Welcome

The promise of Hope Air is that when it comes to healthcare, no one will be left behind no matter where they live or their financial challenges.

Learn more about why Hope Air is an essential part of the Canadian healthcare system. Watch this video.

Our Mission

To provide Canadians in financial need with free travel and accommodations for medical care far from home.

Our Vision

A world in which every Canadian has access to the healthcare they need, despite distance or cost of travel.

Do you know?

3.2 million

Canadians live below the poverty line, including 566,000 children.

10 million+

people live outside of large city centres, and more than 30% of the population requires a visit to a medical specialist.

27% of patients

would cancel or postpone their appointments without the help of Hope Air.

Our Impact

by the numbers



150,000+


155,000+

Total travel arrangements since 1986



7,000


6,817

Total travel arrangements provided for 2020



5,000


4,852

Flights in 2020



4,000


3,928

Volunteers hours donated



2,000


1,717

Patients travelled



1,000


804

Bridge and ferry passes (PEI)

Hear from our patients

ACROSS THE COUNTRY

N S E W
Thanks for the assistance you gave me by providing me with a flight to a medical appointment in Halifax. It took the mental and financial burden away from me and let me concentrate on my health issues.
St. Lawrence, Newfoundland

STORIES OF IMPACT

Patients who have been helped by Hope Air

Maggin

Edmonton, AB

“I probably wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Hope Air. Knowing some people care and are backing me up means the world to me.”

Kalena

Prince George, BC

Since 2012, Kalena and her mother have made more than 75 trips with Hope Air, and because of those vital treatments, Kalena is now in remission.

STAKEHOLDERS

We are so grateful to each supporter of Hope Air for helping provide better access to medical care for thousands of Canadians in need.

Thank you to

OUR DONORS

We thank the many organizations and individuals who generously support Hope Air’s mission.

We’re proud to be recognized by

FINANCIALS

REVENUE

  • 41% – Governments
  • 25% – Foundations
  • 19% – Corporations
  • 9% – Individuals
  • 6% – Gifts in kind

Expenses

  • 74% – Mission-related programs
  • 17% – Fundraising
  • 9% – Admin