Hope Air By The Numbers

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