Hope Air Launches Annual Haul for Hope Event with Presenting Sponsor, WestJet
September 6, 2024 – Hope Air is excited to announce the Edmonton stop of its annual plane pull event, Haul for Hope. The event will take place at Edmonton International Airport (YEG) on September 16, 2024, where teams will come together to pull a 67,000 lbs aircraft 100 meters, symbolizing the challenges patients face when they must travel long distances to access vital medical care. This fundraising event is critical as Hope Air faces unprecedented demand for its services, setting a record for travel supports provided just seven months into 2024.
Haul for Hope is more than just a physical challenge; it’s a powerful demonstration of the collective effort required to support Canadians who face barriers in accessing healthcare. Teams will strategize and work together to pull an aircraft 100 meters, symbolizing the difficult journey Hope Air patients must undertake to receive life-saving care.
“The need to rally new support through this event has never been greater,” emphasized Mark Rubinstein, CEO of Hope Air. “It takes a number of partners, working together, to ensure that no patient is left behind. Partners like WestJet and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) play a crucial role in helping our patients get to the medical care they need. We’re proud to bring Haul for Hope to Edmonton, where the community’s support will help bridge the distance between home and hospital for many Canadians.”
We invite the Edmonton community to participate in this meaningful event, supporting Hope Air’s mission and helping ensure that no Canadian is left behind when it comes to accessing essential healthcare services. Together, we can make a difference and bring hope to those who need it most.
Event Details:
Date: September 16, 2024
Location: Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Time: 9:30AM-12PM
For more information on Haul for Hope and to register your team, visit www.hopeair.ca/haul.
Background: Haul for Hope is a fundraising event in support of Hope Air, Canada’s only national charity providing free travel support through flights, accommodations, meals, and ground transportation for Canadians in financial need who must access medical care far from home. Since its inception in 1986, Hope Air has provided more than 200,000 travel arrangements for patients, regardless of age or medical need.
Patient Impact Statistics:
Hope Air would like to thank all sponsors, hosts and partners including:
Hope Air Media Contact:
Jodi Lumsden
Director, Marketing Communications
647-688-5634
jlumsden@hopeair.ca
About Hope Air
Hope Air is Canada’s only national charity providing free travel, accommodations, meals and ground transportation for Canadians in financial need who must access medical care far from home. Since its inception in 1986, Hope Air has provided more than 200,000 travel arrangements for patients regardless of age or medical need.
For people living on a low income in small and rural communities, distance and cost are very real barriers to them accessing vital medical care. Hope Air is a unique and essential part of our Canadian healthcare system. Without the access Hope Air provides, our national system of universal healthcare coverage would fall short of its promise.
Hope Air is accredited by Imagine Canada’s Standards. This accreditation validates our commitment to good governance and transparency.
For more information, visit hopeair.ca.
Haul for Hope is more than just a physical challenge; it’s a powerful demonstration of the collective effort required to support Canadians who face barriers in accessing healthcare. Teams will strategize and work together to pull an aircraft 100 meters, symbolizing the difficult journey Hope Air patients must undertake to receive life-saving care.
“The need to rally new support through this event has never been greater,” emphasized Mark Rubinstein, CEO of Hope Air. “It takes a number of partners, working together, to ensure that no patient is left behind. Partners like WestJet and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) play a crucial role in helping our patients get to the medical care they need. We’re proud to bring Haul for Hope to Edmonton, where the community’s support will help bridge the distance between home and hospital for many Canadians.”
We invite the Edmonton community to participate in this meaningful event, supporting Hope Air’s mission and helping ensure that no Canadian is left behind when it comes to accessing essential healthcare services. Together, we can make a difference and bring hope to those who need it most.
Event Details:
Date: September 16, 2024
Location: Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Time: 9:30AM-12PM
For more information on Haul for Hope and to register your team, visit www.hopeair.ca/haul.
Background: Haul for Hope is a fundraising event in support of Hope Air, Canada’s only national charity providing free travel support through flights, accommodations, meals, and ground transportation for Canadians in financial need who must access medical care far from home. Since its inception in 1986, Hope Air has provided more than 200,000 travel arrangements for patients, regardless of age or medical need.
Patient Impact Statistics:
- Without Hope Air, 87% of patients felt they had no other travel options.
- 48% would have to travel 9-13+ hours each way for care.
- 65% would have gone into debt to manage travel costs, and 25% would have to borrow money.
Hope Air would like to thank all sponsors, hosts and partners including:
- WestJet as presenting partner in Western Canada.
- Porter as supporting partner in Toronto.
- YVR as host and site presenting sponsor in Vancouver, hosted at Signature Aviation on September 20.
- Aon, Plusgrade and Uber Canada as Gold Sponsors.
- Nieuport Aviation, Infinite Investment Systems, Odlum Brown, and NAV Canada as Silver Sponsors.
- YYC and Million Air as hosts in Calgary on September 12.
- KF Centre for Excellence and YLW as hosts in Kelowna on September 18.
- Nieuport Aviation and PortsToronto as hosts at YTZ in Toronto on September 28.
Hope Air Media Contact:
Jodi Lumsden
Director, Marketing Communications
647-688-5634
jlumsden@hopeair.ca
About Hope Air
Hope Air is Canada’s only national charity providing free travel, accommodations, meals and ground transportation for Canadians in financial need who must access medical care far from home. Since its inception in 1986, Hope Air has provided more than 200,000 travel arrangements for patients regardless of age or medical need.
For people living on a low income in small and rural communities, distance and cost are very real barriers to them accessing vital medical care. Hope Air is a unique and essential part of our Canadian healthcare system. Without the access Hope Air provides, our national system of universal healthcare coverage would fall short of its promise.
Hope Air is accredited by Imagine Canada’s Standards. This accreditation validates our commitment to good governance and transparency.
For more information, visit hopeair.ca.