MERCY FLIGHTS | CORPORATE ANGEL NETWORK
Corporate Angel Network arranges free travel on corporate jets for cancer patients, bone marrow donors and bone marrow recipients, as long as they: - Must be a cancer patient (or bone marrow donor or recipient) - Traveling to treatment, consultation, or a check-up - Traveling to recognized treatment centers as listed with the National Cancer Institute or the American College of Surgeons - Able to walk up the steps of a corporate aircraft without assistance - Not in need of oxygen, IV, or onboard medical assistance. By taking a Corporate Angel flight, a patient: - Receive lifesaving specialized treatment not available in their local area - Able to travel to clinical trials resulting in potential cures for thousands - Avoid dangers of commercial travel due to immune deficiencies - Reduce financial burden of travel - Can be accompanied by family member(s) or companion - Financial qualification not required.
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211 Pathways
Physical Address
Westchester County Airport, White Plains, NY 10604-1215
Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Fax
(914) 328-3938
Voice
Voice
Application process
Call 866-328-1313 or visit website for information.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Anyone needing air transportation to recognized cancer treatment center in the continental U.S. Eligibility is not based on financial need, and patients may travel as often as necessary.
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CORPORATE ANGEL NETWORK
Offers cancer patients access to the best possible treatment for their specific type of cancer by arranging free travel to treatment across the country using empty seats on corporate jets. This not only improves the patients' chances of survival but at the same time, it reduces their emotional stress, physical discomfort and financial burden. Eligibility to participate in our program is open to all cancer patients, bone marrow donors, and bone marrow recipients who are ambulatory and not in need of medical support while traveling. Eligibility is not based on financial need, and patients may travel as often as necessary.