Laura’s journey is one of incredible strength, resilience, and hope.

After being diagnosed with Stage III clear cell renal carcinoma, Laura faced a year filled with treatment, uncertainty, and the challenge of traveling from Northern Maine to Boston to receive specialized care at Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber

Over the course of her treatment journey, Angel Flight NE coordinated 42 flights for Laura through our incredible partnership with JetBlue, utilizing both donated flight certificates and purchased commercial tickets thanks to Maine Cancer Foundation, to ensure she could access the care she needed. In addition to the flights, Angel Flight NE also helped coordinate Uber transportation to and from the airport and the hospitals, removing the burden of travel logistics during one of the most difficult times in her life.

Recently, Laura celebrated a major milestone: completing her final treatment.

As she reflected on the past year during Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, Laura shared heartfelt gratitude for her oncology team, nurses, JetBlue crews, and everyone who supported her throughout her journey. She described the flights to Boston as more than transportation, they became a lifeline filled with kindness, comfort, and hope.

Even more inspiring, Laura has already expressed interest in giving back by volunteering to help other patients in Northern Maine who may face the same transportation barriers she once experienced.

We are honored to have been part of Laura’s journey and are cheering her on as she steps into this next chapter filled with healing, strength, and brighter days ahead.