The night of April 14, an NCR corporate jet departed from the Meridian FBO at New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport, marking the Corporate Angel Network’s 50,000th cancer patient flight since it was founded in 1981.
Corporate Angel Network Flies 50,000th Cancer Patient
Key Takeaways:
- The Corporate Angel Network (CAN) recently completed its 50,000th free cancer patient flight, transporting 1-year-old Baron Yerby and his parents home on an NCR corporate jet after treatment.
- Since 1981, CAN has partnered with over 500 corporations to arrange free air travel for cancer patients by utilizing donated seats on corporate jets for specialized treatment.
- The organization averages 225 patient flights per month, operated by a small staff and 30 volunteers, significantly easing the travel burden for families.
- Patient families, like the Yerbys, express profound gratitude for CAN's service, noting how it reduces stress and provides a more comfortable and caring travel experience.
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