The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation

AirFest - Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
2025-08-28 - 2025-08-31 | NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum, 500 Forrestal Rd., Cape May, NJ, 08204, United States
Love aviation? Come out to the AirFest in Cape May, NJ from 8/28-8/31 (10am-4pm). Awesome WWII planes including the Corsair will be featured along with the museum’s collection of over 27 planes and helicopters. There will be live music, food trucks, and much more. We will be having a table display on 8/29-8/30 so please stop by. By attending, you help NASW in its mission to memorialize the 42 men who perished while training at the site, restore Hangar #1, and educate the public. For more information, check out the AirFest 2025 Facebook page. Hope to see you there!

9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K & 1 Mile Walk - We Run So They Can FLY!
2025-09-07 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Memorial Sports Complex, 1040 Tuckerton Rd, Evesham, NJ, 08053, United States
Join us for our 2nd Annual 9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K and 1 Mile Walk!
5K and 1 mile walk. Flat and fast 5K starting in Memorial Sports Complex in Evesham, NJ. Chip timing, HD finish line video, text messaging and instant results on RunSignUp. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in each age group.
LeRoy Homer, resident of Marlton, was the First Officer on Flight 93 which tragically crashed in Shanksville, PA on Sept 11, 2001. The crew and passengers fought off terrorists and thwarted an attack against the US Capitol. The LeRoy Homer Foundation awards flight scholarships to young adults who wish to pursue careers in aviation. The proceeds from this 5K will benefit our aviation scholarship program to help create the next generation of pilots. Come out for a great run or walk while supporting a wonderful cause. Sign up on the event website now – CLICK HERE!

One Legacy. Countless Journeys. - 25th Anniversary of 9/11
2026-08-22 18:00 - 22:00 | The RiverWinds Restaurant, 1075 Riverwinds Dr,, West Deptford, NJ, 08086, United States
Celebrate the mission and impact of the LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation at a special 25th anniversary evening fundraising gala. One Legacy. Countless Journeys.
Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the impact, growth, and future of the LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation as we honor the 25th anniversary of Sept 11, 2001. This event will be held at the beautiful RiverWinds Restaurant in West Deptford, New Jersey.
This evening is a celebration of how one legacy has inspired countless journeys. Since we were founded in 2002, the Foundation has transformed purpose into opportunity by awarding aviation scholarships to young adults pursuing their dreams of flight. What began with a commitment to honor LeRoy Homer’s passion for aviation has grown into a mission that continues to uplift, educate, and empower the next generation of pilots.
Guests will enjoy:

A dinner buffet and cocktails
Guest speakers who will share stories of impact and inspiration
A silent auction benefiting future scholarship recipients
Time to connect with aviators, supporters, and friends of the Foundation

This is not a night of remembrance, but a night of celebration and forward momentum — honoring how far we’ve come and looking ahead to the lives still waiting to be changed.
Whether you have supported the Foundation for years or are joining us for the first time, we invite you to be part of an evening that reflects hope, purpose, and the power of investing in futures that take flight.
A hotel block is available at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Deptford, NJ till 7/22/2026. Click here.
Tickets via Eventbrite: Click here. Early bird ticket pricing until Memorial Day (5/25/2026.)
The Philadelphia airport is approximately a 25 minute drive from this event.

9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K & 1 Mile Walk – We Run So They Can FLY!
2026-09-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Memorial Sports Complex, 1040 Tuckerton Rd, Evesham, NJ, 08053, United States
Our 3rd annual 5K run & 1 Mile Walk supporting our Foundation flight training scholarships. Come join the fun and raise the funds that give them wings!
