Fred Beans Automotive Group participates in Special Olympics Airlift, transports New Jersey Tennis Team to Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota
Trenton, N.J. - Fred Beans Automotive Group recently participated in the Textron Aviation Special Olympics Airlift, transporting the New Jersey Special Olympics Tennis Team to and from the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. This is the third year Fred Beans Automotive Group has participated in the event, covering all operating expenses for the flights.
Fred Beans Pilot Eric Smith, who volunteered his time, returned with Team New Jersey athletes Jonah Friedman, Kyralee Leffert, Michael Yanovsky and Edward Tseng proudly displaying medals earned in competition. It made his and the automotive group’s involvement that much more special.
“Being part of this mission for the third consecutive year is a privilege for our team,” said Beth Beans Gilbert, vice president of Fred Beans Automotive Group. “As a family-owned company with a personal commitment to community involvement, participating in the Airlift allows us to use our resources to make a meaningful impact while honoring the determination, perseverance and spirit of the athletes.”
The Special Olympics Airlift is organized by Textron Aviation in partnership with customers and the Special Olympics USA Games to mobilize volunteer pilots and aircraft for transporting athletes and coaches to the national competition. The most recent Airlift involved about 120 aircraft and 200 volunteers to ensure more than 600 athletes from 23 states could compete in Minnesota.
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