Angel MedFlight Awards $3,000 Scholarship to Aviation Student Drew Cochran

Sept. 16, 2010
Drew, a 20-year-old junior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ, is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science and has earned recognition on the university’s Dean’s List every semester of his attendance.

PHOENIX, AZ, Sept. 15, 2010 – Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance is pleased to announce Andrew “Drew” Cochran has been named the 2010 recipient of the Angel MedFlight Scholarship for Excellence in Aviation. Drew, a 20-year-old junior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ, is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science and has earned recognition on the university’s Dean’s List every semester of his attendance.

“We believe that Drew is an exemplary student,” stated Kelly LoCascio, Angel MedFlight CEO. “We were impressed by his commitment to his education. In fact, he works two jobs to cover the cost of his tuition and flight instruction. His drive and determination to succeed in the classroom and in the air make him an ideal recipient for the Angel MedFlight Scholarship for Excellence in Aviation. We commend this young man for his achievement and we wish him all the best.”

Angel MedFlight sponsors the annual scholarship through a partnership with the Arizona Business Aviation Association (AZBAA). The award includes $3,000 toward Drew’s tuition and a commemorative plaque.

Drew has earned his private pilot’s license with a total of 126 hours of flight time. As a teenager, Drew earned the prestigious Eagle Scout rank through the Boy Scouts of America. He has also spent the last five summers working as a swim instructor and lifeguard in Renton, Washington and is described by his supervisor as “a person of great character and ambition.”

About Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance Services Angel MedFlight, founded in 2007 and based in Scottsdale, AZ, coordinates domestic and international air medical transportation services, commercial medical escorts, ground ambulance services and provides discretionary insurance benefit assistance. Angel MedFlight's One Touch Promise™ assures that every detail is handled from Bedside-To-Bedside™. Angel MedFlight’s compassionate team of experts in the fields of medicine, aviation, insurance law and case management are committed to guiding the process from start to finish while providing unparalleled patient care and service. Please visit the Angel MedFlight website at www.AngelMedFlight.com.