More than
155000
total travel arrangements since 1986
.
6817
total travel arrangements provided in 2020
Without Hope Air
35%
of patients would travel by bus or car 4-12+ hours each way to reach their medical appointments
27%
of patients would cancel or postpone their appointments
7
people benefit for every patient assisted
Hope Air’s support has a ripple effect and not only benefits patients but also their families, friends, co-workers and healthcare workers.
Breakdown
4852
flights
804
bridge and ferry passes (PEI)
1161
nights of accommodations
1717
patients travelled
38%
of patients travelled with escorts
3928
volunteer hours donated
Patients most often travel for
Cancer
27%
Cardiovascular disorders
13%
Musculoskeletal disorders
(e.g., joint replacement, arthritis, scoliosis)
8%
Nervous system disorders
(e.g., cerebral palsy, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis)
7%
Eye disorders
(e.g., cataracts, glaucoma)
6%
Diabetes and related illnesses
6%
Patient age groups
- 29% 0-18 years
- 4% 19-24 years
- 42% 25-64 years
- 25% 65+ years