Angel Flight helped my patient receive a life-altering surgery that would never have been possible otherwise. It was easy to arrange, the pilots were friendly and helpful. Will definitely use them again - we are so thankful for this program.
I developed stage three brain cancer in 2012. I had surgery and radiation. It returned in 2018, my neuro oncologist in San Diego offered no viable treatments and we could not afford to get me back and forth to LA or San Francisco for state of the art treatments offered in those cities. We reached out to Angel Flight who was able to offer free scheduled flights to ALL my appointments. Those treatments saved my life and returned some semblance of quality back to my life that most cancer patients do not get. Without Angel Flight West, I would not be alive today! The pilots are ALL amazing people! The staff that worked with me at Angel Flight West went above and beyond for me every single time to make sure I made it to all 45 appointments both there and back! Because Angel Flight West and the state of the Art treatments I lived and now am able to pay it forward in my own life’s work within my community. I’m beyond grateful for Angel Flight West and the positive high impact they make in the lives of so many people that is saves many many lives!
Angel Flight West, all of its staff, volunteers and pilots are top notch in supporting such a meaningful and necessary cause! Their dedicated team put on a wonderful run at the Colorado Run for the Angels 5k. They are clearly passionate about the work they do and the community which they serve. I look forward to future opportunities to participate.
Participating in the Angel Flight initiative and the associated 5K run was a truly enriching experience that highlighted the power of community and the spirit of giving back. Angel Flight, known for its mission of providing free air transportation for medical and humanitarian purposes, showcased its impact through this well-organized event. I’m looking forward to future events and continuing to support Angel Flight’s valuable work.
Angel Flight West is a phenomenal non-profit that leverages connections in Aviation to help those who can truly need critical transportation. Everything they do is to benefit those who are experiencing great adversity through medical issues, and they are able to pair these patients with benevolent people with aircraft that can get them to their treatments. The non-profit is focused on the patient but also makes the process easy and enjoyable for the person donating their time and aircraft.
I cannot think of a more caring nonprofit!
I have volunteered at events with Angel Flight West for a couple of years. They are the best, most dedicated group. Both the pilots and the passengers are extremely inspiring. I look forward to every time I get to volunteer with Angel Flight West.
I’ve been working with Angel Flight West for a little over 4 years now, having met both people within the organization, and those they have helped. I have seen the impacts that their work has had in the community. The service That Angel Flight West provides to those in need and their network of pilots is an incredible service and it brings an incredible amount of good into the world.
As an Angel Flight West command pilot and wing leader, i get to witness firsthand how impactful the organization is to those in need. You really get a sense of how vital AFW is by just listening to some of the passengers stories enroute to their destination. It truly is life changing, and often times life saving!
I joined Angel Flight West about 8 months ago as an Earth Angel. Everyone is incredibly supportive and professional: the staff at AFW who coordinate complicated travel plans, and the pilots who are generous and very caring with their passengers. Meeting the passengers and hearing their stories makes me grateful that I can participate in such an awesome service.
Angel F light was able to arrange flights for our patient at Carson Tahoe Cancer Centre as he needed to have Specialized Treatment at the University of Hunstman at Salt Lake City. With no cost to the patient as patient financially unable to pay for this and patient has no family to help him with this. They truly are Angels.
Terrie Bybee RN BSN.
Living in Juneau, Alaska we often end up having to fly to Seattle to see medical specialists. Angel Flight West pairs with Alaska Airlines and provides free flights up to twice a year. Without their help, some of us would not be able to afford the cost. Thank you, to both Angel Flight West and Alaska Airlines.
Such amazing people! Such passionate pilots! We are most appreciative for the services they provided for our child. Because of these pilots, our daughter was given the ability to create a lasting experience and memories for the rest of her life! We thank you Angel Flight West (Pilots) for assisting our family and getting our daughter to and from safe and sound. We are forever grateful!
Angel Flight played a pivotal role in the health and recovery of my child.
Their selfless and quite honestly angelic resources made it possible to visit doctors and seek the medical attention my son needed throughout his battle with cancer. My family and I are forever grateful for their willingness and intentionality along the way. We truly could not have pursued the same treatment if it weren't for their help.
Today, our son is cancer free and Angel Flight was a huge reason for his current well being.
Thank you to all Angel Flight staff, coordinators, and pilots. We appreciate you!
Angel Flight is an amazing organization!! I reached out to Jen for a patient who needed to be seen for a consult out of state. The distance was farther than they were able to travel with one of the local pilots, so they donated Alaska miles! The patient was able to receive her consult, which was crucial for her cancer care and treatment planning. Jen went above and beyond to make this trip happen and it would not have been possible without the help of Angel Flight. Thank you, Jen and Angel Flight!! - Cancer Care Coordinator, Missoula, MT
I owe them my life in many ways, quite literally! I have stage 4 cancer and about a year and a half ago I had exhausted all treatment options available to me in my state. Being in my early 40's and still highly motivated to fight as hard as I can for as long as I can, I began to find some other treatment options that could possibly have some exciting results- but, they were all out of state and would require travel I could not afford on my own. The Cancer Center mentioned there was an organization of volunteer pilots called Angel Flight West who exist for this very reason. From my very first phone call the AFW staff has been the most wonderful, kind, helpful people every step of the way. Within days I was on my first flight and was given the great gift of a medical option out of my area with the potential to either extend my life or even the hope to help me beat an incurable cancer prognosis according to 13 other Oncologists I had met with or been treated by thus far. Now a year and a half later, and over 60 flights logged, these Hero Pilots and the incredible AFW staff have not just opened the door and made something that would be impossible, possible; but it really has saved my life, and they've been the silver lining during something that is usually very dark and difficult. Every single Pilot I've had has been truly some of the most exceptional, professional, and caring people I've ever met who all do this because of their deep love for flying and desire to help people. By now, a handful of them have flown me enough times that the relationships have even developed into friendships. Another unexpected gift and happy part of this crazy journey I'm on. I can never thank the Pilots, Angel Flight West and the generous donors who make all of this possible enough for all they've done for me nor adequately express just how significant what they do is for people like me. I am forever grateful!
Thank you, Angel Flight, for your service on providing transportation to our community. You have impacted so many lives, that would not be able to get the care they needed without your service. Thank you! ❤
I am so grateful for the support I received from AFW, it's honored donors and volunteers. Because of there commitment, dedication and compassion, I was able to get to my cancer treatment, without the stress of worrying about transportation. AFW made that possible, they provided me and my family with transportation to and from my treatments. They are truly Angels I am and will always be grateful to AFW for their continued support. They are changing lives and making a world of difference. I thank God for AFW and all its alued donors. Please support AFW, it is the best investment anyone can make..
My wife was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer at the beginning of December. We felt she would get the best treatment in Phoenix AZ and not in El Paso Texas where we're from. We decided to start her treatment at MD Anderson right away. We did not know how she would be able to come home and were prepared for her to be gone for the majority of her treatment. We were concerned about not only the cost for treatment, but also the cost of travel. We learned about Angel flight and began to inquire on eligibility. To our great surprise, we did qualify. This great program has afforded us the opportunity to have my wife receive top notch treatment and still allow her to come home frequently. Angel flight has been a complete blessing during this very trying time. It has made an incredible difficult journey bearable. We are eternally greatful for the great support and generosity of the great people of Angel Flight. Every pilot has been incredibly friendly and accommodating. I can't even begin to express our gratitude and complete appreciation we have for this great program.
Angel Flight has made my cancer treatment at an optimal facility a reality. The staff is incredibly friendly, organized, and stays in communication throughout the entire process of fulfilling flight requests. Traveling out of state for treatment can be costly, but thanks to Angel Flight and their volunteer pilots, this has been possible for me. What a blessing this organization is!
I was diagnosed with Merkel Cell Carcinoma last year. The news was a bit alarming as MCC is extremely rare.
After extensive research, my wife Susan, found a renowned MCC expert, Dr Ngheim at the University of Washington's Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle.
With a little more research, she found Angel Flights. We applied and were accepted quickly.
Cancer has depleted savings as we anticipated, however because of Angel Flights West, I'm recieving the very best care.
I would like to have an awesome pizza party with the entire Angel Flight team when I'm declared cancer free. When talking to to them, I often am brought to tears because of their kind and selflessness.
I believe I will beat MCC, because of these beautiful Angles.
Thanks to all at AFW❤
Angel Flight West will always have a place in our heart because we are forever grateful for the gift that they gave our family.
We were introduced to AFW, when our two-year-old son, who was diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma (liver cancer) needed a liver transplant. He was listed at Phoenix Children’s Hospital for a liver transplant, but we needed to get him duel listed at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Residing in Phoenix, our family looked at ways to be able to transport Nash safely and quickly to Los Angeles. At the time he was undergoing chemotherapy and didn’t have any immune system. Being in contact with a common cold is something that could hospitalize him for weeks at a time.
That’s when Angel Flight West became our answer to our prayers! They provided a safe, easy and free option for our family. AFW and their team of volunteer pilots are truly angels here on earth. They picked us up at our nearest airport and dropped us off at the nearest airport to the hospital so that we were able to limit Nash’s interaction with others and get him to Los Angeles safely and quickly for his appointments at CHLA. We are still in contact with his pilots from that trip.
Thankfully Nash received a liver transplant a month later at Phoenix Children’s but the team at AFW was willing to complete as many missions as needed until Nash was healthy.
Another way they have impacted our family was Flights of Joy. Three of their volunteer pilots brought the joy of Christmas to our family. It was magical! Our boys Nash (2) and Knox (3) loved getting to receive their gifts at the hanger and the team even gave gifts to my husband and I. It was such a blessing and a day that truly brought so much joy to our family in the midst of many months of treatment and knowing we had more to come.
Angel Flight West is an organization made up of incredible people with hearts of gold who just want to help others. Their generosity is contagious and very humbling. Words can’t describe the gift they give families going through so much by providing safe transportation to and from their treatments.
This is a fantastic non-profit! My son has complex medical needs and is a post liver transplant patient. Angel flight flies us from our hometown to Seattle frequently for medical appointments. We don’t know what we would do without them.
I was scheduled for cancerous tumor surgery in Aurora Colorado on Feb. 1, 2023. I live in Western Colorado on Interstate 70. At this time of year it is extremely difficult and hazardous to travel from the Western slope to the eastern slope due to heavy snow storms, road closures, multiple vehicle accidents etc.
I reached out to Angel Flight for help and a volunteer pilot offered to pick my wife and I up at the Grand Junction airport. Due to a prolonged snowstorm he was unable to fly out of Denver. As a result, Angel Flight West booked us a flight on United Airlines at no cost to us. This flight was also cancelled due to bad weather but we were able to get another flight later. Angel Flight remained in contact throughout this ordeal. We can't thank them enough.
Art Gurule
I am 76 years old and have been flying with Angel Flight West, when I have needed it, for over 20 years. Angel Flight West has helped me get to better medical care outside the state of Nevada. I have survived 2 different cancers, among other medical problems, because of the time and cost savings that Angel Flight West has provided me. They are a great non-profit.
The pilots, volunteers and staff at Angel Flight West are some of the most dedicated, kind and hard working people you'll ever meet. They ensure patients get to where they need to go for needed (and often lifesaving) healthcare. I'm proud to be associated with this organization and look forward to many more years of service.
Here is an organization that is literally changes lives every day and has been doing it for 40 years. Almost 100,000 missions.
Angel Flight West is great!
I have been involved for over 20 years and they change lives and the group/people are amazing!!
A very caring organization with great people on staff! From the executive director to the coordinators, everyone is motivated to help others get through some of the most difficult times of their lives by helping solve logistics problems so that they can focus on their care.
I have been a volunteer pilot and wing leader . Currently serve on the Board.
AFW utilizes volunteer pilots and their aircraft to provide free air transportation to those in need. Many of their clients are families of children with conditions requiring specialized medical treatments only available many miles from their home.
It is a tremendous service delivered efficiently!
Amazing response throughout the pandemic. Volunteers kept safety as the priority and continued to get clients to their needed medical care which had become harder than ever to access.
I’ve been a volunteer Command Pilot for Angel Flight West (AFW) for several years. It is, by far, the best organized and most engaged nonprofit I have ever worked with providing free transportation for medical treatment to patients who would otherwise go without. The staff is extremely motivated and professional as are the volunteer pilots and drivers (“Earth Angels”) who ensure that patients are handled efficiently and with care and respect. I’ve worked with several nonprofits over the years and AFW is by far the most effective in delivering much needed services safely and consistently.
As a volunteer pilot for more than 10 years, I have been so impressed with the professionalism of Angel Flight West. The staff made the pilot experience efficient, supportive and friendly. Now as a board member, I see the organization leadership up close, and again, I could not be more impressed with their collective expertise and commitment. The people of Angel Flight West are dedicated to the mission and know how to collaborate to accomplish it.
Angel Flight West truly cares about their clients and is structured to serve those in need by providing cost-free flights via volunteer pilots and aircraft. As a volunteer pilot, I have seen the need first-hand, and the appreciation passengers have for this critical assistance. Most passengers are flying for medical treatment, often a far distance from home and already living on a limited budget. The volunteer nature of Angel Flight West means every dollar raised via donation is multiplied into many dollars of actual assistance to passengers. The organization is fiscally responsible, and genuinely cares about providing the best service possible to those in need. I look forward to every flight I am able to provide as a volunteer pilot.
An Excellent organization, one that I hope will continue to grow and more people will get to know. They help organize flights for those who have medical conditions and do not have access or the money to afford flights by connecting them to their team of volunteer pilots who cover all the costs and get them to the state they need to get for proper care.
I have been providing free flight transportation on behalf of AFW for over 15 years. This organization is fully focused on helping people in need . It is terrific!
I began volunteering for Angel Flight some years ago as a pilot. I quickly discovered the positive impact that Angel Flight was having on so many deserving families at moments in their lives when they are often at their most vulnerable. Often faced with debilitating illnesses and with care beyond reach economically and geographically, passengers are provided with free general aviation transportation to the cities where they can get the best care. For me, the heartfelt "thank you" from a passenger is all I need to volunteer for the next flight. I have increased my engagement with this awesome nonprofit by now also volunteering to serve on its Board.
For years, I've witnessed the selfless and mission-driven staff and volunteers through Angel Flight West intervene on behalf of vulnerable people who are experiencing hardships.
At the outset of COVID-19, they delivered hundreds of boxes of PPE to rural hospitals to protect health care workers, sometimes just hours before their supplies were depleted.
They transport patients for chemotherapy, dialysis, behavioral health visits, and many other appointments. They fly specialists to rural area, bringing care closer to patients.
AFW stewards financial resources well and is an exemplary organization!
As a.volunteer pilot I have flown many missions for Angel Flight West over the past 20+ years. I am proud to recently have joined the board of directors of this organization which provides transportation for thousands of passengers in need of medical treatment every year.
I am both a volunteer pilot and board member of Angel Flight West. This is an organization that continues to impress me as I have become more involved in it. Most importantly, its mission is one that is incredibly impactful. Angel Flight West arranges free aviation transport for patients travelling long distances for medical care. The best medical care in our country tends to be centralized in major cities. If you live in a rural area for example and have limited resources, accessing top care when you are facing a serious illness can be near impossible. Angel Flight West solves this problem by leveraging its large network of pilots in 12 western states. I have flown over 80 missions and never cease to be humbled by the challenges our passengers are facing but also the difference we can make in removing a major challenge they face in accessing care. I have also found the organization to be very well run by a small, dedicated team of flight coordinators and other staff. I regularly donate to the the organization and feel that the board and staff are excellent stewards of these donations.
I am one of the hundreds of command pilots flying for Angel Flight West.
The great thing about AFW is that they give you worthwhile and fulfilling missions to fly, and makes you realize how empowering General Aviation can be.
With AFW, there is no pressure to fly, and when your availability matches up with a need, scheduling and flying the mission is very simple and straightforward.
AFW coordinators are very efficient in their work, and will work with you to ensure a smooth and successful flight without any stress.
If you are a pilot, i would highly recommend looking them up. Some of the best moments in the sky, spent with some of the bravest people in this world.
There will never be adequate words to express our deep gratitude to Angel Flight West. Their generosity, kindness and compassion are unparallel. They have flown my daughter since 2000 for diagnosis, treatment and annual medical care. Without their help it would have been impossible for her to travel to her appointments. Although there is currently no cure; the medical care we are able to receive because of the help of Angel Flight is a miracle in and of itself. We will remain forever in their debt.
kathleen & kelly
My daughter was diagnosed in early 2021 with a rare heart condition that warranted a visit to Seattle Children’s to see the heart failure team. At first I didn’t think it would be frequent visits so we got plane tickets on Alaska for her and I as COVID restrictions made it so she could only have one caregiver along. She didn’t have “classic symptoms” so I really didn’t think it would turn into what it has. After a couple of trips there just a couple months apart- I quickly realized that we couldn’t afford to continue purchasing these full fare tickets, sometimes on short notice without it putting extra stress on us while we are already dealing with the stress of the unknown with her rare condition. We reached out to Angel Flight and after a consultation, it was determined that they could help us some. What a relief that was! Not to mention the stress relief of not needing to go through crowded airports and sitting on crowded planes. We have a difficult time with her on road trips so driving that far is too daunting as she gets very uncomfortable and needs frequent breaks to keep her from cramping up. We have been blessed by a handful of true Angels in helping us get to these appointments and home. When our Montana weather hinders our Angel Flights, the wonderful folks at Alaska Air have stepped up to ensure we get where we need to safely. The last year and a half, I honestly do not know how we could have made these necessary long distance trips happen. We have a long road ahead of us and Angel Flight has made this journey much less stressful so I am able to focus on the health and care of my daughter. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
My Cardiologist, who has a practice in Grants Pass, recommended that I have an MRI but the machine here does not afford the intricate photos that the one
located in Portland art OHSU provides.
Unfortunately, I live approximately 5 hours away from Portland, and being a senior I hardly drive more than a10 miles a week. Therefore, I was provided a list of several local agencies
to contact and was recommended to call Angel Flight West to inquire about being able to arrange for one round trip from Grants Pass to Portland.
However, I never actually expected this to occur. To my amazement two pilots
did volunteer. They coordinated the trip and they both not only flew me to my destination I was also driven from the
airports and delivered by car to the front door of OSHU by one pilot for my appointment and the second pilot picked me after the appointment and drove me to his plane for the return trip.
I will never forget what these two gentlemen (Ethan Levi) and (Johannes
Weis) did for me - a complete stranger and they both allowed me to bring my sister along for companionship as I was very nervous.
Both Ethan and Johannes are the finest examples of decent human beings for their compassion, generosity and all around thoughtfulness - they are the living Angels of this world - and I will never forget them or Angel Flight West for providing this device.
Meredith Winslow
541-787-1589
My story and journey started out with an unwelcomed, undesired, and completely surprised diagnosis of stage four pancreatic cancer with metastasis to other parts of my body and organs. I am a 67 year old active woman with a healthy lifestyle and without any serious past medical history. My family and I went into “fight for your life” mode which led me to a decision to get integrative treatment outside of my community. I was introduced to Angel Flights by some dear friends as a vehicle in allowing out-of-state treatment to be feasible and affordable.
Angel Flights has been a godsend and a huge blessing in my life. The heart and soul of this organization starts and permeates from the administration. They made all the aspects seamless from organizing the pilots and Earth Angel’s to transporting me from the airport to the treatment center to arranging commercial flight back-up when necessary from inclement weather. The responsiveness, kindness, and empathy exuded from the staff and volunteers was comforting and gave me a lot of security in there unwavering service to me.
The commitment and loyalty of the pilots and Earth Angel‘s combined with their giving hearts, time, and resources was unmatched by any service I have ever received.
I can’t say enough for the gratitude I have felt for the experience I received by the blessings Angel Flights has provided for me!
Forever grateful,
Debbie
We discovered Angel Flight West about six years ago and hoped they could help us with frequent trips to various cancer centers in Los Angeles, Irvine, and Palo Alto for appointments, labs, testing, and treatment of my husband's rare type of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (Mycosis Fungoides), which he had developed 31 years ago. We were consistently delighted to talk with the warm, friendly, and caring staff to easily schedule our trips. The Angel Flight pilots always went above and beyond to make Victor comfortable... which can be a difficult task since he's 7'0" tall! We've made a lot of friends as we flew with the awesome array of kind pilots over the years. We are so thankful to have replaced hours on the road and traffic concerns with quick, safe, and easy Angel Flights, enjoying the beautiful scenery below us!
In December 2020, the Stanford Oncology Team discovered that a more aggressive and dangerous Large B-Cell Lymphoma had invaded Victor's entire lymph system and had formed a tumor in his chest wall. Because we were able to utilize Angel Flights to easily reach Stanford Cancer Center, Victor was asked to participate in a Clinical Study and he received DNA Reprogrammed Donor Stem Cells on 09/09/21. It took just 16 days for the lab tests to prove to the doctors that Victor's cancer had been completely eliminated by this new, cutting edge, medical miracle! We now fly Angel Flights up to Stanford every week for the required post-transplant follow-up labs, tests, and appointments. Utilizing the Angel Flights allows us to spend most of our time in the comfort of our home, and keeps us from becoming exhausted by the weekly 5-6 hour drive, each way.
We simply cannot begin to adequately thank Angel Flight West, and all its staff, volunteers, pilots, and donors, for the amazingly positive impact that you have had on our lives!
Angel Flight West, you are a very BIG part of our medical MIRACLE!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
Betsy’s diagnosis in April was a complete and total shock to us. Without prior symptoms, she woke in the middle of the night with a sharp pain in her gut. We rushed to the ER in our home town of Durango at 3 am, and left by 6 am, diagnosed with a number of cancerous lesions in the liver. Knowing that our small local hospital system was under great strain from Covid 19, and that the oncology department in particular was understaffed, we decided to drive to UC Anschutz in Denver, a world class center. Over the next couple of weeks, further diagnosis revealed that Betsy had stage 4 colon cancer that had spread to the liver and the lymph nodes in the abdomen. The treatment regimen was to be blood tests, a visit with the oncologist, and a chemo infusion every 2 weeks, with continual adjustments along the way.
The drive to Denver takes 7 hours and is exhausting. We did the trip back and forth via commercial flights a couple of times but that too, was very trying. Going through all the security, having to go through pat downs, having untrained agents tugging at her chemo pump and line, was unnerving. In addition, repeatedly going through the large commercial airport in Denver, with the very high potential for exposure to Covid 19, which would be devastating for Betsy, was not something we wanted to think about.
So, we contacted Angel Flight West, and have been doing most of our trips with them ever since. The office staff is so caring and efficient. Once we submitted the information they needed to get Betsy into their system, we were quickly on our way to being connected with some of the most generous and wonderful plane owner/pilots that we could have imagined. About two weeks before we need a flight, we contact Angel Flight West. They post it on their electronic bulletin board. In every case, we have then been notified that a pilot has volunteered for that flight, and that was followed by a call from the pilot to talk about the timing and the details.
While the medical reason for having to go to Denver is not a pleasant one, each and every one of our trips from Durango to Denver and back, has been a joy. Going through the general aviation terminals is so easy and stress free… no ticket counters, no TSA, no crowds, no continual announcements blaring….
We have flown in small, high tech planes, Cessna ‘s with very high-tech turbo-charged engines; a twin engine WWII trainer for bomber pilots; a Citation Jet. Wow!!. The thing the Angel Flights all have in common though, is the caring and generous spirit of the very capable pilots and co-pilots, who donate their planes, their fuel, their skill, and their time to make our lives easier. And all of these wonderful pilots have wonderful stories that they share with us! Serious cancer is no fun, but Angel Flight West and the pilots who volunteer have made our journey so much easier, and have added a big special something that we can actually look forward to. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
Two years ago I was diagnosed with a rare cancer and since that time have been on the receiving end of kindness in many unexpected places and even from strangers.
This was especially true when pilots from Angel Flight West transported me and my husband roundtrip from Colorado to California this summer so I could receive a specialized cancer therapy offered only in Santa Monica. We were flabbergasted by the professionalism and generosity in every step of the process, beginning with the initial conversation I had with the AFW coordinator to the VIP treatment we got from the team of pilots who donated, not just time (as if that wouldn't have been enough), but also the fuel and costs of flying their own planes for the journey. Travelling commercially would have been costly, impersonal and uncomfortable. Instead we were treated to the beauty of flying so close to the awesome terrain of the west and, especially, to the unassuming benevolence of our new friends who clearly feel good about transforming a passion into a meaningful mission to help cancer patients get the best care possible.
This is the best I have ever experienced, and it gets better and better. It sometimes makes me angry that the medical community does not give it the recognition it deserves, and both State and medical could give it a lot more support. The difficulty of rural people outside a major metro area getting the diagnosis and treatment they need is enormous and not recognized at all.
The pilots are great, and humanely motivated, and so is the staff... I'm using this opportunity to give special recognition to Alehendro for pulling me out of several tight situations covering medical community failure.
I welcome this opportunity to hopefully give something back.
Thanks.
I've volunteered for Angel Flight West for many years and have found the staff to be exceptional people. The organization as a whole, is top notch, providing a great service to those located remotely. Whether flying whole blood, cancer patients, or Covid PPEs to outlying medical facilities, the experience for this pilot has been remarkable. I have nothing but good to say about this remarkable organization.
Over the past 20 years of flying for Angel Flight and close to 250 missions one flight stands out. It was a hot summer day in July of 2001. My 44 year old passenger and her 14 year old son arrived in a small Cessna on a flight which originated in Denver. We were to meet in Salt Lake City and fly to Santa Monica where she would undergo experimental treatments for recurrent melanoma. We took a break and had lunch with Lorraine, her son Devon and the first leg Angel Flight pilot. We launched early afternoon for the three hour trip to Santa Monica. Approaching Las Vegas we encountered a line of thunderstorms which necessitated a landing in Las Vegas and a short break while the storm passed. Upon landing in Vegas I asked Lorraine if she had ever been to Las Vegas. Once I found out she had never seen the strip I borrowed a car from the FBO and off we went. After stopping to see a few of the hotels we had a nice dinner and completed the trip to Santa Monica. She was an incredible strong single parent battling a devastating disease with a great attitude and a heart full of hope. Even more memorable was her remarkable son. As I remember he was about 14. He doted on his mother every minute, making sure she was comfortable, and attending to her every need. One of the hard parts of flying Angel Flight patients is rarely do I learn of the outcomes of their treatments. I hope she did well in her treatments and is enjoying grandkids.
Angel Flight West's mission is in their name: simply put, Angels on Earth. This organization from bottom to top is a group of dedicated, caring, and loving individuals whose synergy makes them one of the best groups I have ever had contact with. Support this group because they care.
I have been an Angel Flight West pilot for years helping transport to and from treatment many passengers like Terrie with an obscure blood pressure disorder, or Aaron a youngster for recurring care related to a liver/pancreas/bowl transplant. AFW connects medical need and treatment opportunity. It's a lean organization run by a dedicated and caring staff, assisting people with profound need in tangible ways. Thomas W. Close
I'm about to fly to treatment for the 3rd time with Angel Flights West.
I was stunned at how kind and friendly everyone has been. It feels like I'm a wealthy movie star because of how well I'm treated!
I'm getting a divorce and didn't know what to do to get from TX to AZ every month for treatment for Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. I remembered another patient used Angel Flights and looked them up. They worked so fast that they took me to the next treatment!
Thanks Angel Flight West!
Angel Flight has helped me get to my out of state medical appointments for several years now. I have been disabled since childhood and have limited financial resources. Before Angel Flight I had to travel over 400 miles by car to see my specialists. It was exhausting and expensive. Angel Flight makes it so much easier for me to get to my appointments. Instead of spending 6-8 hours on the road, I spend1-2 hours in the air and arrive at my appointments with much less fatigue. I can’t really put into words how much help Angel Flight has given me.
I am a social worker at Stanford Health Care and I have used Angel Flight for over 20 years. I work in specialty clinics where people come from all over California to get the best medical care for their rare diseases. Many of those patients have limited means to travel. Angel Flight has helped so many of those folks get to their appointments and save time and money in the process!
I have heard countless stories of Angel Flight pilots being friendly, helpful, and flexible with changing plans or departure times. The pilots additionally help make people comfortable who have some anxiety flying in a small aircraft. Angel Flight has been such a game changer for my patients with large travel burdens, I honest don't know how I would do my job with them!!!
The pilots and planes and staff at angel flight West an amazing crew and I now have had 3 separate flights round trip from the tip of the big island from our little airstrip to Honolulu and back. I am completely impressed and very grateful to all the people involved including those in Santa Monica setting up the flights and those who volunteer who have been so caring gracious and pleasant.
We love how helpful and friendly everyone with Angel Flight West is with us and our needs to get our daughter to and from her specialists.
Todays mission was a possible no go with possible IFR and temps below freezing in the forecast from Sat to Mon early. The decision was made to go but instead of using my 182RG we used Ethan's turbo Mooney. The turbo gave us the opportunity to climb faster in case we ran into and ice. This also gave us a chance to try our the new auto pilot and flight director Ethan had just installed.
Mon AM weather was better but still freezing in the altitudes we need to go to over the mountains to Bend and back to the valley.
We arrived at HIO about 6:30 to cold and some broken clouds. By the time we did the preflight and filed for an IFR flight plan it was becoming blue of the airport. We launched into the blue and got on our climb to 9,000. At 4,000 there was a few clouds in our path but no ice. We were released to 9,000 and found that was nicely on top for a beautiful flight to Bend. By the time we we letting down over the Deschutes VOR the layers had gone to scattered. So far so good.
A few minutes later we were on our way to RNT via BTG and V165. The good Lord was leading the way. Our IFR route kept us out of the clouds for the most part and out of the ice all the way to RNT. A IFR approach was necessary due to the 1800 foot layer for most of the final approach but most of it was VFR and nice again.
We said good by to our passenger and launched for home into the cloud deck at the end of the runway. Great handling by air traffic control climbed us out of most of it and on top at 10,000 with just a wisp of ice. No big deal. Clear on top of the overcast all the way until letdown then the layers broke up and we shot the last approach in the clear to 30L at HIO.
So from a possible decision of no go, to it looks OK, to mostly clear on our route the trip was very nice for all aboard. Someone wanted us to get this done and provided a LOT of help in the process.
The non-profit Angeles flight west has been more than helpful. I had to travel 6 hours one way for Cancer treatment. I live in a rural community in Wyoming and was the help of Angeles flight west. I can continue focusing on getting better. It was very difficult for me to find a ride to treatment. Now I have confidence I will be able to make it to my Physician appointments. I have many Doctors to visit and have to go out -of- state. The assistance that Angeles flight west provides has helped me be more positive about getting better and beating Cancer. I have other chronic illnesses that I see at the facility where I receive treatment. I cannot express my gratitude to Angeles flight west for all they have helped me with. Thank you so much Angeles flight west for being there to provide transportation, so I can get to Doctors appointments.
I found out from my family practice that I had hepatitis C. Since I had 25 years of sobriety it became a shock. I was ill from it but since I had so much sobriety I was a good candidate I was referred to UCLA for treatment. I coordinated flights from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica through AFW. I couldn’t get any transportation to and from my appointments to UCLA. Thank God for AFW. UCLA gave me Harvoni to cure the liver disease hep c but I needed a liver transplant. AFW was there to get me to and back again throughout my transplant and all my fallow ups. To this day they’ve treated me with kindness and I always feel welcome when I ask for their support. Not only did I get to UCLA but I survived the liver transplant. They’re always there when I need them. They are part of the miracle that saved my life. They always welcome me and treat me like a friend. Thank you so much Angel Flight West ❤️
"Thank you for saving my life."
A retired Master Sergeant, an Army combat veteran of 4 wars, and a patient I flew with some months earlier, told me this mid-flight on the way back home after another treatment session at a VA hospital.
"How come?" - I asked.
"The doctor said if you didn't bring me for hospital visit 6 months ago, and we didn't start treatment, I'd be gone by now. No way I'd drive to that first appointment, or make the road trips of 4+ hours each way for the treatment... Again, thank you for saving my life."
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If you are a GA pilot willing to apply your flying skills in helping other people and don't know how, or where, to start, look no further than Angel Flight West.
Our journey with Angel Flight West began in March of 2021 my wife and I were in Arizona after being diagnosed in January with non curable cancer were both 70 years old and have nobody in the Arizona area so we’re alone and not sure how things will work out for us
Somebody we didn’t know shared an Angel Flight West brochure with us we contacted AFW the next day we were overjoyed to discover such an organization so willing to help us we wish to thank them with the deepest of gratitude for their kindness to us words cannot express how they’ve made us feel I find myself wishing I was a pilot so I could help with their mission God Bless them for the work they do
First of all we do NOT have words that can possibly express our deepest gratitude for all the love and assistance from Angel Flights West. My son has needed special health care since the age of 8 . We have made the many monthly drives to USC Medical Hospital and to Stanford Hospital for over 20 years. These trips were to insure the best Medical attention for our son, since we live in a very small Central Coast town and his medical needs are significant. The trips to these medical facilities took a severe toll on my son's health. We begin by renting hotels for the night stay, but over the years that quickly depleted our cash reserve. We then begin to make one day trips, go and return the same day. However, many of my sons treatments required 5-6 hour infusions, then we would hop into the car and drive another 5 hours home!
It was upon sharing how difficult these trips had become over the years with a dear friend , is when she shared with us the most wonderful news imaginable, about Angel Flights West. Upon listening to my dear friend share what this wonderful Non-profit organization was offering, I thought for sure this could NOT BE POSSIBLE, there had to be a "catch", no one could be this thoughtful and kind!
I immediately called the number she shared with me and spoke to whom we consider our personal ANGEL, Isabel! I explained our situation with our medical needs and just how tough our situation had become over the years. Believe me, during this entire conversation with Isabel, I was waiting for the next shoe to drop! For her to say well...he's too old (28yrs at time) or sorry we don't really fly just anyone, or yes we will fly your son for a significant fee. However, it never happened!! Isabel quickly assured me they were going to take down all my sons information, and get right back to me. As I hung up the phone, I was in tears, could this possibly be for real, this was being repeated in my head, over and over. However, much to our surprise it was real and Isabel took our next medical appointments down, and was on it! She returned our call immediately, and we have continued to this day to work closely for our sons medical needs, when necessary, with Angel Flights West. As I mentioned at the start, there are not words to express our gratitude for all this group has done for our son. Due to Angel Flights West, our son has been able to attend Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz . His health is continuously improving. We as a family, and on the behalf of our son THANK ANGEL FLIGHTS WEST, from the bottom of our hearts.
Angel Flight helps so many people that otherwise would not have access to the medical care that they need. Great people doing great things!
Angel Flight West (www.angelflightwest.org), an organization which provides a needed service for the passengers and joy to its pilots.
I have donated my time and the expenses of operating my airplane to Angel Flight West, off and on for several years. The purpose of Angel Flight West is to provide expense-free flights to deserving people in need of transportation for humanitarian reasons. The reasons vary, although they often involve travel for medical needs. Although the AFW pilots are all volunteers who pay for the operation of their airplanes, AFW provides the logistical support, which requires full time (and I dare say, underpaid) employees to do all of the arranging of flights, rented office space in which to work, and the usual expenses of maintaining an office.
When I first joined AFW, I did not realize how much I would get back in the joy of providing the flights. The easiest way to describe that feeling is to describe 3 of the flights, each very different from the others.
Shortly after Hurricane Katrina, I volunteered to fly to Killeen, TX, to pick up a teenage girl and her dog. She had been visiting a relative in Killeen when the hurricane hit her family’s home in New Orleans, and her family had been air-evac’d from New Orleans to Denver. My purpose was to reunite the family. So I flew to Killeen from Fort Collins, picked up my passenger and her dog and the usual amazing stack of stuff that teenagers think they must have to live, stuffed everything into my little airplane, and flew back to Denver. It was a long flight with a stop going and coming for fuel, so although I’d left early in the morning, we didn’t arrive in Denver until well after dark. We were greeted by her mom and 4 siblings, and the excitement of the kids plus the hugs from my passenger and her mom made it all worthwhile. I arrived back in Fort Collins at 11 p.m. after being in the air a total of more than 11 hours that day.
I picked up my passengers, Gramma, Mom, and 2 year old baby girl, in Scottsbluff, NE, as the second leg of their trip from Iowa City, IA, to Casper, WY. The baby girl was receiving treatment for club feet at the University of Iowa hospital. This was the second time I’d transported this same family, so we all knew what to expect from each other. However, only 2 days before their trip and while they were in Iowa City, an Angel Flight from the east coast had crashed on take off from Iowa City, so my passengers were understandably somewhat nervous. It also happened that a cold front was moving through and was located just east of Casper, so that we had to fly through it and dodge some accompanying scattered thunderstorms. So the ride was bumpy, and the landing at Casper was with an extreme crosswind. Although I warned my passengers that the landing might be a bit rough due to the wind, it was actually very smooth; taxiing in the 40-45 knot wind was more difficult. Once again, I was rewarded with big hugs from all 3 of my passengers, and Gramma punctuated her hug by saying, “I feel so safe, flying with you.”
I picked up my passengers, Mom, Dad, and their 3 year old son, in Denver. The little boy had just gotten a clean bill of health after months of cancer treatment, so the parents were understandably elated and in wonderful spirits. The original plan was just to fly them to Casper and have another AFWer fly them on to Billings, MT, the nearest large airport to their home in Hardin, MT. But I volunteered to take both legs. Poor Mom had a very tender tummy, so she got sick several times during the trip. We stopped for lunch and fuel in Casper, and then flew on toward Billings. But as Dad and I were chatting, I asked if they had left a car in Billings, but they hadn’t—a relative was going to drive up from Hardin to get them. I asked if he knew of any problem with the Hardin airport, and all he knew was that it was very small, but it was only 4 blocks from their home. So instead of going to Billings, I diverted to Hardin. It was indeed a small airstrip, but so much more convenient to their home. And again, I was rewarded by big hugs from both parents and from their little boy.
I have done volunteer work with different agencies throughout my life, but the personal gratification I have had from flying AFW flights has been greater than any other of the volunteering I have done. I get to do something I truly love (flying my little airplane) and I get to do something very meaningful for my passengers. Hard to beat!
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I was priviledged to fly 87 missions for AFW, then I got caught out of town in Santa Rosa, CA in a medical emergency of my own. After 3 months in hospital - mostly in ICU - AFW helped me get home to Seattle where I could complete skin grafts and be closer to home. This they did for me even though I did not fit the usual criteria for transportation as I was not yet ambulatory. I am so grateful to this great organization.
I enjoy my time in the air as a pilot. One of my greatest joys in life is to share this passion with others. Angel Flight West (AFW) makes it possible for me to fly passengers with a real purpose and they do all the work! I have worked closely with many of the staff at AFW and have found them to be the most caring, sincere, and dedicated people you would ever meet. The organization has systems and processes in place to administrate all of the logistics. It is wonderful to volunteer in the capacity of a pilot and not have to worry about anything other than the actual flight and comfort of the passengers. All of the passengers that I have met have only good things to say about AFW when we fly. They are as amazed as I am that such an organization can exist. It is a testament to their sincere concern for those with special transportation needs. All the volunteers play their part and with the structure that AFW provides, great things are accomplished. It is a pleasure to serve with them!
Angel Flights helped my father when he was fighting his cancer. From Tampa to MD Anderson many times. He was able to survive for many years with the help of Angel Flights. I am proud to have been the one that recommended it. Thank you....
Alicia Drennan
i live 300 miles north of san francisco & we have no gynecological oncologist up here. so since i was diagnosed with a persistent ovarian cancer 5 years ago, i have had to make many trips to get surgery & see the specialist & get scans, etc. being poor makes this an almost insurmountable problem. then in my gyncancer support group i learned about angel flight! trips to SF are now an adventure & i've met so many kind & interesting pilots.
one time my request had generated no offers of a flite, so i had bought a greyhound ticket. then early that morning, pilot tom tessier called me to say he'd seen my request with no response, & to offer to fly me down himself! he rearranged his work schedule & spent a big chunk of his day to get me to my doctor, there's dedication & compassion! (greyhound tickets are good for a year, i'll use it some other time)
when i tell people about angel flight, they have a hard time believing it! obviously these guys love to fly, but angel flight pilots practice a generosity too seldom encountered.
Angel Flight West is my hero! My good friend's infant son, Christian, has hypoplastic left heart syndrom (HLHS), Asplenia, and malrotation of his internal organs. He needed to fly down to Stanford for his second open heart surgery, but cannot fly commercially because his Asplenia and HLHS make him too medically fragile. A drive down would have been incredibly hard on his little system, not to mention his parents. Angel Flight West stepped in and found him, his mother, and father a flight down! They were the answer to so many prayers! When it was time for Christian to come home, a flight was scheduled but he had to be readmitted for a brief time at the last minute. Angel Flight West completely reworked his schedule so that he could fly home the next day with absolutely zero stress for Christian's family. What a wonderful service!
Angel Flight West was, quite literally, a life saver for my husband. He had a brain cancer that could not be treated in state, and AFW (a part of Mercy Medical Airlift) made sure that he could get to those treatments. Without this wonderful team we could never have afforded to get him the treatment he needed, and they always came through.
After over thirty flights, three surgeries, and countless treatments, my husband did succumb to the cancer earlier this year. AFW increased his quality of life, quantity of life, and gave both of us great relief to not have to worry about transportation. I will always hold Angel Flight West in my heart as an extended family--always ready to help when needed.
I have great memories of talking with the pilots, reminiscing, comparing geology and landmarks as we flew, and overall escaping from the stresses of life-threatening illness. The pilots were always welcoming, never judgemental.
Angel Flight Westt: wonderful staff, excellent pilots, and a source of compassionate hope for families desperately in need of transportation to medical help.
Last year AFW flew my daughter and granddaughter to CA from AZ several time for life saving treatment. This year they continue to help children with cancer in AZ get to CA for care. They planes provide an additional bonus in that they are private planes vs. commercial. You are not afraid to fly AFW with a child who has a compromised immune system. Thanks to the entire staff for servicing the state of AZ. Teri Dornhecker Director Daisy's Eye Cancer Fund
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I can't say enough wonderful things about this organization. My granddaughter has Retinoblastoma. Eye cancer in both eyes. She is only 7 months old and doing multi-state travel for treatment. AFW has been taking her and my daughter to and from treatment monthly and it has been a blessing. Money as everyone with cancer knows is tight. To have this service available is a God sent. The best part is with chemo your immune system is compromised and with AFW being private planes we do not have to put Evie on a commercial flight with the risk of others being Ill. They are so generous and helpful. They don't even let my daughter carry her luggage. They treat us like we are the ones doing them a favor, not the other way around. Thank you so much for serving our community.
What a wonderful experience. All the volunteers are so caring and were able to coordinate my flight from Fresno to Oakland so I could have spine surgery at UCSF Spine Center in a matter of just a few days. They even coordinated a ride to the BAART station in Oakland. This plane ride was so much fun for me. It felt like the frosting on the cake and was just a taste of my new abilities after surgery to treat scoliosis. My surgery has been life changing. I can now walk a mile if I want and I can stand long enough to cook dinner.. I could not afford to fly myself and driving was not an option either so AFW was a blessing that came in the nick of time, as I had cancelled surgery twice. And they would have flown me home if not for the change in my discharge plans. Thanks to Angel Flights West for making it possible for me to now be considering what I want to do with the rest of my life after 10 years of being disabled. I am amazed by what I am able to do now. Angel Flights West filled in the last blank in my list of needs in order to have the surgery that has changed my life. THANK YOU ALL AT ANGEL FLIGHTS AND IM GLAD TO BE ABLE TO TELL OTHERS ABOUT THEM.
Well before I started flying, I knew of Angel Flight and thought it was a great idea. After having my license for a few months shy of 5 years, I finally met the requirements to become a pilot for AFW and joined as quickly as I could. I'm always looking for an excuse to fly, and what better excuse could there be than helping someone else? After only a few flights, I've seen just how wonderful Angel Flight is. I've taken patients on their first trip in a small airplane, hopeful that a new trial treatment far from home would prove successful, and I've taken patients who fly every week to receive life-saving treatments. Some patients enjoy a good conversation and the view, while others just sleep after a long and tiring day, grateful that a 2-hour flight can replace a 5+ hour drive. But regardless of their condition or prognosis, all patients have been beyond grateful at the opportunity to receive necessary medical care, along with transportation that allows them to have a bit or normalcy return to life. When I first joined Angel Flight, I was hoping to do some good and log a few hours in the air. I never expected to be so touched by the opportunity to help so many wonderful people in a unique way. Angel Flight is truly an amazing organization with a most noble mission.
I have been a Pilot for many years and I am glad to be able to participate for the noble cause this organization offers. You have no idea on the level of satisfaction you get from those grateful eyes of the passengers.
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I have been a Pilot for many years and I am glad to be able to participate for the noble cause this organization offers. You have no idea on the level of satisfaction you get from those grateful eyes of the passengers.
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Angel Flight West is a wonderful organization. I can't say enough about the staff & volunteers. Top notch!
I have been a child protection social worker for the past 20 plus years,most recently in the State of Montana. I have had several children of various ages who needed to be transported to hospitals in Denver for medical treatment due to physical abuse by adults. Angel flight helped get those children to hospitals when their needs were life threatening, then once the treatment was complete returned the children to Montana. I never met the pilots but cannot thank them enough for their generous giving of time, saving a child's life. All of you a truly angels!!!!!
I have been a volunteer pilot for Angel Flight West for three years and have flown some 40 missions. Each passenger trip that I fly is a vignette of life's deepest struggles: being seriously ill, with inadequate funds and away from those you love and who care for you most. Every such plane ride is an emotional experience, not only in empathy for those seeking or returning from treatment, but also in knowing that but for the slightest turn of fate, it could so easily be one of my family riding in the back. Angel Flight is a fabulous organization.
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I began volunteering for Angel Flight as Utah Mission Coordinator quite a few years ago. I loved the compassionate and giving spirit of the organization. :-) Then, in 2004 I became very ill and was flown as a patient. Many heartfelt thanks go out to the Angel Flight Pilots who flew me back and forth from Salt Lake City, UT to Dallas, TX so I could see my family while I was in treatment. They lifted my spirits and brought light into my life during a very difficult time. Currently, I still volunteer for Angel Flight West as Mission Coordinator.
Having family members that have lost their battle to cancer I have seen how difficult and bumpy the road can become in that fight. Without organizations like Angel Flight it would have become impossible to get the all the treatments and appointments along the way. Their compassion and ability to fly in and out of smaller and larger airports creates an entirely new world of options for those in need. My family is truely grateful for all they do!
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Imagine a child with a serious health problem who needs treatment hundreds of miles away from home — and may have to make the voyage repeatedly. Her parents can’t afford the airfare, and a long, uncomfortable road trip is out of the question. This is a real-life situation far more common than many realize. There are countless thousands of people who require, but cannot afford, air transportation for medical and other compelling human needs. This is where Angel Flight West steps in to help. Their volunteer pilots and assistants, located throughout the 13 western states, donate their time, planes and fuel to fly missions for those in need of transportation. There is never any charge for this service.
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I never cease to be amazed by the innate goodness of the volunteer pilots who fly for Angel Flight West. Whether it's flying kids to special needs camps, flying patients for treatment, flying blood after 9-11, or Santa Flight delivering toys to needy kids, these are good & generous people. They make my eyes wet.
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Angel Flight is the most incredible organization. Our daughter was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer when she was nine months old. We live in Utah but the specialist she needed to see is in Los Angeles. Angel Flight pilots flew us to and from appts every four weeks for two years, then still provided flights for followup care for another two years. The pilots are so compassionate and giving... some flew us so many times they became like family. We didn't have to pay anything for the transportation and were able to get our daughter the treatment she needed. Thank you Angel Flight West for all you do - this is a wonderful organization to donate to.
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There are few organizations that can so profoundly touch a person’s life, in the way that Angle Flight has touched so many. I have had the privilege of helping a cancer patient needing weekly treatments, young immigrant parents needing to visit their premature baby, a 16 year old heart transplant patient, pre-teen burn victims, and battered women needing to relocate. My passion for flying is only equaled by my fulfillment for helping these people.
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Angel Flight West is the great unsung hero in the fight to make the world a little better for patients with critcal health issues. Simple, real, no wasted money or energy. The faces of the patients served are the greatest credit to this organization.
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I am a retired lawyer and have been flying since 1974. I love flying. However, I never imagined that I would have the opportunity to give back so much as I have been able to do with Angel Flight. The work that Angel flight does is truly special. I have been blessed to fly children who have sparkled at their first airplane ride, even though their medical condition was terminal. I have flown a profoundly deaf young woman to a summer camp where our only ability to communicate was a feeling of trust and unspoken happiness. I wish I had more opportunity to work with this wonderful organization. I personally donate thousands of dollars each year to this organization, which provides a service, very quietly, that benefits thousands across the county. The gift I am able to give is hope, happiness and love to so many that have so little. I place Angel Flight at the top of my list
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My daughter has had a LONG fight with cancer and without Angel Flight West helping us to get from Idaho to California to see the specialized oncologist we need, it would have been extremely hard financially and emotionally. Everyone we have come into contact with from the folks in Santa Monica fo scheduling and each and every pilot we have had the honor of flying with have all been fantastic. For all that you do, our family appreciates you. Thank You!!!
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The missions I have logged as a pilot with Angel Flight West and the time I have spent with the Directors and with other pilots of this fine organization have allowed an ongoing fulfilling of the humanitarian goals I established when I first became a physician. This organization provides so many people the needed transportation to allow for care or other humanitarian needs...each flight is unique in the attentions provided to the patients, the children, those with real suffering, and all those who have the compelling need to reach a destination. The children who have suffered burns, the children with deafness or with cancer, the people distressed by their great challenges of life have all benefitted from the work of this great organization, but as a pilot, I have also been inspired by the opportunity to provide meaningful humanitarian assistance, always without charge, always with the satisfaction that these good people have been helped with their great challenges in life.
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