Hope Air announced the today appointment of Ian Bezanson, Halifax NS to its Board of Directors.
Ian brings valuable business, technical and digital skill sets and experience, presently serving as the Salesforce Commerce Cloud Practice Lead for Ateko, a Bell Canada company. Prior to this role, Ian served in leadership positions in leading digital and creative agencies.
“We are delighted to welcome Ian to Hope Air’s Board of Directors,” said Tahir Ayub, chair of the Board of Directors for Hope Air. “His perspective and experience will support our continued growth and our mission to ensure that distance and cost are never barriers to essential medical care.”
Ian truly understands what it means for Hope Air patients requiring travel for medical care. “For a family living outside a major urban centre, the cost and logistics of traveling for specialized medical care can make a serious illness feel insurmountable. Hope Air bridges that gap. By removing the financial and geographic barriers to treatment, they offer a lifeline to Canadians on what are often the worst days of their lives. No one should be denied essential care simply because of where they live or what they can afford, and I’m honoured to join the board to help further this incredible mission.”
Ian joins Hope Air as the organization continues to expand its support for patients and families living in rural and underserved communities across Canada.
About Hope Air
For nearly 40 years, Hope Air has been Canada’s national charity dedicated to removing the financial barriers that prevent low-income Canadians from accessing the healthcare they need.
Hope Air provides free flights, accommodations, meals, ground transportation and other travel assistance so patients can reach specialized medical care, regardless of where they live or their limited income.
Since 1986, Hope Air has provided more than 275,000 travel arrangements for patients regardless of age or medical need.
Media Contact:
Jodi Lumsden, Director, Marketing & Communications
jlumsden@hopeair.ca
647-688-5634
