Fly For Foundations
350 Aviation Dr, Blountville, TN 37663
(Go to Tri-City Aviation, not the commercial terminal)
September 20, 2025 – Tri-Cities Regional Airport
We’re proud to announce the success of our recent Fly For Foundations event on September 20th, held at Tri-Cities Regional Airport in Blountville, Tennessee.
Attendees had the rare opportunity to experience rides in historic World War II aircraft, while giving back to three organizations that make a meaningful difference in the region:
“Fly For Foundations is all about having fun and honoring history while serving the community,” said Rick Mantei, founder of The Mantei Charitable Fund. “It’s inspiring to see people come together, enjoy aviation, and support nonprofits that change lives every day.”
The Rick Mantei Charitable Fund thanks all who participated, donated, and volunteered to make this event a success. Plans are already underway for the next Fly For Foundations event, continuing the tradition of pairing aviation with philanthropy.
“Fly For Foundations is all about having fun and honoring history while serving the community,” said Rick Mantei, founder of The Mantei Charitable Fund. “It’s inspiring to see people come together, enjoy aviation, and support nonprofits that change lives every day.”
The Rick Mantei Charitable Fund thanks all who participated, donated, and volunteered to make this event a success. Plans are already underway for the next Fly For Foundations event, continuing the tradition of pairing aviation with philanthropy.
