Oliver’s Healthcare Journey from Puerto Rico to NY
A diagnosis of childhood cancer is life-altering for not only the child but also the family. When Oliver was diagnosed with T-ALL, a type of blood cancer characterized by the uncontrolled growth of immature T lymphocytes (white blood cells) in the bone marrow, his family immediately started treatment. Thankfully he is now in the follow-up phase […]
Cole’s Healthcare Journey
When Cole was 11 years old, he was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia. Never a diagnosis anyone wants to face especially a young boy and his family. After meeting with a team at the KIDZ Pediatric Multispecialty Practice in Boca Raton, FL, they recommended that Cole seek specialized care at Boston Children’s Hospital […]
Darius’ Healthcare Journey
Since 2008, Angel Flight NE has been supporting Darius during his healthcare journey by scheduling flights of healing and hope so he can receive treatment for VACTERL Syndrome, a rare condition affecting multiple bodily systems. With the support of JetBlue and the Alexion Charitable Foundation, Angel Flight has scheduled 30 flights for Darius enabling him […]
Roger’s Healthcare Journey from VT to NY
(Pictured above: Roger (left rear seat) is able to travel from Vermont to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York with his wife Heather by his side to receive treatment and care for a rare form of throat cancer. Flights like Roger’s are made possible by our amazing volunteer pilots – like Todd F. […]
Bonnie’s Healthcare Journey
Pictured Above: AFNE Volunteer Pilot, Jim L. not only flew Bonnie and her husband from Vermont to Boston, but waited while she met with her medical team and flew them back home. We are honored to share the inspiring story of Bonnie from Burlington, VT — a lovely lady whose life has been profoundly impacted […]
Yehuda’s Healthcare Journey: AFNE Helps Him Travel from NY to Boston
In May 2021, Yehuda’s medical team in New York highly recommended to his mom that he meet with surgeons located at Shriner’s Children’s Boston. Long drives in the car are extremely uncomfortable for him and the price to fly via commercial airlines was cost prohibitive for his family. A case worker at Shriners informed his […]
Taking a Moment to Thank Massport & Keezer Sportswear for their Generous Support!
Taking a Moment to Thank Massport & Keezer Sportswear for their Generous Support! Fr. Larry Camerlin, President of Angel Flight NE, and other members of the AFNE team recently had the pleasure of meeting with Richard Davey, CEO of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), Ed Freni, Director of Aviation, and other Massport representatives, along with Keezer […]
Terence from NY ~ Battling Stiff Person Syndrome
(pictured above: Terence (left) with AFNE Volunteer Pilots Richard J. & Ed T.) At Angel Flight NE, we are committed to ensuring that rare disease patients can access the life-saving medical care they need—no matter how far they must travel. Today, we are honored to share the inspiring story of Terence from Massena, NY. Bridging the Gap Between Distance and Medical […]
Kim from Haverhill, MA ~ Journey to Battle Rare Disease
At Angel Flight NE, we are committed to ensuring that rare disease patients can access the life-saving medical care they need—no matter how far they must travel. Today, we are honored to share the inspiring story of Kim from Haverhill, MA. Bridging the Gap Between Distance and Medical Care Little did Kim know when she was running one of the […]
The Pennison Family’s Journey: Bridging the Gap to Specialized Lyme Disease Care
At Angel Flight NE, we are committed to ensuring that rare disease patients and Lyme disease patients can access the life-saving medical care they need—no matter how far they must travel. Today, we are honored to share the inspiring story of the Pennison family from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A Family United in the Fight Against […]