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gnicolai
Review for Air Compassion for Veterans, Virginia Bch, VA, USA
I was diagnosed with Leukemia on 9/11/01. Being in DC, there were no beds available in DC or NYC. I had to get to M D Anderson in Houston, but didn't know about Mercy Medical/Air Compassion For Veterans. Had I known then, I wouldn't have had to drive, but could have used ACFV. Therefore, I got involved so other vets could be properlytaken care of.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
See notes Bove
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Do even more to help their outreach to Veterans!
Review for Mercy Medical Angels, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
On Sep. 11, 2001 I was diagnosed with Leukemia. Because of the tragedy in NYC and at the pentagon, I was unable to receive treatment in either cities primary cancer facilities. They were hoping/expecting to be treating many thousands. As a result, I found care at MD Anderson in Houston, but the airlines were not flying. I ended up driving. Later, I learned about Angel Flight (a member of the Mercy Medical Airlift team of causes) and that they could have gotten me to Houston. I also learned about their efforts to help wounded warriors through the Air Compassion for Veterans and Angel Bus. MMA also is a primary provider of emergency air transportation after natural disasters like Katrina. In fact, MMA flew over 10,000 rescue sorties after Katrina - second only to the military. I joined the board as a result of what I learned. I can't begin to explain the feeling to see the smile on an 11 year old girls face as she gets off a general aviation plane at her Shriner's Hospital. MMA is an organization using 98% of funds for people in need.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have flown Angel Flight flights, transporting those who could not afford airline tickets to get to v ital medical care.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Help it grow in scope and funding
Review for Air Compassion for Veterans, Virginia Bch, VA, USA
I am a Vietnam vet. Fortunately, I was not seriously wounded. Last year I was priviledged to attend a function for veterans, sponsored by Air Compassion for Veterans. They flew in 10-12 veterans undergoing serious rehabilitation from Washington DC to Virginia Beach. What a wonderful organization. Upon checking, I find that even as a Vietnam vet, I have access to their flights/transportation assets. I'm sold on ACV.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Viewing how much they have meant to wounded warriors AND THEIR FAMILIES! This group is the best I've observed and has a noble cause - transporting veterans and their families for rehabilitative services, when they cannot afforde their own transportation.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the interface with other veterans. It has been a healing process for me being a Vietnam vet, to get to know, personally, Iraq and Afghanastan veterans who were injured.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
are all first rate, totally dedicated individuals with a strong moral code.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Do more good works. I understand, they have one of the lowest administrative costs - thus ensuring the vast majority of $s goes to those who need it.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
