan to become the chocolate pilot. He wasn’t trying to make history; he just had a chance to do one small, kind thing.”

German students join their American counterparts to honor Utahn Gail Halvorsen on the 77th anniversary when the Berlin Blockade ended.

04/20/2026

HELP PLEASE!! We're in the last days of our DoTerra Matching Funds Campaign, we need just a few hundred more to get our full match. Help us create more of these smiles!! Donate TODAY at https://match.doterrahealinghands.org/.../camp-soar... to double your impact!!

04/06/2026

We are excited to announce our partnership with Knighton Architecture PLLC and Westland Construction to help us make our dream to bring the Candy Bomber Center to the Spanish Fork Airport come true. Stay tuned for exciting updates as they happen!

04/03/2026

Everyone loves a 2 for 1 deal, right? Here's a great one!!

DoTerra Healing Hands is supporting the programs of The Candy Bomber Foundation with a Matching Funds Campaign. Here's how you can help...

To meet our goal, we need 100 donors to donate $50 or more today. Every dollar counts, so donate any amount!

The first 25 donors to give $250 or more will receive an appreciation gift of a Candy Bomber pin and tee shirt.

Donate TODAY at https://match.doterrahealinghands.org/match-program/fundraiser/756/camp-soar-service-opportunities-awareness-readiness to double your impact!!

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03/31/2026

We’re honored to share that the Candy Bomber Foundation has once again earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid—our 7th consecutive year at the highest level of recognition.

This distinction reflects our unwavering commitment to accountability, impact, and the trust you place in us. Every dollar entrusted to CBF helps us inspire the next generation through STEM education, aviation, and humanitarian service—carrying forward the legacy of Colonel Gail Halvorsen.

Transparency matters because you matter. We invite you to see our impact, follow our progress, and continue this mission with us. Together, we’re proving that even small acts of kindness can lift the world.

Join us. Support the mission. Help us reach even more children in 2026. ✈️🍬 www.thecandybomber.org

03/30/2026

As we look ahead to this week’s Artemis Program launch, we’re reminded that Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen—best known as the “Candy Bomber”—also played a quiet but important role in the early days of America’s space and missile programs. Following his humanitarian service during the Berlin Airlift, Halvorsen contributed to the development and testing of rocket and missile technologies during a pivotal era of innovation. His career reflects the same spirit we see today: combining technical excellence with a commitment to service. As Artemis carries us back to the Moon and beyond, we honor leaders like Halvorsen who helped lay the foundation—proving that hope, ingenuity, and courage can truly lift the world. 🚀

12/29/2025

This year, the Candy Bomber Foundation is on a mission to raise $20,000 by New Year’s Eve—and every dollar goes toward something powerful: educating kids, inspiring service, and keeping the legacy of Colonel Gail Halvorsen alive for the next generation.

From hands-on STEM learning to lessons rooted in kindness, courage, and service before self, we’re showing young people that one small act can lift the world. That’s exactly what the Candy Bomber proved—and it’s what we’re passing on to today’s kids.

As the year comes to a close, we invite you to be part of this story.
🎁 Your gift fuels education
🎁 Your support honors a humanitarian legacy
🎁 Your generosity helps hope fly forward into 2026

If Gail Halvorsen taught us anything, it’s that simple acts of kindness can change lives. Let’s finish this year strong—together.

👉 Give before midnight on New Year’s Eve and help us reach $20,000
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Thank you for believing in kids. Thank you for believing in hope. 💙✈️

By The Candy Bomber Foundation

12/23/2025

2025 was a pivotal year of significant growth for the Candy Bomber Foundation. We are excited to share our vision for 2026 and beyond as part of our second annual end-of-year giving campaign!

Support the Candy Bomber Foundation at this link:
https://givebutter.com/MV9KL4

Our Vision for 2026 - and Beyond:

We are thrilled to announce three new programs that will begin in 2026, Camp Soar, Operation Candy Bomber, and Adventure Aerospace. These programs are aligned with Gail’s vision to “Develop community leaders through STEM and aviation who demonstrate the qualities of kindness, gratitude and service before self.”

Camp Soar (Summer Camps)
Designed specifically for 5th-6th graders, these students will become community leaders through field trips, mentoring and hands-on service learning. Students will discover how small acts of kindness make a big impact and build empathy, creativity, and problem-solving skills as they explore community needs and most importantly – take action.

Operation Candy Bomber (4th Grade School Curriculum)
Operation Candy Bomber brings history to life and turns classrooms into launchpads for possibility. Inspired by the legendary candy drops of the Berlin Airlift, this pilot school initiative uses wonder, kindness, and curiosity to spark young minds. Designed to be fully compliant with state and federal educational standards, the program integrates hands-on STEM activities, aviation storytelling, and real-world problem solving into age-appropriate learning experiences.

Adventure Aerospace (Mentoring Students)
Aimed at high school students, Adventure Aerospace will introduce students to aviation, aeronautics, engineering and other aerospace related career fields. Students will build drones, simulated flights and tackle real world challenges in engineering design and aircraft maintenance.

We will be carefully measuring the performance of these programs and will expand to include additional rural students and additional states in 2027 and beyond.

We are thrilled with the progress that has been made during 2025. In a world that seems increasingly more selfish and self-aggrandizing, following Gail’s example of kindness, gratitude, and service before self has never been more important.

We hope you will partner with us moving forward and we hope to earn your continued support.

By The Candy Bomber Foundation