Palm Springs Air Museum sets up fundraising page to help Cathedral City residents recover from Tropical Storm Hilary
The Palm Springs Air Museum (PSAM) has set up an Indiegogo page to help Cathedral City residents recover from Tropical Storm Hilary.
Cathedral City was the site of many rescues, including at the Cathedral Canyon Mobile Home Park. First responders also rescued 58 residents rescued from neighborhoods in the area of Date Palm Drive near Vista Chino, which was covered in several feet of mud.
PSAM officials said anyone donating $200 or more via the Indiegogo page will receive one free ride on the museum’s C-47 Skytrain. The promotion is limited to one per person.
“During these difficult times, our hearts extend to all in our community who’ve felt the impact of the recent storm,” says museum Vice Chairman Fred Bell. “The Palm Springs Air Museum wants to be a beacon of hope and solidarity as the community faces adversity. This is why we are offering these free rides (usually $125 each) to those who donate online through our Indiegogo page we hope to raise $20,000 for the residents. The funds will be given to support the flood victims. Campaign ends October 21.”
The Palm Springs Air Museum contains over 73 vintage airframes from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the new F-117 Stealth Fighter inside The Jim Houston Pavilion. Aircraft are contained inside 91,000 square feet of open hangars and on the tarmac.
Additional displays and memorabilia are located throughout the hangars. The Museum is open daily from 10 am until 5 PM, closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and on February 10, 2024.
For more information, visit PalmSpringsAirMuseum.org or call 760-778-6262 during business hours.
