SAN DIEGO – (October 17, 2011) – Thanks to better-than-projected 2011 sales and the generosity of its clients, Schubach Aviation (www.schubachaviation.com) has so far donated $7,632 to Helen Woodward Animal Center as part of the company’s year-long “One Cent Per Mile” fundraising campaign benefiting orphaned animals, announced Henry Schubach, president of the leading San Diego air charter firm.
Earlier this year, Schubach Aviation pledged a minimum of $8,000 to Helen Woodward Animal Center through this campaign, donating one cent for every mile flown by its fleet of 15 private aircraft through the end of 2011. Based on mileage to date, the company expects to exceed its goal and donate closer to $10,000.
Schubach Aviation also has been giving its customers the opportunity to match the company’s “one cent per mile” donation by contributing to one of three non-profit organizations of their choice, one being Helen Woodward Animal Center.
“We’re very grateful to our customers who have climbed aboard this campaign and helped us support such an important community cause,” said Schubach, whose beloved golden retriever, Bob, greets customers at the office every day. “They know we have a soft spot for dogs, and many of them count on us to fly their own pets with them when they travel.”
In addition to making monetary contributions, Schubach Aviation has promoted Helen Woodward Animal Center’s fundraising events in its full-page print ads, which have featured champion surf dogs Dozer, an English Bulldog, and Nani, a Bernese Mountain Dog, posed inside one of the firm’s Challenger 601 private jets. Of the 80 dogs who competed at the sixth annual Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surfathon held September 25th at Dog Beach in Del Mar, Dozer rode in at third place, while Nani fetched second place, just behind first-place- winner Buddy, a Jack Russell Terrier who at age 14 became the first inductee into the Surf Dog Hall of Fame. Schubach Aviation participated as a sponsor of the event, which raised more than $100,000 for the Center.
In February, a team of nine Schubach Aviation employees and their family members were honored as the top fundraising team at the second annual Helen Woodward Animal Center 5K Puppy Run/Walk held along a scenic, coastal route in Solana Beach. The Schubach Aviation team raised the largest amount by any corporate team. Additionally Schubach Aviation was a prominent participant of the organization’s “Broadway Tails” Spring Fling held in June, sponsoring the main entry martini luge.
“We’ve been grateful to partner with Schubach Aviation this past year, and to have their help in generating attendance at our fundraising events,” said Mike Arms, president of Helen Woodward Animal Center. “Having this level of participation and commitment speaks to the spirit of San Diego’s corporate community and its willingness to give back.”
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a unique, private, non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of animals and enriching the lives of people. Incorporated in 1972, the Center provides humane care and adoption of orphaned animals, as well as animal-centered educational and therapeutic programs for people. The Center is recognized worldwide as a leader in the animal welfare community.
About Schubach Aviation:
Schubach Aviation is San Diego’s premier, on-demand charter aircraft carrier, providing the corporate community and leisure travelers with private aircraft charters to anywhere in the world. Founded in 1992 by Henry Schubach, the firm employs a team of highly experienced pilots, mechanics, and support staff at 2026 Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad, Calif. and at Lindberg Field in downtown San Diego. Its fleet of managed aircraft includes a Gulfstream IV, two wide-bodied Bombardier Challenger 601s, five Hawkers, a Lear 35, two factory-new CJ3s, two CJ1s and a King Air 200. More information about the company can be found on the web at www.schubachaviation.com.
