Luke's Wings, Inc.

Luke’s wings helped me through an incredibly difficult time when my brother in the Air Force got in an accident. It was my worst nightmare. Luke’s wings helped me meet with him across the country from Washington to Florida while I was active duty and coordinated all travel. Thankfully my brother is much better and I’m so glad for such an amazing opportunity.

Really great organization that provides flights for injured service members and their families. They were really helpful and kind, and the process was so easy.

Luke's Wings is an amazing organization that provides emergency travel services and flights for family and friends of service members, veterans, and fallen officers during their hospital recovery and rehabilitation.
September 2022, my brother in law, James, was diagnosed with T-cell ALL Leukemia and everyday he continues to fight his battle of cancer. James and my sister, Nicole, had gotten their first order to Aviano, Italy. They were there for a total of two weeks before James had to be on flight back to the states because of the state of his health and the diagnosis. We weren’t sure if he was going to make it but thanks to all medical professionals, James made it to Walter reed. They were stationed at Walter Reed National Military Center in Washington D.C for about a year and they got their orders to come back home finally. They are the strongest, bravest people I have ever met. Without Luke's Wings, I wouldn't get the opportunity to travel and give my support to these two amazing people. As a broke college student with little to no money, traveling every month to see James and Nicole would have been almost impossible without Luke’s wings. Luke’s wings has given me support and help and I will forever be grateful.

I am a disabled combat infantry veteran and have been needing several major surgeries to allow me to function as well as possible in my life. LUKE'S WINGS has being invaluable in allowing my wife to travel with me to these treatments. Without LUKE'S WINgS I would have been alone and I would not have been able to be in certain treatment programs. Please help support us severely wounded veterans by donating to this wonderful organization. Thank you for your help.

Luke's Wings is an outstanding organization! My son was in treatment at Walter Reed for over a year. Through the generosity of donors and the professionalism of Luke's Wings coordinators, our family was able to make multiple trips to visit him and help him through his recovery struggles. Luke's Wings is certainly a life-changing organization with great people working to make tough times for our military members & their families easier. As a recipient of their help, I am endlessly grateful, humbled by the generosity, and proud of the organization! BTW, my son is doing well!

This Nonprofit has been INCREDIBLE! I’m an active duty service member and when my wife and I experienced a sudden tragedy Luke’s Wings was there to support us. They arranged for my in laws to visit us to provide the comfort and support we needed. It was also during the time there were ice storms in the area and Luke’s Wings helped rearranging flights during the unexpected. Shout out to Melissa because she was so personal and diligent in ensuring we were taken care of. She went above and beyond our expectations. I want to thank her personally for ensuring all was completed without us having to lift a single finger since we were already going through a lot. She deserves the acknowledgement for her patience and effort. Thank you Melissa and thank you Luke’s Wing for an amazing experience!

A good friend of mine passed away suddenly and I was not in a position to be able to attend his memorial. I was put in contact with Luke’s Wings who took care of getting me to where I needed to go and dealt with my schedule as well as an unscheduled itinerary change. Melissa was very professional, kind and took care of everything. It may seem like a small thing but it was a blessing to be able to say goodbye and I couldn’t have done it without Luke’s Wings, thank you!

Luke's Wings is one of the greatest, if not the greatest non-profit organizations out there for veterans and families of veterans. They helped my father out by flying him to see his brother/my uncle who is a disabled vet. We got to spend some time with him before he unexpectedly passed.

If it wasn't for the assistance of Luke's Wings, my father wouldn't of seen his brother one last time. We are forever grateful for them

Melissa's attentiveness doesn't go unnoticed. She went out of her way for our family with medical emergencies to take care of us. We highly recommend Luke's Wings and truly appreciate the donors who allowed us to travel when we wouldn't have otherwise been able to. God bless and thank you from a very grateful Veteran family.

Luke's Wings is an amazing organization. I have personally utilized their services due to a family illness and was amazed at how generous this organization is. Melissa, took such good care of my request and has provided an exceptional experience. Thank you.

It is so wonderful the care and commitment that I was able to sense from Melissa. She is passionate for our veterans and always willing to step out of her way to help with other resources while able to go fast and give us the peace we needed. Thank you Luke’s wings and thank you Melissa for your endless support

One call to lukes wings and they said YES we can help you. The next morning I am at the airport on my way to see my combat buddy in hospice. I am so grateful

Lukes Wings helped cover my late sons travel to and from cancer treatments. They were very nice in and their help was great.

In supporting our veteran post injury, our family knows first hand the power of family and community support. Our veteran sustained a brain injury in combat and requires full care and assistance. He has been blessed with amazing family and community support over the years. This support that has been a catalyst to take healing from surviving to thriving. When our veteran's god mother passed away, Luke's Wings blessed him with travel assistance so he could be present to honor and celebrate her at her funeral. This gift is not taken for granted. Thank you to the Luke's Wings community of supporters, and the Luke's Wings staff for your seamless support. You are now part of our family and community!

Luke's Wings is an amazing organization that helped me and my family when we needed it the most. They helped us pay for plane tickets during a difficult time in our lives, and we are forever grateful for their support. The process was simple and easy, and the staff was incredibly kind and helpful. Without Luke's Wings, we wouldn't have been able to afford the tickets, and I wouldn't have been able to be there for our loved ones. I highly recommend Luke's Wings to anyone who needs help paying for travel expenses. Finally, I encourage others to donate to Luke's Wings to help other families in need and allow the support to continue to go round.

Lukes Wings made it possible to get my husband home to say final goodbyes to his dad after he passed. Flights were way outside our budget and without Luke's Wings the trip would of been impossible. Thank you for helping me provide closure for my husband!

Allen and Christina

I am a Cadre member of the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU), Fort Carson, CO. We had a lower enlisted Service Member (SM) that needed to return from leave to Ft Carson, CO immediately for a treatment that the SM had forgotten about. My CDR mentioned that Luke's Wings might be able to assist the SM with a flight. I contacted the Programs Coordinator; Ms. Melissa Meadows. She was very compassionate and extremely empathetic to the SM situation. Ms. Meadows worked with the SRU CDR, 1SG, and the Care Team and within 24 hours the SM had a flight and made it back in time for their appointment.

I love Luke’s Wings. Because of them I am able to get the care I need. My local VA does not have the experience or knowledge to take care of my medical needs so I choose to go back to Walter Reed and see the specialist I was seeing in the past few years. Melissa at Luke’s Wings helped me book my flight right away which helped with financial stress.

I love that this charity doesn’t do it for the publicity. It seems like a lot of nonprofits are there during the worst of times to get their public image out there and then dissipate back into the shadows.

I have witnessed Luke’s Wings help families celebrate their own unique holidays, such as Christmas in summer.

Luxe Wings has kept in mind that veterans and families are often altered for the rest of their lives.

I just recently learned that this amazing nonprofit was started by one kind human being whom took out his own personal credit card to pay for a flight for a family in need.

What an amazing, beautiful soul. Thank you. Kind sir, for what you started and the money raised to since then has impacted families that have not been forgotten well after those initial wounds and diagnoses.

After my dad was injured over seas and became a wounded warrior I also left for the airforce leaving it extremely hard to see him and my family BUT with their support for wounded warriors it was possible and it helped our family grow and help his recover ! 10/10 The greatest support from any organization I have ever seen and will probably ever see!

Our organization was approached recently about a funding opportunity for Luke’s Wings and I have to say that after reading some information on GuideStar and speaking with colleagues in the philanthropy arena we are aware of systemic issues that still prevail.

LUKE’S WINGS !!!! Where do I start ? Fletcher and the team have been there for my family and I since I met them. Fletcher still checks up on us and it’s been 8 + years since injury. I’m not sure where we would of been without them but we are forever grateful.

To all our stakeholders:

On behalf of Luke's Wings and myself personally, I wish you and your loved ones health and happiness as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the 21st anniversary of 9-11, we offer our heartfelt support to those who lost family members on that terrible day.

Throughout our nation’s history, our families have been the bedrock of the American Dream and so many of our families have reached that dream through military service. Homecomings and leave periods have sparked joy in the eyes of the young toddler in a sailor suit on the pier, and in the mother witnessing her daughter put on a uniform for the first time. But families have also been on the front lines of anguish and sorrow when a son or daughter comes home with devastating injuries. It is our belief that after the medical staff, the next faces the Service Member should see in the hospital are those of her family. And that’s where we come in.

At Luke's Wings, our mission has always been to keep families together by providing travel planning and complimentary airfare to those in need at critical moments. We know that the most critical times for servicemembers in time of distress are best addressed by having family present. Since January of 2008, Luke's Wings has provided 15,000 airplane tickets in support of Wounded Warriors, Veterans, Fallen Officers, and their families during recovery. This endeavor has been, and remains, my life’s work.

Recently, a number of posts from the same person or persons have appeared about me, calling into question my stewardship of this organization. I’d like to tell you that I didn’t take the comments personally; but I did. I took these comments personally not because there was any truth in or merit to them; but because others who don’t know our organization well may assume the comments represent the truth! Let me be perfectly clear: They do not.

Self-examination is important, and reading the mistruths in these posts struck a chord with me - I haven’t been updating our Luke’s Wings family on the tremendous strides we’ve made of late! I’ll take a couple paragraphs to do that here and hope it hits the mark with you.

As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Luke's Wings, I reassure all of our donors, beneficiaries, and stakeholders that I also take full responsibility for the performance of our staff, our organization, and our beneficiary deliverables writ large. At times, when our team has been performing, our families have been in the air, and our donations have been pouring in, things have been easy. However, at times, my position and responsibilities to our beloved organization have forced me to make uncomfortable and difficult decisions requiring guidance and support from our staff, other leaders, and our boards.

At the end of 2021, with the help and approval of our largest donors and our board of directors, I established a detailed plan to address many opportunities for improvement within Luke’s Wings which arose during the Pandemic. Let me be clear, I do not fault any one person or any group of people for any shortcomings per-se. I truly believe that Luke’s Wings, like so many other organizations, was stressed and challenged beyond belief by the Pandemic and the chaos it created. The plan was detailed, deliberate, and considerate to everyone it would affect. Mostly however, the plan begged the question: what is in the best interest of our defined program lines, our beneficiary population, and Luke’s Wings moving forward?

To this end; we began executing the “Four P’s - 2022 Improvement Plan” at the beginning of this year and we continue still. Highlights of our plan can be found below. I invite all our stakeholders to meet with me anytime to discuss how we are measuring against these goals in more detail.

The four “P” themes of the improvement plan follow:

● Programs – Beneficiary Program Lines: Adhere to strict program requirements. Create an optimal support network for our families.
● Process: Ensure financial security and donor fidelity. Enhance operational efficiencies. Eliminate cumbersome processes that stand in the way of accomplishing our mission.
● Performance: Increase our overall donation revenue beyond our 70/30 passthrough ratio target.
● People: Attract bright and driven individuals dedicated to our mission. Create a culture of success. Enable them to grow in their roles.

The improvements being made this year are intended to help ensure that Luke’s Wings remains agile and therefore prepared to meet the demands of today and the needs of tomorrow. We continue reuniting heroes with their families every day. If you believe in us, please join us.

Fletcher Gill
Co-Founder & CEO
Luke's Wings

Luke's Wings is an invaluable asset to military and law enforcement companies across the nation. As a Veteran, I can truly say that reuniting our most Selfless Servants with loved ones during rehabilitation and recovery is critical to the holistic wellness of our Wounded Warriors and Law Enforcement Officers.

Fletcher Gill and Luke's Wings went out of their way to help me and my family after my brother passed away. He helped us raise money for my niece and nephew, who were left without a father. Fletcher did whatever he could to promote the fundraising and spread the word despite his busy schedule. Our family is very grateful for everything that Fletcher did for us at a very dark time in our family history. Fletcher never asked for anything in return. He helped out of the goodness of his heart.

I came to know Luke’s Wings and Fletcher Gill a few years ago. What a fantastic organization with such a caring team. There is so much love that goes into every flight that they purchase. True dedication.

My husband and I moved to DC in 2008, right about the time that Luke's Wings was beginning. I was one of the first volunteers for this stellar organization. They welcomed me and put me to work using my existing skills while teaching me new ones. They are kind, generous people who are good to their employees, volunteers and the people they serve through the organization. The work they do in making sure that no veteran is without access to his/her family while recovering from injury/illness is lifechanging. I've witnessed it firsthand. If you want a worthy place to put your time, talent and financial resources, look no further.

I have been inspired watching the amazing work that the Luke’s Wings team have done for so many families. Keep up the great work.

I have been a supporter of Luke's Wings for years. They have a great reputation and I plan on being a continued supporter. They have a great mission and do great work.

Hello everyone, my family and I have always struggled financially and I am currently focusing on improving our situation once I finish college, I am nearing the end. When I was informed of Luke´s Wings mission towards the public I reached out to Mr. Fletcher and was able to share my aspirations with him. Even though Luke´s Wings aims to serve those who serve us, Mr. Fletcher extended his aid towards me and graciously donated an excellent bicycle for easier transportation from home to campus, a great way to save money during these times. I am grateful for the mission of Luke´s Wings and the passion of its leaders.

I have supported Luke's wings for many years. It's a charity that truley touches my heart and Fletcher Gil and his staff are so passionate about the work they are doing. It's really great to see a charity with so much reach, but helping people on such a personal level.

Luke’s Wings has always been really good to us! My family was struggling while in Maryland and not just financially. We had hit an emotional wall and a relationship divide. Luke’s Wings swooped in and showed us that we were not alone. They invited us to Galas, helped us find sitters, and ultimately helped us get a car gifted to us. Even though I’m not what most consider the photo-op wounded warrior (stroke survivor; no physical impairment) Luke’s Wings treated me like I was someone. I wasn’t pushed aside because I didn’t fit their narrative. They help who they can as they can. This is a top notch non-profit and my life is better because I’ve known them. Lindsay and Fletcher have always been good to me and my family. Fletcher would invite us to games and to Thanksgiving dinners. He would say there and listen to my story. So, not only is the organization top notch but so are the leaders.

I've been involved with Luke's wings since early 2009.. 1st as a wounded soilder in walter reed. Then threw my treatment I went to events and did interviews for the organization.. its more then an organization it's a family of some of the most selfless people I have ever met. Great to work with I've worked with alot of military organizations and Luke's wings still around and help as many vets as possible. Im proud to consider myself part of the Luke's wings family.Always remember.. a familiar face is the best therapy for an injured solider. And thats what you guys have been providing for a long time.. I can only imagine how many of those tickets stopped a suicide. You guys even help a son meet his father.. everytime I talk to him he brings it up. Thank you guys for everything.

So thankful Luke’s Wings was there in our time of need while at Walter Reed - I can honestly say I don’t know what we would have done without them. Being in the hospital is such a stressful and worrisome time, and being able to fly much needed family members in to see us was a life saver. Fletcher, Lindsay, and the entire team are down to earth people who really care about the warriors they serve, and we are grateful beyond measure we met them!

Luke's Wings has helped a friend of mine get to her son during his final days.

To think, if they would not exist, she would never have had those final and precious moments.

Thank you Mr. Gill

The CEO is a narcissist read anything he puts out literally doesn’t take accountability for anything and blames all of the past staff. I wonder why everyone left at once? Misappropriates funds. Disrespectful. Treats staff like the dirt on the bottom of his shoes. Great mission, but will always fail under this leadership.

CEO is a narcissist. Has caused many people I know trauma. Terrible leadership but great cause. Someone get rid of that man

This organization fosters an unhealthy and toxic work environment for it's staff. Donor money seems to be improperly used with the majority of it not going directly to the programs. It has a great mission but unfortunately is limited by its' hostile leadership practices and lack of support from the Board.

I have worked with Luke's Wings and find their mission incredibly admirable. They give their all to helping our nation's service members and their family members be together during recovery and rehabilitation.

I volunteered with Luke's Wings and was super impressed by the passion of its employees and their dedication to the mission. They are doing fantastic work and seem to only be getting stronger.

Luke's Wings has a very meaningful mission, supported by a wonderfully professional staff. Everything I know about the organization's purpose and manner of conducting business is a testament to the dedication of their staff and their commitment to helping military families come together in times of need. Great team!

Have had the chance this year to work a bit with Luke's Wings and their great team. They do a fantastic job of supporting a very important community in this country. Keep up the good work!

I have had the honor and privilege to volunteer my time with Luke's Wings and the service that they do is incredible!!

I have been fortunate enough this year to become involved in this wonderful organization, and it has been a truly incredible, touching experience. Luke's Wings, at its core, is about compassion and giving back to those that have already given so much for all of us--a mission that speaks strongly to me personally, and I would wager is meaningful to all of us. Such an amazing organization and group of people!

Luke's Wings mission is vital to the military community. The program's team goes above and beyond to help the beneficiaries!

Luke's Wings has one of the most critical missions within the military nonprofit community. Our nations heroes deserve as much support as possible, most certainly throughout their recovery and rehabilitation.

I interned for Luke's Wings this summer while in college and it was one of the most rewarding experiences. The team was extremely welcoming to me and care so deeply about their cause. What struck me the most was the personal connections that they make with the beneficiaries and how evident it is that they work hard to not only complete their mission but to do everything they can to make the service members and families feel comfortable and cared for while traveling during stressful times. I look forward to working with this organization in the future and cannot wait to see where it goes.

Such a blessing. I put in a request for my husband and I, not knowing what the outcome would be. As there is so much scams going on currently due to the pandemic I had to start over fresh with a new phone number/email. I am weary on what sites to visit, where to put my information and such. However, i put a request in with limited information as, I was wiling/able to provide documents, if needed. I explained my need for flights and our circumstances and Within a couple days, they contacted us to let us know of the approval of our flight. Thank you for helping the military community reconnect and enjoy our days, with a blessing of flights. I appreciate the good news!!!

They are always there for us, anytime we need them even to hear my complaints with complications in life, they are always there to support our family, thank you so much for everything you do for us and all of the families that goes through you guys to find some sort of release to see their loved ones.

Lukes wings have always been so great to me and my family. Spending 5 years in the hospital and my family having to go back and forth can get quite expensive but without a doubt likes wings was always there without question. They are always so kind and professional and it's not just a organization they truly care and want to get to know you as a person, as well as your family....

Thank you Lukes wings for helping my daughter & I travel to go see my son who was wounded in combat in Afghanistan. Due to only having one income as my husband is my sons caregiver with no monetary compensation finances have been tight. Thank to Lukes wings I was able to see my son & husband as my sons is recovering from his injuries he sustained. My family & I are truly grateful!

When I first got involved with Luke's Wings, it was clear right from the start how much they care about the people they help. They go above and beyond to make sure these service members AND their families are taken care of, no matter the circumstances. If they can't help for any reason, they make sure they are not alone in the process, referring them to more suitable organizations or providing additional resources to help them in their time of need.

My brother, Terry, means so much to our family. Years ago he came home from his time overseas serving in the army, and he was struggling in many areas of his life. We are thankful for how the VA hospital in Ann Arbor, MI helped him and then they let him start a VA council and a Vet to Vet program so he could help other vets. We were so proud of him.

In August we received a phone call that Terry had stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Soon Terry had to move into the VA hospice care, and then we were told that he many only have weeks to live. It was a sad time. Terry loved his family and we knew he would be encouraged if they could visit him. However, financially it didn't seem possible for our family to fly to be with Terry and our cars are old and unreliable to make the trip. Then someone gave me the phone # to Luke's Wings, and I called them right away. They were kind, compassionate, and very helpful to provide (through their donors) a way for our family to fly to be together with Terry in his final days. It was the greatest gift to our veteran brother and to us to be able to be with him. He felt so loved and he knew he was not alone. We got to be there to hold his hand, to laugh and cry with him, to share favorite memories, to read God's Word and pray and sing with him...even as he passed on into eternity to be with the Lord. Then we were there to help with his sweet daughter ... and with his touching memorial service held at the VA hospital auditorium. We thank God for Luke's Wings...for providing us flights to get our family together during the painful, yet precious time with our brother in VA hospice care. We highly recommend Luke's Wings, and we are truly humbled and blessed by their gracious help in our time of need.

They have helped our family so much! My family was with my sister throughout her treatment because of them. They are amazing! ❤️

Luke’s Wings is a great org that was created out of a desire to serve. It makes me reflect on the role of elder in the Bible. In 1 Timothy 3, this is a true saying, “If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.” I learned of Luke’s Wings back in 2009. They were willing fly a wounded warrior home to continue care.
I later began a receipent during my rehab at Walter Reed. They support Luke’s Wings provides is swift and seamless for individual(s) in need.

Luke ‘s Wings is an amazing organization that done beyond and above for my family. Thank you

Always willing to help. One of the most honest people i have meet.

I had the privilege to volunteer at the 10 year Gala on April 7, 2018 and what a tremendous experience. I'll miss a few names but Darian, Samantha, Katie, and Dakota were so busy behind scenes, getting us, the volunteers, up and running with all of our roles in the event like check in and check out, being a runner and helping people at the auction.
A real benefit was getting to speak to some of the veterans and that was very rewarding. It was so powerful that it prompted to visit Arlington the next day. I can't say enough for what they do and how they help our veterans. I look forward to future volunteering event with Luke's Wings.

A truly amazing and selfless team that works to re-unite wounded soldiers with their loved ones. I have never seen a more dedicated team.

I'm a proud Marine dad. My son was severely injured at war in Afghanistan and was hospitalized for over 3 years recovering from his wounds. My wife lost her job. I was self employed with 6 children at home still in school depending on us and I did my best to hold down my household but money was stretched out. When my son was injured, I didn't know what to do. All the kids wanted to be with their brother but how?? How... lukes wings is how. We are a very close family and to have an organization like lukes wings to care to bring families together when their injured family member need them most is incredible. Thank you lukes wings you inspired my son to want to recover by bringing us with him.

My son was injured in Afghanistan on December 13, 2011. He lost both legs and had extensive damage to both hands/arms. He also had a traumatic brain injury. He was in a Coma for a month, in intensive care for the better part of two months and in the hospital inpatient/on campus outpatient for two years eleven months and fifteen days. During that time Luke’s Wings provided my family with well over thirty flights. My son is the oldest of six children. As you can imagine we were all devastated. We had no idea how our family was going to financially sustain this blow. We were a paycheck to paycheck family. That was also something we really didn’t have time to worry about at that particular moment. All our thoughts were focused on getting Christian stabilized. We were worried every minute of every day. The family wanted to come visit but the military doesn’t cover that type of expense. I was with Christian but the rest of the family was back in Tennessee. It was exhausting to think about. Luke’s Wings stepped in and provided the first of many flights for my husband and Christian’s grandmother to come to see him in March of 2012. That was the beginning of a long and lasting relationship with Luke’s Wings. Not only did they provide flights but also participated in milestone events like the first steps on prosthetics and first public outings. Fast forward to October 2017, nearly 6 years later and we are still in touch with the staff of Luke’s Wings which I now call family. They provided us with so much during those six years but nothing as important as the friendship we share.

Luke's Wings provided many flights for my family so we could support my brother, and Army Sargent, in his recovery from wounds he sustained in Afghanistan. I truly believe that us being able to be by his side during his recovery was not just physical support, but emotional support and it was vital to his recovery. I had the honor of accompanying my brother to the Luke's Wings Gala and it was an amazing experience!

It’s a great thing they do for wounded warriors and vets

Stumbled upon Lukes Wing Gala fundraiser and thought why, not. Went to the fundraiser not expecting much since I have gone to so many, I was wrong. The passion, the involvement, the commitment was seen by everyone there. The stories and the impact was from the heart, not a publicity stunt, even if the nonprofit raised nothing, they made the people there involved in the passion for the mission to help others. I have been going to the Lukes Wings Gala ever since, not really for the items being donated, but to get me feeling alive again, that people are making a difference, against great challenges, Lukes Wings will move mountains to make you feel alive again!

The organization and all the people involved are incredible. They make it easy, in a time of stress to be able to have family either brought to you or the ability to go to them. My husband has been a patient at Walter Reed since May,dealing with surgery and complication due to combat related amputation. I hadn’t been able to see my 18 year old daughter in almost 6 months and she needed her Mom, as we are from AZ. Once we were vetted, the process was painless and within 24 hours had someone contact me to book a flight. This took the stress out of a moment of uncertainty with a quickness. Would recommend supporting this group over so many others. They truly make life easier for those dealing with unexpected stresses as well as expenses.

I can’t even begin to describe how grateful I am for Luke’s Wings!! Over the past few years they flew our boys in to Walter Reed/Bethesda so we could be a normal family while my husband recovered there! Thanksgiving, Christmas and birthdays were not missed in the 2 years we were separated!! Always grateful for those precious moments spent with our sweet boys!!

This organizations is one of the greatest that I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. My late husband, a Captain in the Army, was being treated for a very painful bone cancer at Walter Reed in Bethesda, MD. We knew that unfortunately, a cure was not to be... While we were there, our families were living in Florida. Financially it was difficult to have them with us as often as we needed them. Luke's Wings stepped in graciously so many times so that both of our families could be with us until the very end and they even flew us out to Hawaii so that my husband could attend one last St. Barb's ball where he received The Honorable Order of Saint Barbara. If it weren't for Luke's Wings, we would have had to battle so many things alone and he would not have gotten that last chance of seeing so many of his best friends and soldiers. This organization will forever be dear to mine and our families hearts.

The creation of Luke's Wings, from the founder to the entire staff, should be praised for all that they do. Not only do they do an outstanding job uniting our wounded service members with family and friends, but they do it with a passion that is matchless. They do so much more for each person they support than their website even describes...and they do it with heart and soul. They are tireless patriots who stop at nothing to accomplish their mission. I have seen countless families and friends united over the years, and that is a service that only Luke's Wings provides. The enormous scale of their support is over the top. They never stop. 365 days of the year they are bringing people together. When you are hospitalized, your recovery depends on the support of loved ones, and that means friends as well as family. Luke's Wings is the best. At the top of their field. No one does it better.

I have been working with Luke’s Wings as a volunteer for a number of years and the work they do is phenomenal. They are always putting those they serve at the forefront of all they do and are meeting a real need in the military community.

Luke’s Wings has been there for my family in a way that no other organization has been. They’ve made sure that we’ve had access to family whenever we need them even from states away while my husband is recovering from multiple serious injuries. We wouldn’t be where we are today without them!

My husband, Heath, was injured in July of 2011 while serving in Afghanistan. At the time, I was living in Boston for the summer and enjoying my first ever internship. Little did I know that my life was about to change. With the help of Luke's Wings and other generous NGOs I was able to see Heath frequently throughout his recovery in Georgia.

As a college student I had little to no funds to fly myself to Augusta, GA and wasn't even able to rent a car without a huge fee; taking flying to Atlanta and renting a car off the table. Luckily, I didn't have to worry about that for too long because Luke's Wings stepped in. Luke's Wings strengthened our relationship, it was actually on one of my Luke's Wings trips that he asked me to marry him. I was able to be a part of his recovery while still working towards my degree. We also adopted our first dog together on one of my Luke's Wings trips.

Big hearts, great people, awesome support. Plus, they all genuinely care about each and every person they serve.

I've had a chance to meet the (tiny but mighty!) staff of Luke's Wings and am in awe of how much they are able to accomplish with so little overhead. By keeping their team small, they are able to devote a huge portion of their incoming donations to their mission of keeping veterans connected to a support network. Despite their small staff size, they are able to respond to veteran requests very quickly, and the veterans I've spoken to who have benefited from Luke's Wings have nothing but praise for both the general operation and the wonderful women who staff it.

Luke's Wings is an amazing organization! They strive for excellence in serving our Wounded Warriors by taking care of the major and minor details so desperately needed, but often overlooked. The fact that they provide flights for loved ones of our wounded heroes so they can be by their side during the recovery process is priceless. The touch of a hand, the warmth of a kiss or just the presence of a loved one can work miracles that even modern medicine at times cannot accomplish. When you stop and think about the sacrifices these men and women have made, it is our duty to enhance their recovery and thank God we have Luke's Wings to make that happen. It is an organization I am proud to donate to, be involved with and watch as they continue to dedicate themselves and resources to make a difference in our military heroes' lives. All the events we have attended have been focused on the men and women whom they serve as well as uplifting, emotional and rewarding for those of us in attendance. You walk away knowing you have made a difference - what an awesome feeling! Thank you Luke's Wings!!

Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic fundraising team

What a wonderful organization! We are elated with Luke's Wings support. Faced with a serious medical condition- a cancerous brain tumor, I became dependent upon my brother to take care of me. Luke's Wings made that support possible by funding multiple trips from Florida to Maryland. Also, the Luke's Wings staff was extremely friendly and focused on our well being, inviting us to exclusive events. As a veteran, I am extremely blessed to be eligible for such a fantastic program.
Anne-marie and Gary

Facing my second spinal surgery in less than a year, and dealing with severe PTSD and a TBI, my family was concerned that my wife would not be able to take care of my children while giving me the care I needed, especially in the first critical week after surgery. Luke's Wings stepped in and offered to fly in my parents to assist with post surgical care and to aid with our family in a severe time and need. The folks at Luke's Wings were so wonderful, doing everything they could to work with my parents and get them flown in quickly and without any problems. They made such a large impact that my parents have even started donating their miles to the organization for their appreciation. In a time of so much red tape to prove your need and combat injuries, working with the staff at Luke's Wings were a blessing. They are an amazingly caring staff who just wants to take care of those veterans and their families that truly need it. We couldn't have done it without them!

When my best friend, Adam Devine, lost both of his legs while serving overseas he was getting treatment at Walter Reed Hospital. Through the generosity of Luke's Wings I was able to visit Adam multiple times.

I am a Registered Nurse and I work with Marines and Sailors who are Combat Casualties. I have called Luke's wings on several occasions on behalf of these Veterans and their families and Luke's Wings has been able to assist each and every time in getting them where they needed to go! Whether to visit their combat brothers and or family or even to go to medical evaluations! This is a top notch organization, where you can see what your donation dollars are doing.

I was fortunate to have been introduced to Luke's Wings at a Chamber event last summer. I was so impressed with their mission that I made a decision to get involved with their wonderful cause immediately. When you understand the sacrifices our American Heroes / Wounded Warriors have made for our country, it is a "no brainer" to choose this Non Profit to donate to. We have attended events, met the owners, met some of the Wounded Warriors and have seen firsthand the difference this organization is making!! Excellent organization, excellent cause, excellent mission. I am a business owner and have chosen Luke's Wings as the non-profit we support. I encourage others to do the same, Thank you Luke's Wings for working hard to take care of those who have taken care of us. God Bless the USA.

My daughter was injured in July 2013 in the Nanghar Province, Afghanistan. We are from Wisconsin and get back when we can. With the help of Lukes Wings, Jennifer Magurer and Sandy, we have been able to be back for special occasions and truly important moments. We can't say "Thank You" enough for all their great work. Just recently I've met a lot of the other staff and volunteers from Lukes Wings, what can I say...Great group of people!

Thus charity has helped many of my friends who were injured be qble to have family members close by and rushed employees are amazingly kind and involved.

While my husband and I were at Walter Reed we could not financially afford to see our family all the way in Ca for the holidays. Luke's Wings were always there to help us when we needed to see our family, even if any emergency came up. We were able to contact them easily with no questions asked and then we were on a flight. This foundation is awesome at what they do.

On December 9,2011 our life's changed forever . My son was injured by an bomb . We had to make tough choices and one of us had to quit our job and go be by his side . I was it , I took wrong clothes and not even a jacket to dc. We couldn't afford to go shopping money was not there for anything even for my husband to come see my son . Jennifer with Luke's wings stepped up and was there for us . Her and Luke's wings made it possible for us to stay connected as a family . We have two boys and one was still in school in Texas so it was hard to be needed in both places ,,they are always there for us for anything they can help with and more . Please keep this group in your prayers and thoughts when donating , they truly use the funds for clients and not Hugh salaries for broad members . Thank you Margaret burleson

In January of this year, 2015, I received a call from my sister in TX. My precious WWII Dad was in the process of passing from this life. Being Senior Citizens ourselves and in a financial bind, I called Luke's Wings. I spoke with a precious lady and by that evening, my husband and I were flying from MN to TX, at no cost to us. I did make it in time, even though my Dad couldn't respond much, I was able to speak to him, hug and kiss him and tell him how much I loved him.
I will be forever grateful to Luke's Wings for that opportunity to be with my Dad at that time. They are a wonderful service doing the best they can for not only the service people, but their families as well. It is one place the donations are used for the people, they do what they say they will do.

Luke's Wings changes lives. Having met dozens of servicemembers and their families that have been provided with care by this organization, I can confidently say that there is a personal touch from the staff at Luke's Wings that simply does not exist in other nonprofits.

Lindsay and Jennifer oversee a top tier organization with minimal, and dedicated, staff. Not only does Luke's Wings provide hundreds of flight per year to needing families - but the organization often reaches out to those in need before they have a chance to make a request. Luke's Wings is a standout example of an organization that provides proactive, not just reactive, care. Because every day, the people who work there are looking for people to help.

I would challenge anyone to describe a nonprofit which has such an extraordinary record of care. And its beneficiaries are the very first ones to sing the praises of Luke's Wings. In my mind, there is no higher statement of an organization's success than one made by someone it has helped.

Luke's Wings goes far above and beyond the call of duty in helping servicemembers and their families. The staff forms personal relationships with them, months and sometimes years after they found them in their time of need.

Servicemembers are asked to potentially give their last full measure of devotion on the battlefield. And nothing less is required of their families. No one understands this better than the staff at Luke's Wings; and they deserve every possible public recognition and honor.

When my husband was wounded, he was hospitalized for a long period and I was unable to be away from work for the entire time. Luke's Wings enabled us to cover the gaps by flying in family and friends to assist with his convalescence. The staff worked overtime to meet our requests for assistance- even the short-notice ones!- and always seemed happy to do it. We are so grateful for the help this nonprofit provided us during a difficult and trying time.

Lukes wings is an amazing organization. They made it possible for my mother her sister and I to see my grandfather who was a Vietnam vet and on hospice. He lived in another state and his hospice nurses had informed us that he wasn't expected to make it more than a few days. Without Lukes Wings help we would not have been able to see him or say goodbye. What they did for us meant everything to my family. I could never thank them enough!

Luke's Wings is one of the most amazing groups in the DC area. From the help with getting flights, to random Friday night ball games, I have never been disappointed or bored with the outcome. The team at Luke's Wings is a top notch group that actually and truly cares. #keepthemflying

This organization has assisted numerous wounded combat vets. Every dollar is utilized for the veterans they assist.

Hello, my name is SGT Wilson. I am a Soldier who was wounded in Afghanistan in 2014, I wanted to write a little note letting others that might need help in their travels to visit family or friends.
I saw a segment on the "Today Show" about Lukes Wings expressing the desire to help reunite Service Members with their family's.
The process is very simple, in fact I filled out the form on my iPhone. I heard back from a representative of Lukes Wings witching 24hrs, they worked with and around my Leave dates and I have been able to visit my family on different occasions.
I'd just like to add they have a wonderful staff of people there one of which is named Jennifer Meager who helped me even on her day off... I can't express enough gratitude for Lukes Wings !

Hi there !! I am a combat veteran that is currently undergoing a multitude of different treatments to care for myself as I have a Traumatic brain injury. I am currently doing many therapies and spend most of my day on a daily basis at the doctor. Thanks to Luke's Wings I am able to send my son to visit his grandmother for the summer so that I can focus on my care and not worry about not being around for my son and taking care of his needs. This organization really cares about the well being of not only Soldiers, but their families as well. I am so very grateful to them. My son is ecstatic as well. AGAIN....THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH LUKES WINGS!!!!!

Luke's Wings is an amazing non-profit that has done so many things for many many wounded and thier families, including my husband and myself.
Thank you,
Brenda N.

May 8, 2012, our then 22 year old son, a Lance Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps stationed in Afghanistan, stepped on an IED and lost both of his legs. It doesnt take much of an imagination to conjure up the simultaneous feelings of shock, fear, sorrow, nausea, and confusion, along with gratitude that your loved one is alive, that family and friends feel upon hearing this news. The first days are a blur. The Marine Corps flew my husband, myself, and one of our 5 children, our younger son, from Pueblo, Colorado to D.C. to Walter Reed Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. What a joy to see our precious son, alive and very upbeat, very much himself in spite of his injuries. How very quickly it becomes overwhelming when you are told of the months, possibly years of treatment that lie ahead and the realization that one of us will be able, thank God, to stay with him through his recovery time, but that we will be separated as a family. After a few days, my husband and younger son flew home and I stayed with our injured son. We were told about Luke's Wings, a wonderful organization that wil fly family in to visit their wounded warrior for free. What a Godsend! Our family of 7 is very close and the joy that it brought my son to have his three sisters and his beloved niece able to visit him later that week was the best medicine in the world. Many times throughout the next year, Luke's Wings provided flights which I credit directly with my son's cheerful attitude, quick healing, and keeping our family close. I was away from my then 15 year old daughter and my husband throughout that year and from my 10 year old daughter for 6 months, but thanks to Luke's Wings, my son and I flew home for the best Thanksgiving and Christmas ever, our first visit home since May. Anytime I am asked what charities were the most helpful during our time at Walter Reed, Luke's Wings is at the top of the list. Not only did they keep us together as a family, flying us between Colorado and D.C., but Jen Magerer, the liaison at Luke's Wings, is a friend to all the families at Walter Reed, coordinating fun outings, providing for us in ways above and beyond her job description, and just being a friend. I know this is a bit long, but I just can't say enough about this wonderful charity. My son and I came home this May, one year after his injuries. He is doing very well. He is now engaged to a lovely young lady who was his girlfriend last May and is now his fiancée. Luke's Wings flew her out several times over the last year as well, which definitely contributed to my son's healing process and happiness. To our family, Luke's Wings are angel's wings.

Hi, my name is Rebecca Strong, the wife of Chaplain Will Strong Jr. Chaplain Strong collapsed in Fort Irwin, California due to a condition called Hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain). He has had a lot of complications due to this condition and has had two brain surgeries to place a shunt to remove fluid off his brain. Last April, Lindsay Kin and Fletcher flew to the Hydro Angel of the Year Event in San Antonio, Texas to meet Will and let him know that he was going to get his dream come true. His dream was to fly to Alaska to see his family, including his sister whom he hadn't seen in over 12 years. He was suppose to fly last July, but was too sick to do so. Will was medically retired in September of 2012. Our family is currently visiting Wasilla, Alaska and we are so thankful to Luke's Wings who was able to purchase our tickets and for following up with us through out this past year as we needed to wait for him to be well enough. I definitely recommend that people should give to this organization as they are doing so much to help our wounded military families. I haven't seen my husband smile this much in a very long time. Thank you Luke's Wings.

Hello my name is CPL Joshua Lopez. I am a US Marine injured early April 2013, while in combat in Afghanistan. Ever since have been hospitalized recovering from my many injuries at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. I come from a big family having 6 younger siblings, my father self employed and his work load is very slow and my mother who lost her job to be with me caring for all needs this whole time. Luke's Wings unselfish acts of kindness has allowed my mother to be with me as well fly back and forth home to also attend to the rest of the family. Without their dedication and generosity, it would be impossible for my family to assist me as they have. I am forever grateful for all their hard work, their kindness and the immediate flights they provide which makes a world of a difference in my spiritual outcome as well as in my recovery progress. I've witnessed their devotion at Walter Reed visiting numerous families from all branches. Spending countless hours of their own time making life a little nicer for the injured. Bringing personal items such as clothing for the ladies to attend the balls. Things such as that that they do not have to do but do so because of their sincere kind nature. I've seen and delt with other organizations and by far Luke's wings has touched my heart the most. Thank you Jennifer, Tammi, Linsey and Fletcher. I'm humbled by your blessings! God bless Luke's wings

Great organization that helped us in the time of need. Very carrying people and each and everyone of them is taking time to be personally involved in the lives of wounded soldiers.

Luke's Wings make it possible for me to come visit my brother at Walter Reed. He was wounded in Afghanistan almost three years ago and is still there doing physical therapy every day. It is because of Luke's Wings that I am able to come visit him and marvel in his progress- I would not be able to afford a plane ticket across the country and they make it possible. It has been especially touching to me when they reach out in times of uncertainty and get you there as soon as possible when your wounded warrior is back in the hospital and in need of the love of their family. Thank you Luke's Wings for everything you do!

Not only have I been a volunteer for over a year at this point, I have also taken this cause on as my platform for the Exquisite International pageant. I volunteer as well as help spread awareness on this cause because in my heart they are the most important charity I could ever spend my free time working for. I hope that more people come to realize that taking care of our wounded Veterans is not a luxury its a necessity.

On January 24, my 82 year old father was scheduled for surgery on his right leg. He has had approximately 13 surgeries to include five heart surgeries. He has also had prostate cancer. My father had surgery in November 2011 and died during the procedure but the doctors were able to revive him. I requested help from Luke's Wings to be with my father before, during and after his surgery. His is a Marine Veteran who lives in Florida and I am an Air Force Veteran who lives in Texas. My father is married and he and my stepmother have raised three grandchildren for the past 17 years. The eldest child who is now 18, just recently moved from their home. They sill have two children there, ages 16 and 15. There are no school buses for help, no local grocery stores or gas stations. They only own one car. Despite their ages and my dad's heath, they have had to manage raising children on limited income and resources and little support from others. I was not sure how much help I could be, but I wanted to be there to help and support my parents before and after my dad's surgery.
The surgery was to help restore blood circulation to his foot. His does not have diabetes, but has had poor circulation in his veins and arteries for years. He has had most of the veins in his left leg replaced. Veins have been taken from his arms and used elsewhere. He has had surgery on his right leg before and has plastic veins in it. For some reason, there was no blood flow below the knee of his right leg so one of the surgeons recommend amputation of the leg above the knee. Another surgeon suggested they wait until they open his leg and see what other options they may have. During surgery, the doctors found a functioning vein below the knee which ran to the foot. The vein which was not functioning was replaced with a vein from a cadaver and connected to a working vein in the thigh area and the working vein in the shin area. He stay in the hospital a few days to ensure the vein would continue to function and provide blood flow to his foot. He has a strong pulse in his foot. My step mother and I took turns staying with him in the hospital. Once home, I was able to help with getting the children to school, getting him to the bathroom, in and out of his chair, making him comfortable, staying with him so my stepmother could go to the grocery store, taking him to a doctor's appointment., etc.
When he went into surgery, my stepmother, father and I had some of the same fears. Would he survive? Would he lose and leg and if so, could he return home? How would my stepmother be able to manage a 6', 280 lb man? How would she be able to manage the children without him? When I found out he was not going to lose his leg and he could eventually return home, all I could do was cry and be thankful he was still alive.
This may be more information than requested, but I want to some how convey how important it was for my father and me to be there during this time. I am very fortunate to still have my father in my life at our ages. Thank you Luke's Wings and your supporte for allowing me to have this opportunity to spend time he and his family. We not only spent time together, we got to create memories and I believe drew us closer together. I will always be grateful. Thank you.

My fiance Jessie is a double amputee, above the knee. He was injured in Afghanistan Oct. 17, 2011. Jessie and I first heard about Luke's Wings through their No Soldier Spends Christmas Alone campaign 2011 and got our first flight through them with this program. We definitely did not spend Christmas alone that year and were able to fly home to spend it with family and friends instead of in a hospital room. Since then, the organization has flown us several times, including a surprise visit to Jessie's 9 year old brother for his birthday who had not seen Jessie since before he was deployed to Afghanistan. We're very grateful for what they do, not only for us, but for the many other families that have been impacted by their flights and also their friendship. Jessie and I are so proud to be a part of the Luke's Wings Family!! I recommend Luke's Wings to all the new families at the hospital that I can.

My son CPL Joshua Lopez a US Marine, was injured in Afghanistan on April 2, 2012 while in combat after he stepped on a 40 pound IED (improvised exposive devise.) The explosion resulted in many serious injuries. My husband is self employed and I began a new job the day my son was blown up. Although we have a large family and know they need us, Joshua was a priority and being with him meant we would figure all else out later. This was the hardest experience of my life and even at my age, I had been through many trails. For my husband and I to witness our son go through so many surgical procedures sometime 2-3 per week for almost two (2) months was the worse feeling EVER! And having six (6) children at home depending on us just brought so much anguish! To be helpless and still have other life situations coming on it was very helpful to have an organization such as Luke's Wings out there making miracles happen for families who need to be together but do not have the financial means. Thanks to Luke's Wings I was able to fly back and forths from Walter Reed Medical Center where my son Joshua is a patient and home to be with my children and husband as well. I call it, "Able to be in two worlds". It's one less life stressor I as a mother and a wife had to endure because of their kindness and dedication in seeking donations/sponsors to make miracles happen. Here are my sons injuries: His pelvis was broken front & back, lacerations to the right arm, right hand wounded causing a hole through the hand, left heel was detached, lacerations to both legs from heel to up to buttocks, Left leg loss of tissue needing full skin grafting, right leg loss 15cm of tibia, muscle and tissue. Attmepts to salvage the right leg but after four (4) months in severe pain and negative results from surgeries, Joshua decided to have the lower leg amputated. Mentally he is a trooper and well! God bless Luke's Wings now and forever! I will always be humbly grateful for their existance! Mrs. Jessica Meglone-Lopez

My husband was severly wounded in Iraq in 2008. We lived in the Maryland area for 4 years while my husband spent countless hours going back and worth to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. At the end of 2011 we decided we wanted to go back to my husbands home state of Arkansas to visit with his entire family for Christmas. We were trying to plan our trip when I remembered Luke's Wings helps get soldiers home for the hoildays. I called and after some careful planning we were not only able to fly our entire family of 6 to Arkansas but they also helped us with a rental car. I'm not sure Luke's Wings even does rental cars all the time but with 4 little boys we needed a car to get around to visit family members. We spent 2 weeks reconnecting with my husbands family and enjoyed ever last minute we could with them. It was truly a blessing to have had the oppunity to not worry about ligistics and driving and hotels!! Anyone with kids knows how hard it is to plan long trips!! Thank you Luke's Wings you were a large part in our awesome family time;)

My son was critically wounded in Afghanistan last year. We live in Southern California and Justin is in Bethesda Maryland. Being that far from home it is extremely difficult. Thank Goodness for Luke's Wings helping to fly Justin and I home to be with our family for our 30 days of leave this year! We could not have done it without you! Thank you so much again..

Wonderful origination! The work you do to help wounded warriors be with family at this most important time in their recovery is wonderful for the family and the soldier. Keep up the fabulous work!

Last September my husband lost both his legs in Afghanistan. I learned about Luke's Wings from Jennifer who we met at the Fisher House. She was so kind to our family and we now consider her a dear friend. She is always wearing a smile and has a heart of gold. Luke's Wings flew out our son and our nephew from California and our niece from Texas, during the Christmas holiday last year. That ment so much to Travis and the kids. Working with them is simple. I filled out a form and that day I was comtacted and had flights for the kids. They have helped our family two other times and we are truely THANKFUL. Our Family Loves Luke's Wings! Thank You so Much for what you do for us! We will always be THANKFUL.

My son was wounded in Afghanistan on May 8th. We received word of his injuries shortly thereafter. At first we were in shock that our son had lost both legs, the right leg just below the knee and his left leg at the knee. He had sustained other injuries, but the report led us to believe that Colton was in critical but stable condition in a medical facility in Afghanistan. He was transported to three different facilities in Afghanistan and finally flown to Landstuhl, Germany. After the initial shock, my wife and I spent a few days crying. Our hearts were broken until we heard our sons voice from a hospital bed in Germany. He assured us that everything would be alright. He even said that when he returned home he was going to be "patient, kind, and nice." We were amazed at his perspective and attitude. After talking to him we became a little more hopeful. Colton arrived at Walter Reed National Medical Military Center on May 13th. We flew out on the 15th and were so glad to see our son. He was still alive. HIs injuries could have been way worse. He had both his hands and his mental faculties. It was during this five day visit that we learned of the Semper Fi Fund, Luke's Wings, and other non-profit organizations that help families of wounded warriors. Through SSgt. Lippold we were introduced to Jennifer Magerer, who works with Luke's Wings. As I stated before we were greatly encouraged and given hope when we heard my sons voice from Germany. He was alive. The same is true with Luke's Wings. When we heard what they were able to do for us in providing travel expenses and making reservations for our travel to and from the Bethesda area we were given hope and in turn Colton would be given hope and greatly encouraged by family members and friends who would be able to visit with him. To date, thousands of dollars of airfare have been provided to my family. Both sets of grandparents from Colorado have been out to see Colton. Colton's girl friend has flown from Florida to see Colton numerous times. A friend from the Marine Corp from California was supplied funds for travel. Colton's immediate family has been provided airfare for many, many airplane rides across the country from Colorado. Colton has even had the joy of tossing his little niece in the air on two different occasions. I just got back from Walter Reed this past weekend (9/14-9/17). My son and I were participants in the Navy 5-miler. Colton and I completed the race. We didn't set any records, but all were amazed that just four months after being severely wounded Colton was able to walk five miles with his prosthesis. Incidently, my daughter and grand daughter accompanied me on this trip provided by none other than Luke's Wings. Thank God for his healing touch in Colton's life. Thank God for a great supportive and praying family. Thank God for our kind, generous and praying friends. Thank God for Luke's Wings and all their kind, caring, and hardworking staff. Jennifer Magerer has been our contact. Thank you Jennifer for all you do. You all have made a tremendous difference, giving us hope and many wonderful times together with the family and with Colton. This time spent with him has sped up the healing process (mentally, physically, emotionally). Because of all of this Colton will be coming home soon. Thank you Luke's Wings.

First let say that I am a big military supporter. I wanted to be involved in ways other than money. It is hard to do this when you yourself are not in the military. I was not sure how to get involved until I met Lindsay Kin. She is one of the nicest, most well spoken people I know. When she talked to me about "Luke's Wings" I knew it was an organization that made such a difference that I wanted to be involved. Then I met Fletcher Gill, Jennifer Megerer and Tammi Armstrong and I knew I had to be apart of this group of incredibly hard working people dedicated to their cause. I have now worked with "Luke's Wings" for the last two years and am proud of what they do and want as many people to know what a special organization this truly is.

Luke's Wings is such an incredible organization and I have never had a more fulfilling volunteer position. Fletcher Gill and Lindsay Kin are tremendous leaders who share their passion for wounded warriors by working tirelessly to make sure they receive the care and support they need by having their family and loved ones close by. Lindsay has done an amazing job getting the word out and getting the community involved and supporting the Luke's Wings cause especially through the use of social media and warming our hearts daily with pictures of a wounded warrior surrounded by their support system. We receive dozens of emails a month letting us know of upcoming volunteer activities, sharing good news and upcoming fundraising events so we can always find ways to stay involved . I wear my shirt proudly around town and have been stopped a few times with veterans sharing their experience with Luke's Wings with me and how it changed the course of their recovery and is part of the reason they are here today. All of us volunteers have been treated with nothing but kindness and we always feel as though we are a part of the D.C philanthropic community and doing our part to those soldiers who have done so much for us.

Luke's Wings is a wonderful organization that is 100% committed to reuniting military families. When the men and women of our country bravely volunteer for our country abroad, we must remember that their families are also serving their country by supporting our servicemen. Luke's Wings helps to support those families by reuniting them following an injury, in times of need, during the holidays, etc. Luke's Wings is also a very efficient organization - it is well-managed and works to ensure that every donated dollar is well-spent.

I came across the opportunity to volunteer for Luke's Wings a few years ago shortly after moving to DC and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had as a volunteer! Everyone was so friendly, warm and welcoming in what can at times feel like a difficult social scene to break into. Coming from a military background, I can't say enough regarding how passionate this core group is about helping our wounded warriors and their families during such a critical time of need by connecting them with their loved ones. I love to see how much Luke's Wings continues to grow and can't wait to see what's in store for it's future!

I have witnessed, first-hand, just how much Fletcher, Lindsay, and the rest of the Luke's Wings team, care about their mission. The flights they provide have already positively changed thousands of lives, and yet they always have their mind focused on how they can help the next family. They are trustworthy and thoughtful, and they deserve your support!

My son in law was severely injured in Afghanistan this past April, he lost all of his limbs which has been terribly tragic for him, his wife and baby girl. Shortly after we arrived at Walter Reed, we were approached by the nicest, sweetest, most generous representatives from Luke's Wings. They have flown several members of our family to and from Walter Reed a number of times, so that we could help during this most difficult, life-altering time in our children's lives. With out the help of Luke's Wings, there is no way we could have been there to help out. The people that work for this loving organization have brought baked goods to the soldiers, they come and talk to the families and quickly become friends to those of us who are like fish out of water. It's very hard dealing with a tragedy when it hits, and it's harder when you're in an unfamiliar city with unfamiliar faces and the constant worry about your loved one. Lukes Wings was a God send for our family and they continue to help us five months later, it's been vital in our soldier's recovery. Thank you to ALL that work for Luke's Wings and to the generous donors.

You don't have to ask me if this charity is worthwhile - attend any fundraiser and ask any soldier. Better yet, ask a soldier's parent who was flown in thanks to Luke's Wings. Our soldiers are so strong and brave, and they might not always ask to have their parents by their sides. Enter Luke's Wings. With a simple phone call or email, mom has herself a ticket to Walter Reed to be there. This charity is "technically" a military-based charity, but that's incomplete. This charity serves families, and keeps them together at some of the most difficult times they can face. I'm beyond impressed!!!

Reviewers on GuideStar have the opportunity to rate the impact of a charity, with the highest being "Life Changing." No organization meets that mark the way Luke's Wings does. They work tirelessly to provide soldiers with the best support system and unconditional love - that of their families. They are successful because they truly believe in their cause and work steadfastly to fulfill their mission statement. This is not a hobby or a pet project - this is their passion. Thank you Luke's Wings, for taking the initiative on something we all should be doing without question - supporting our troops and their families.

I'm so saddened to see bullying on the review page of one of the best organizations that I have ever encountered. What Luke's Wings does for our veterans and their families is so noble, so giving. I had the honor of talking to wounded veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan at a recent fundraiser and they were so appreciative - one even said it made all the difference in his recovery. Luke's Wings is a small non--profit with a small team, and they pour their hearts and souls into helping out veterans and families so that no soldier has to recover alone. The impact that these individuals has made already - and continues to make - is humbling. They are an inspiration to more than those they serve, they set an example for everyone around them. Bravo, Luke's Wings!!

Luke's Wings is an incredible organization that I have had the joy of volunteering with this past year. I became aware of the organization by chance, as one of my friends had attended one of their events and told me of their effort in helping wounded warriors and their families. Being from Annapolis, I have a tremendous amount of respect for not only the Navy, but all branches of the military. I am an event planner, and when I heard that Luke's Wings was in need of assistance in planning their fundraising events, I immediately offered my services, free of charge. DC is a city where there are events benefitting charities practically every night, and the competition to raise funds for worthy organizations is fierce. The only way to make your charity known is through publicity, and those involved with Luke's Wings work tirelessly to create awareness and raise funds to maintain their core values and fulfill their mission of providing free airline tickets and hotel stays for the families of our wounded soldiers. Luke's Wings is completely transparent in everything they do, and were recently recognized by the White House for their hard work and dedication to members of our military. They have flown countless service members and their families, and if you need any confirmation of the difference Luke's Wings has made in their lives, there are plenty of stories you can read about on the Luke's Wings website. I absolutely admire this organization and the people involved in making a difference, and look forward to volunteering with them for many years to come.

The work that Luke's Wings is doing is priceless!! Not only do the donations help families visit recovering troops, but they're also helping these same wounded warriors get home for Christmas. The core team of staff and volunteers are so compassionate, professional and sympathetic to what these families are going through.

Luke's Wings reminds us that we must not forget those who serve, and particularly those who have been injured in that service. Luke's Wings brings family and service members together when often the individuals themselves can not afford it and this makes a tremendous impact on them, their families and their communities.

Unfortunately, Luke's Wings exists primarily to facilitate the founder's colossal ego. He uses the organization as an excuse to parade himself around the "charity" social scene. The central purpose of these events are for the founder to present himself front and center and pat himself on the back. The wounded warriors in wheelchairs become an accessory for photo ops... and your donations to this group will only provide more support for his narcissistic agenda.

This is a truly amazing organization. They have a single, well-defined core mission: bringing the families and friends of wounded (most egregiously--TBI, amputees, etc.) warriors to be with them while in one of the ten rehab hospitals in the U.S. It makes such a real difference to the wounded men and women of our Armed Services to have family members with them as they recover and begin a new chapter in their lives and many cannot afford airline tickets and hotel rooms. I sent my donation on a Tues, got a thank you on Thurs., and an email update on Friday of how my money was used to fly the family of a Marine amputee's family from Tennessee to D.C. to visit him while at Walter Reed. I got to know the Marine, and see a photo slideshow of his rehab through their Facebook page and email updates. I was blown away by their efficient and immediate use of my donation, and by the way their staff actually goes to Walter Reed each week to spend time with the wounded warriors and their families who are visiting. I wish all non-profits worked like this.