West Star Aviation Supports Guns 'N Hoses Event with BackStoppers Donation

West Star Aviation announces its support of and donation to The BackStoppers for a local Guns ‘N Hoses annual event. This year the organization sold apparel at the ALN hangar to raise additional awareness and donations. 

Founded in 1959, The BackStoppers provides ongoing needed financial assistance and support to the spouses and dependent children of all police officers, firefighters and volunteer firefighters, as well as publicly funded paramedics and EMTs who have lost their lives in the line of duty in 18 counties in Missouri and Illinois. The BackStoppers also provides assistance to first responders who suffer a catastrophic injury performing their duty.

Each year for the past three years, West Star has contributed to the organization and support of the event. This year it was able to present a $5,000 donation to The BackStoppers. 

“We are proud to be able to continue to support such an amazing organization while also involving the participation of our team members,” says Amber Kasting, West Star HR manager, Midwest Region.

For more information, visit www.weststaraviation.com or call 800-922-2421.