This week KSL shared a story about Angel Flight West. Angel Flight is comprised of pilots who donate free air transportation in response to health care and other compelling human needs.
The story shared on KSL was about a young girl, Taleah, from St. George. Taleah is suffering with leukemia. Traveling the distance from St. George to Primary Children's Hospital for chemotherapy is too taxing on her body, and the cost of airfare is too high. Luckily, they were introduced to Angel Flight.
Salt Lake City pilot, John Trentman, donates his time and plane to help in cases just like Taleah's. This army of pilots make it easier on these sweet patients and on their families. I can not imagine the worry a mother would have as she makes the five hour drive to get her daughter chemo, knowing that she then as to make the return trip with a child who is now struggling with the effects of that chemo. What a blessing these pilots are to the families they serve.
To see KSL's article, you can visit http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=25450797&nid=148&title=pilot-mixes-work-with-charity-to-help-young-cancer-patient
For more information on Angel Flight, please visit http://www.angelflightwest.org
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