Tom Osborne appointed to Hope Air Board of Directors
(October 24, 2024) Hope Air is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Osborne, St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador to its Board of Directors, effective October 15, 2024.
Tom Osborne’s distinguished public service career includes serving as a Member of the Newfoundland & Labrador House of Assembly for Waterford Valley, St. John’s from 1996-2024.
While in government, Osborne held multiple cabinet portfolios including Labour, Justice, Finance and most recently as Minister of Health and Community Services. As Minister, Osborne led the provincial government’s initiatives on a broad range of health care issues including reduction in emergency department closures, enhancing health care service delivery, improving the government prescription drug plan, the development of the 811-health line and addressing key health human resource pressures. His extensive experience in government includes governance, policy development and strategic financial management.
In May 2024, Osborne retired from politics, and presently serves as General Manager for the Dairy Farmers Newfoundland & Labrador.
“We are delighted to welcome Tom Osborne to the Hope Air Board of Directors” said Auriol Marasco, Chair of the Board. “With a distinguished public service career in Newfoundland & Labrador, including as the former Minister of Health & Community Services, Tom will bring unique insights and experience to support the mission of our charity.”
“I am very pleased and honoured to have the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors of Hope Air. This charity has assisted so many families across Canada with medical transportation, including many in Newfoundland and Labrador.” said Tom Osborne.
About Hope Air
Hope Air is 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. Established in 1986, Hope Air has provided over 200,000 travel arrangements for patients regardless of age or medical need.
For people living on a low income in small, rural or underserved communities, distance and cost are real barriers to accessing vital medical care. Hope Air is a unique and essential part of the Canadian healthcare system. Hope Air is accredited by Imagine Canada for our commitment to governance and transparency. For more information, please visit www.hopeair.ca
For more information:
Jodi Lumsden
Director, Marketing & Engagement
647-688-5634
jlumsden@hopeair.ca
Tom Osborne’s distinguished public service career includes serving as a Member of the Newfoundland & Labrador House of Assembly for Waterford Valley, St. John’s from 1996-2024.
While in government, Osborne held multiple cabinet portfolios including Labour, Justice, Finance and most recently as Minister of Health and Community Services. As Minister, Osborne led the provincial government’s initiatives on a broad range of health care issues including reduction in emergency department closures, enhancing health care service delivery, improving the government prescription drug plan, the development of the 811-health line and addressing key health human resource pressures. His extensive experience in government includes governance, policy development and strategic financial management.
In May 2024, Osborne retired from politics, and presently serves as General Manager for the Dairy Farmers Newfoundland & Labrador.
“We are delighted to welcome Tom Osborne to the Hope Air Board of Directors” said Auriol Marasco, Chair of the Board. “With a distinguished public service career in Newfoundland & Labrador, including as the former Minister of Health & Community Services, Tom will bring unique insights and experience to support the mission of our charity.”
“I am very pleased and honoured to have the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors of Hope Air. This charity has assisted so many families across Canada with medical transportation, including many in Newfoundland and Labrador.” said Tom Osborne.
About Hope Air
Hope Air is 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. Established in 1986, Hope Air has provided over 200,000 travel arrangements for patients regardless of age or medical need.
For people living on a low income in small, rural or underserved communities, distance and cost are real barriers to accessing vital medical care. Hope Air is a unique and essential part of the Canadian healthcare system. Hope Air is accredited by Imagine Canada for our commitment to governance and transparency. For more information, please visit www.hopeair.ca
For more information:
Jodi Lumsden
Director, Marketing & Engagement
647-688-5634
jlumsden@hopeair.ca