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Causes: Birth Defects & Genetic Diseases, Emergency Medical Services & Transport, Health, Health Support, Human Services, Transportation Assistance
Mission: Miracle Flights is a 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. We provide free commercial flights to children in need of live-changing medical care not found in their local communities.
Results: Since 1985, Miracle Flights has flown over 98 million miles. We currently book 700 flights per month to treatment centers across the United States.
Target demographics: Miracle Flights accepts applications for children aged 17 and younger who have a confirmed medical appointment requiring air travel. The child patient must be medically cleared to safely travel on a commercial plane.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Sick children and their families who need to reach medical care not found in their home communities.
Geographic areas served: The continental United States
Programs: Miracle Flights provides free commercial airline flights to children and their families for as many times as needed at no cost.