Sometimes the most powerful medicine is simply getting there
About
Heartland Lift is a Quad Cities-based nonprofit organization that offers free air travel for those who must travel great distances for medical treatment but have no realistic means of getting there. We match patients with volunteer pilots who graciously donate their time and their aircraft to make these flights a possibility.
Our goal is to enable access to needed medical appointments by offering safe, reliable flights for stable patients who otherwise struggle greatly to travel. Heartland Lift is committed to keeping individuals on track with their healthcare needs through compassionate and community-focused service.
How it Works
A request for a flight is made by the patient or their relative stating their medical needs. On acceptance, we attempt to match them with a volunteer pilot to fly them to and from their appointment safely, though flights cannot always be accommodated.
Eligibility
Heartland Lift assists stable patients who need specialized medical care far from home and lack practical transportation options. Eligibility requires financial need or significant physical or emotional hardship when traveling by other means. Flights are also available for stable patients with serious or terminal conditions who wish to travel by plane to medical appointments, regardless of financial status. All patients must be able to safely travel in a small aircraft without restrooms or air conditioning. Documentation of illnesses must be provided.