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PALS SkyHope for Critically Ill - Receives Grant | Airlift Patient Services SkyHope Receives $120,000 Grant from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation FARMINGDALE, N. Y. , (Feb.

28, 2025) – SkyHope, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free air transportation for individuals in need of medical treatment, is thrilled to announce the receipt of a generous $120,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. This grant will directly support SkyHope’s mission of providing critical flights for patients across New York State.

The funding comes at a pivotal time for SkyHope, as the organization continues to expand its reach and impact. This grant will enable the SkyHope to offer approximately 285 flights for New York residents who need access to specialized care far from home.

“ We are honored to be recognized by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, an organization that shares our commitment to supporting underserved communities,” said Donna Collins, Executive Director of SkyHope. “With this grant, we can ensure that more patients in New York have access to life-saving medical treatments, regardless of their financial means or geographic location.

” “We are deeply honored by the wide-ranging impact of our work and by the dedication of our grantees across New York State. We’re inspired by the compassionate legacy of Mother Frances Cabrini, as this year marks a significant milestone in our grantmaking, as we surpassed $1 billion in grants since our founding.

This moment fuels our commitment as a Foundation to look toward the future, where we will continue making bold investments in a healthier, more equitable future for all. ” said Msgr. Gregory Mustaciuolo, Chief Executive Officer of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.

” The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation has been a steadfast supporter of SkyHope, working to address healthcare and social determinants of health across New York State. In a statement, Msgr. Gregory Mustaciuolo, Chief Executive Officer of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, said: “We are deeply honored by the wide-ranging impact of our work and by the dedication of our grantees across New York State.

We’re inspired by the compassionate legacy of Mother Frances Cabrini, as this year marks a significant milestone in our grantmaking, as we surpassed $1 billion in grants since our founding. This moment fuels our commitment as a Foundation to look toward the future, where we will continue making bold investments in a healthier, more equitable future for all.

” Since its founding, SkyHope has completed over 34,000 flights, serving over 4,000 families in need. This grant is a testament to the critical role that SkyHope plays in connecting patients with essential medical care, ensuring no one is left behind due to lack of transportation. For more information about SkyHope, or to learn how you can get involved, please visit www.

skyhope. org or contact Brook Leighton at brook. leighton@palservices.

org . ABOUT SKYHOPE: SkyHope is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered at Republic Airport in Farmingdale, NY.

As a charitable aviation organization with over 34,000 passenger flights flown since inception in 2010, SkyHope arranges free air transportation for individuals requiring out-of-town or out-of-state medical treatment who cannot afford or are unable to fly commercially; for compassionate assistance; and for humanitarian purposes.

Through its extensive network of aviation assets (including volunteer pilots, commercial airlines, and corporate partners), serves disadvantaged individuals throughout the eastern United States. For more information, visit SkyHope. org or call 631-694-7257.

ABOUT MOTHER CABRINI HEALTH FOUNDATION: The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of New Yorkers, bolster the health outcomes of vulnerable communities, eliminate barriers to care, and bridge gaps in health services.

Named after a tireless advocate for immigrants, children, and the poor, the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation funds programs and initiatives across New York State that either provide direct healthcare services or address the social determinants of health. For more information, visit https://www. cabrinihealth.

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