Small Acts of Kindness Can Change the World

Inspiring the next generation of Global Humanitarians

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Small Acts of Kindness Can Change the World

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Inspiring Hope

Welcome to The Candy Bomber Foundation

Inspired by the legacy of Colonel Gail Halvorsen, we unite generations to inspire hope, honor service, and advance education—proving that even small acts of kindness can lift the world.

About the Foundation

2025 Impact

Human-centered metrics that show how kindness multiplies across communities

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12,000

Participants

Explored aviation, innovation, and community

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19,500

Eyes to Sky

Enjoying the Candy Drop and the message of generosity

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11,000

Students Reached

Learn about science and technology at UTAH STEM FEST

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13,000

Honoring 9/11

Honored sacrifice, resilience, and the power of serving others,

The Candy Bomber

Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen is a light to the world.

He brought that light to the children of Berlin during the Berlin Airlift and became known as The Candy Bomber.

His message resonates with the world over: service before self, attitude, gratitude, and the power of small acts of kindness to change the world.

Col Gail Halvorsen

How We Serve

Three pillars of engagement that bring Col. Halvorsen’s legacy to life in communities across America

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Community Events

Our community events are more than gatherings—they’re catalysts for connection. Through candy bomber festivals, commemorative celebrations, and family-friendly activities, we create spaces where strangers become neighbors and neighbors become friends.

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Education & STEM

Our education programs transform Col. Halvorsen’s story into immersive learning experiences. Students explore aerodynamics, engineering, history, and ethics while discovering that science and compassion are not separate—they’re interconnected.

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Special Events

Service projects give families and youth the opportunity to practice what Col. Halvorsen preached: that kindness requires action. Through organized initiatives, volunteers learn that making a difference doesn’t require grand gestures—just consistent, intentional care.

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Stories That Inspire

Colonel Halvorsen is the most generous, humble, optimistic, and kind man on the planet. He even has energy in his walk as he is always looking for the one who needs a handshake or a hug. Such a great man! So thankful to see him being celebrated for all those good qualities we should all work harder to acquire. May his legacy live on as this foundation takes hold and blesses the lives of youth in America! God bless you Gail Halvorsen!

Marjorie Stewart

I love that this foundation has created an organization to educated people, young and old, about aviation and what amazing benefits it has on the community and to be able to learn about such a rich history! 🙂

Anna Marie Jensen