TRAVEL ASSISTANCE

Help for your travels

AIR CARE ALLIANCE

Referral agency for TWA Operation Liftoff and AirLife Line.

AIR FLIGHT AMERICA

A national network of volunteer pilots who provide free air transportation for ambulatory patients and time critical cargo. 800-446-1231

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AMERICAN AIRLINES / MILES FOR KIDS IN NEED

American Airlines offers one flight per patient; must be referred by a non-profit organization. Based on financial need which must be verified. Telephone 817-469-9474

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ANGEL FLIGHT SOARS

We coordinate free medical flights for all of the patient’s needs throughout the entire transplant process.

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ANGEL FLIGHT WEST

Angel Flight West is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization that arranges free, non-emergency air travel for children and adults with serious medical conditions and other compelling needs. Our network of 1,400+ pilots throughout the 13 western states donate their aircraft, piloting skills, and all flying costs to help families in need, enabling them to receive vital treatment that might otherwise be inaccessible because of financial, medical, or geographic limitations.

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CHILDREN'S TRANSPLANT INITIATIVE

Houston, TX

Providing support for children and their families throughout their transplant journey.

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CORPORATE ANGEL NETWORK

Flights on corporate jets for cancer patients, bone marrow donors and bone marrow recipients. 866- 328-1313

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GIFT OF LIFE FAMILY HOUSE

Philadelphia, PA

Gift of Life Howie's House serves as a “home away from home” for transplant patients and their families by providing temporary, affordable lodging, and supportive services to those who travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for transplant-related care. Gift of Life Howie's House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.

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MERCY MEDICAL ANGELS (MMA)

Provides access to long-distance medical care by providing charitable medical transportation throughout the United States and at times internationally.

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Miracle Flights

United States

Miracle Flights

Serves pediatric patients (ages 17 and under) and up to two caregivers
Provides free commercial airline tickets on major U.S. airlines
Travel must be for scheduled medical care
Families must meet financial eligibility guidelines
Applications must be submitted at least 14 days before travel

Learn more: miracleflights.org

Apply: miracleflights.org/request-a-flight/

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITAL HOSPITALITY HOUSES

Provides information about facilities offering lodging for families and/or patients during medical treatment away from home. 800-542-9730

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NATIONAL PATIENT TRAVEL HOTLINE

serves to make referrals and provide “how to get there” assistance for any patient needing to travel to a distant specialized medical facility for evaluation, diagnosis or treatment. Patients served are people for whom the cost of long-distance travel for medical care is difficult financially. 800-296-1217

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If you know of a resource that we may have missed and would be a great help to a transplant family in need, please write us at contact@transplantfamilies.org .