Dave McElroy

Dave McElroy Pilot Dave McElroy has never had the pleasure of welcoming a single Hope Air patient onboard his homebuilt RV-6 aircraft. But hundreds of them have flown alongside him, just the same. McElroy is the co-founder of Hope Air’s Give Hope Wings fundraiser and the driving force behind five flying missions – and four […]

Megan Owen-Evans Joins Hope Air’s Board of Directors

Megan Owen-Evans Joins Hope Air’s Board of Directors Hope Air is pleased to welcome Megan Owen-Evans to its Board of Directors. A highly respected business executive with 30 years of leadership experience in terminal operations and maritime logistics, Megan brings extensive operational expertise, strategic leadership, and a strong commitment to community and healthcare advocacy to […]

Pacific Coastal Airlines

Pacific Coastal Airlines Across British Columbia, access to specialized medical care often depends on reliable regional connections. For nearly two decades, Pacific Coastal Airlines has helped ensure that Hope Air patients from smaller and rural communities can reach the care available in Vancouver and other major centres, when timing, reliability, and trust matter most. As […]

The McCain Foundation

The McCain Foundation Access to healthcare in Canada is often shaped by geography, particularly for individuals and families living in rural communities. Limited access to specialized care means many patients must travel long distances, creating financial and logistical barriers that can delay or prevent treatment. In recognition of its commitment to strengthening communities and improving […]

Lise and David Ash

Lise and David Ash An active pilot, Lise Ash has taken part in Give Hope Wings each year since 2019, contributing her time and expertise to an initiative that brings pilots together in support of patients travelling for medical care. She and her husband David have arranged for title sponsorship of the event through Langley […]

Breaking Barriers to Care: KPMG’s $75,000 Gift Helps Patients Reach Critical Treatment Across Canada  

Breaking Barriers to Care: KPMG’s $75,000 Gift Helps Patients Reach Critical Treatment Across Canada Toronto, ON  [May 19, 2026] — For many Canadians, accessing healthcare isn’t just about wait times, it’s about distance, cost, and the ability to get there at all. In 2026, KPMG Canada, through the KPMG Foundation, is continuing to help close that gap with a renewed $75,000 donation […]

YVR for Kids

YVR for Kids Access to care for children and families extends beyond hospitals. For those navigating complex medical conditions, services like pediatric hospice care, therapeutic programs, and community support systems are essential to wellbeing, yet often depend on sustained community funding. YVR for Kids (Clear Skies Children’s Foundation) brings together members of the YVR community […]

RBC Foundation

RBC Foundation Strong systems play a critical role in ensuring people can access care when they need it most. Through its support of Hope Air, RBC Foundation is helping strengthen the infrastructure that supports medically necessary travel for patients across Canada. As Hope Air celebrates its 40th anniversary, we are proud to recognize RBC Foundation […]