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ONE UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT. HOPE THAT KNOWS NO DISTANCE. 💙✈️ What a night. What a community. What an extraordinary celebration of hope! It was an honor to bring together more than 300 champions of Children's Flight of Hope to celebrate 35 years of journeys, hope, and possibility - and rally around a mission needed now more than ever. Together, we raised well over $1.4 million for hope, healing, and life-changing journeys! At the heart of the evening was Yash, whose eight-year journey with Children's Flight of Hope brought our mission to life in a way no number ever could. His powerful story reminded us that we're not simply funding flights - we are making futures possible. Stay tuned for his remarkable story - the video is worth your watch. And at a time when the need for specialized medical care is growing, and the cost of reaching it continues to climb, this extraordinary generosity could not be more meaningful. The energy was electric. The generosity overwhelming. And our gratitude beyond words. Friday night, we celebrated 35 years of changing lives. But more importantly, we came together for the children and families who need us right now and tomorrow - families searching for answers, fighting for healing, and holding on to hope. Because of our amazing community, distance doesn't have to stand between a child and the care that could change - or save - their life. And that is something worth celebrating. 💙✈️

Two months in! 💙 It’s been two months since Savannah joined CFOH as our Mission Delivery Specialist, and one thing has become clear: her favorite part of the job is the people. From building relationships with the families we serve to bringing a little extra encouragement to every journey, Savannah has already made a meaningful impact on our mission. We’re so lucky to have her on the team! ✈️

The clock is ticking! ⏰✈️🌎 Your chance to win an unforgettable adventure with our Fly the World raffle ends THIS FRIDAY, October 30! Every ticket supports Children's Flight of Hope and helps families access the life-changing medical care their children need. 💙 Don't miss your chance to win big and make a difference! 🎟️ Get your tickets before it's too late!

Have you heard?? The Giving Pump is here...but it winds down on October 31st! We couldn't keep our feet on the ground when we found it, and there's still time for you to join the fun. Here's how it works: fill up at the purple Giving Pump at participating Shell stations, and a portion of every gallon goes to a charity like Children's Flight of Hope at no extra cost to you. Same gas, same price, but your fill-up helps make a difference. It all wraps up October 31st, so don't miss it! Find a participating station at the link in bio.

The bidding is officially OPEN! ✨ Our Denim & Diamonds Silent Auction is LIVE, and you don’t have to wait until the big night to get in on the fun! From incredible experiences to one-of-a-kind finds, there’s something for everyone. And the best part? Every winning bid helps Children’s Flight of Hope fly children to life-changing medical care. So go ahead - browse, bid, and get a little competitive. It’s all for a great cause! You don’t need to be present to win! Bidding closes at 8:45 p.m. on October 30. Start bidding today and help us give hope wings! ✈️ https://bit.ly/4zHgFMW

Your next dream vacation could be just one raffle ticket away! From the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Tokyo, the world is calling! And the best part? With Children's Flight of Hope's Fly the World Raffle, you could win TWO first-class, round-trip airline tickets to anywhere in the world on any commercial airline! Every ticket purchased helps Children's Flight of Hope continue providing flights for children who need access to life-changing medical care. Don't miss your chance! Entries close on October 30th at 8:45pm, and the winner will be drawn by 9pm on 10/30. Ready to take off? Visit childrensflightofhope.org to enter! Now tell us, where would YOU go if you won?

Your passport called. It said it's time for an upgrade! Picture this: You're boarding a plane, settling into your first-class seat, and heading off to the destination of your dreams. Sounds pretty good, right? With Children's Flight of Hope's Fly the World Raffle, that dream could become a reality! One lucky winner will receive TWO first-class, round-trip airline tickets to ANYWHERE in the world on any commercial airline! But this isn't just about your next adventure. Every raffle ticket helps children and families travel to receive the critical medical care they need. Your ticket to adventure could help give a child their ticket to hope. Entries close at 8:45pm ET on October 30th and the winner will be announced just after! Ready for takeoff? Enter through the link in our bio!

For Ella, care means coming back. And back again. 💙✈️ Since 2017, Children’s Flight of Hope has provided 70 flights to help Ella reach specialists at Boston Children’s Hospital for care related to Hirschsprung’s disease and a solitary kidney. Now 11, Ella’s story reminds us why access to care must extend beyond the first appointment. When a child needs to return, the cost of getting there shouldn’t stand in the way. Thanks to many, for Ella it doesn't.

A favorite stuffed animal. Snacks for the journey. Headphones. A cozy sweatshirt. A little courage. And a whole lot of hope. 🩵✈️ When a family is traveling for their child’s medical care, there’s already so much to pack, plan and think about. How they’ll get there shouldn’t have to be one more thing. With Children’s Flight of Hope, families can take transportation off the packing list and focus on the destination: specialized care for their child. You pack what matters. We’ll take care of the flight. ✈️ Join our Flight Crew and make a lasting impact by becoming a monthly donor! ✈️💙 - Link in Bio

Spooky season comes with plenty of scares. 👻🎃 Getting your child the specialized medical care they need shouldn’t be one of them. When care is hundreds, or even thousands, of miles from home, Children’s Flight of Hope helps families overcome the distance by providing flights to treatment. This October, let’s keep the scares where they belong: Halloween. 🩵✈️

Last chance to fill up for a good cause! Through October 31st, the purple Giving Pumps at participating Shell stations turn your regular fill-up into a donation. A portion of every gallon goes to a charity like Children's Flight of Hope, and you pay the same price you always do. With multiple locations to choose from, it's one of the easiest ways to give back. Don't miss it! Link in bio to find a station near you.

Ready to Fly the World? 🌎✈️ We’ve teamed up with flyExclusive for an incredible opportunity to support Children’s Flight of Hope AND start dreaming about your next adventure. The Fly the World raffle is your chance to win an unforgettable travel experience while helping children and families reach the specialized medical care they need. Near or far, everyone can get in on the fun! You can enter the Fly the World raffle from anywhere! ✈️ What’s your bucket list destination? We hear it calling! 👀🌎 Get your raffle tickets and learn more: https://bit.ly/CFOHFTW

You’ve set aside funds to make a difference. DAF Day is a great time to put them to work. 🩵 October 8 is DAF Day, a reminder to turn the funds already in your donor-advised fund into meaningful impact. Many donors don't realize that uninvested cash sitting in their DAF account is ready to be deployed at any moment. DAFs can be funded in a variety of ways, including cash and appreciated stock. However you choose to give, recommending a grant to Children’s Flight of Hope can help families overcome the cost of travel and get their children to specialized medical care far from home. This DAF Day, turn generosity into miles, moments, and more time focused on what matters most: getting a child the care they need. ✈️

For nearly 10 years, Children’s Flight of Hope has helped Ryker get to the specialized care he needs. ✈️💙 His journey began when he was just 11 months old, traveling more than 1,600 miles to Boston Children’s Hospital for treatment. Today, at 11 years old, those trips continue - with CFOH and Southwest there to help make each journey possible. Ryker’s story is what our mission is all about: making sure distance is never the reason a child can’t access life-changing medical care. We’re grateful for Southwest Airlines and its Medical Transportation Grant program for walking our mission alongside us. And to Ryker and his family for showing just how far a decade of access to care can go! 💙✈️ Watch Ryker’s story - you will be glad you did!

Some moments change a family forever. 🩵 Julie knows that firsthand. During her daughter Ashlyn’s cancer journey, their family met another family walking the same unimaginable road. Their daughter, Liv, was fighting too. Two beautiful children. One for healing...and one found hope. Both Julie and Ashlyn carry this reality. Because no family should have to lose a child to cancer. No parent should have to hear that there are no more options. And if they ever do, they should have the peace of knowing their child had the best possible care. Now, Julie is sharing their story with hope for something bigger: a future where every child has a chance, where families have more answers, more treatments, and ultimately, a cure for childhood cancer. For Ashlyn. For Liv. For every child still fighting. 🩵

Denim & Diamonds is coming up on Friday, October 30th, and we need your help filling the auction table with exciting and impactful items! We're especially looking for: 🎧 Electronics 🎟️ Unique Experiences 🥃 High-end Wine & Liquor 🍽️ Restaurant Gift Cards 🏈Sporting Events 💡Your Unique Idea Denim & Diamonds is a big night for our mission, and auction items like yours make it possible. Items are requested by October 9th. Ready to donate? Email maya@cfoh.org Every item helps fund flights for kids who need to reach life-saving care. Thank you for helping us keep hope in the air. 💙💚

When Ashlyn talks about what she wants to be when she grows up, we’re reminded exactly why every flight matters. 💛✈️ Her story is about so much more than cancer. It’s about the future she’s dreaming of, the things she wants to do, and all the moments still ahead of her. Children’s Flight of Hope helps children reach the specialized care they need, so they can focus on growing up and dreaming big. This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re celebrating Ashlyn, her future, and every child with a story still being written. 🎗️

One month in, and Niki is already feeling the Hops for Hope magic. 🩵✈️ And seeing everyone come together for Hops for Hope? A pretty great way to spend your first month. For Niki, one of the best parts of joining Children’s Flight of Hope has been getting to know the people who care so deeply about the mission, from the team and board to the incredible partners who help make it all possible. We’re so glad to have you on the team, Niki!

For Rare Cancer Day, we’re sharing Ashlyn’s story. 🩵 Ashlyn was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer that changed her family’s world overnight. The specialized care she needed wasn’t close to home, turning treatment into a journey measured not only in appointments, but in miles traveled and hope for healing. Children’s Flight of Hope helped Ashlyn and her family reach the care she needed throughout that journey. Today, Ashlyn is a survivor. Her story is a powerful reminder that for children facing rare cancers, access to specialized care can make all the difference. Every child deserves the chance to reach it. ✈️

⛽ Big hearts. Full tanks. Miles of hope. ✈️💜 Thanks to our incredible friends at Cary Oil, Shell is once again fueling our mission through The Giving Pump - now at 60 CFOH participating locations! And Upside is joining the fun! Through October 31st, simply choose the specially marked purple Giving Pump, fill up, and help Children’s Flight of Hope connect children to the specialized medical care they need one gallon at a time. 📍 Find a CFOH designated Giving Pump near you: childrensflightofhope.org/givingpump And when you fill up, snap a pic at the purple pump and tag us! 📸💜 Help us spread the word and get even more people pumping for a purpose. A trusted pump. A powerful cause. A fill-up that gives back! *⛽✈️💜

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the journey impacts the whole family, including the siblings growing up alongside them. 🩵 Because behind every child facing a diagnosis is a family navigating it with them, each with a story of their own. ✈️

What exactly is Hops for Hope? Pat’s breaking it down for us. 🍻✈️ And the countdown is officially ON. We’re just ONE WEEK away from Hops for Hope! Come raise a glass, have some fun and support Children’s Flight of Hope as we help connect children to the life-changing care they need. You won’t want to miss this one. Find the link in our bio to learn more and join us North Hills Midtown Park from 2 - 6pm! Let's "Drink Beer. Do Good!"

Sometimes the simplest questions say the most. 🩵 We asked one of our CFOH families to finish a few sentences about hope, bravery, gratitude, and what it means to have each other through every step of the journey. Their answers are different, but the thread running through all of them is the same: family, love, and hope can carry you through a lot. Here’s what those words mean to them. ✈️

135 flights. One incredible journey. 💙✈️ Yash has been flying with Children’s Flight of Hope since 2017, traveling to Boston Children’s Hospital to access the specialized care he needs. Every flight on Yash’s log represents another trip made possible, another appointment reached, and one less travel burden for his family to carry alone. We’re honored to have been a steady part of Yash’s journey, and the journeys of hundreds of other children, no matter the distance🩵

✈️ Introducing our Flight Log 💙 Every child we fly has a story worth telling. The Flight Log is how we tell them. Real children. Real flights. Real journeys toward the life-saving care they need. And the perfect place to start is with Julia, our most frequent traveler and one of the bravest people we know. Julia has been flying with Children's Flight of Hope for 10 years and has taken 168 flights. Let that number sink in for a moment. One hundred and sixty-eight flights. One hundred and sixty-eight times her family heard yes. One hundred and sixty-eight times your support made sure distance was never the reason she couldn't get there. She is brave in ways that inspire everyone around her. We are so honored to be part of her journey. 🩵✈️

Some of the most meaningful messages we receive aren't long, they're simple. "We just landed." "Thank you." "Now we can focus on what matters most." Behind every text is a family navigating one of the hardest moments of their lives. Knowing they've arrived safely means they're one step closer to the care their child needs. These moments remind us why we do what we do, and why every flight matters. This conversation is inspired by the heartfelt messages we receive from families and has been recreated to protect their privacy. 💙

What happens when you hand a pediatric heart surgeon a pair of Operation tweezers? 🩺 Turns out, exactly what you would expect. 😆 Pat Nelli caught up with board member and renowned pediatric heart surgeon Dr. Joseph W. Turek, MD, PhD, MBA of Duke Children’s Hospital for a friendly game of Operation. Let’s just say his surgical training came in handy. But behind the laughs is a truth we never lose sight of. Children’s Flight of Hope exists so that children can get to surgeons like Dr. Turek. So that when a family hears “you need to see a specialist,” distance is never what stands in the way. Steady hands save lives. We help children get to them. ✈️

What if you could explain our mission through the eyes of a child? 💙📖✈️ We created this storybook to show how Children's Flight of Hope helps families reach life-changing and lifesaving medical care, one flight at a time. Behind every page is a journey filled with courage, compassion, and hope. Because when distance stands between a child and the care they need, a single flight can change everything. Every child deserves the chance to get to treatment. Every family deserves hope. 💙 Turn the page and see how hope takes flight.

Pop Quiz! Did you get the right answer? 😉 At Hops for Hope, you don't have to choose between great craft beer, live music, delicious food, family-friendly fun, and making a difference, you get all of the above. Join us on Saturday, September 19, from 2–6 PM at North Hills Midtown Park for an afternoon that brings our community together to help children access life-changing and lifesaving medical care. Every ticket helps Children's Flight of Hope ensure distance is never a barrier to treatment. 🎟️ Enroll in the most fun class of the season, grab your tickets today! Link In Bio!

New faces. One shared mission. We’re excited to welcome three talented team members to Children’s Flight of Hope - each bringing something special to the work of ensuring distance never stands between a child and the care they need. Niki Theobald joins us as Director of Development, a new role created to strengthen our ability to share our story, deepen relationships, and grow the resources needed to serve more children and families. Maya Bryant is stepping into the role of Manager of Events & Community Engagement, bringing creativity and positivity our community will embrace. She’ll help turn gatherings into connection and connection into impact. And Savannah Dupree joins our Mission Delivery team as Mission Delivery Coordinator, working directly with families to help connect children with the specialized care they need, wherever that care may be. Different roles. Different talents. One purpose: getting more children to the care that can change - and save - their lives. Please join us in giving Niki, Maya, and Savannah a warm CFOH welcome! 🩵✈️

Today, on National Aviation Day, we celebrate the extraordinary power of flight - not simply to connect places, but to change lives. ✈️ For the children we serve, a flight can mean access to the specialist, treatment, or clinical expertise that simply doesn’t exist close to home. It can mean hope. It can mean healing. It can mean a future. And for a decade, @American Airlines has helped make those journeys possible. Since 2016, our friends at American Airlines have stood alongside Children’s Flight of Hope with an incredible commitment to the children and families. Their partnership has helped ensure that when the right care is hundreds or even thousands of miles away, distance does not get the final say. On National Aviation Day, we celebrate aviation and our 10-year partnership with American Airlines. Together, We Fly for Their Lives. 🩵✈️

Today is National Nonprofit Day and we know exactly what we are celebrating. 🩵 Not just the flights. Not just the mission. The people behind all of it. Every child we fly gets there because of a community that chose to believe. Donors, volunteers, partners, healthcare providers, and families who never gave up. And a Board of Directors of incredible leaders who show up for this mission because they know what is at stake. Watch to hear why some of our board got involved and so graciously offer their wisdom and time. Their passion for our mission drives our future. Together we are helping children reach life-changing and life-saving care, one flight at a time. Thank you for being part of this. ✈️

Somewhere above the clouds, a child is on their way to healing. 🩵 They may not fully understand where they are going. But their parents do. And for the first time in a long time, they feel something they had almost forgotten. Hope. Children's Flight of Hope exists for every child who needs to get somewhere that can help them heal. Every window. Every flight. Every fighting chance. We fly for their lives. ✈️

🚨 ATTENTION: United MileagePlus® Members, this is your chance to change a child's life. Right now, children with rare and complex medical conditions are waiting for the care that could save or transform their lives. The specialists they need aren't close to home, and for many families, getting there feels impossible. That's where you come in. When you donate your United MileagePlus® miles to Children's Flight of Hope through Miles on a Mission, you're doing more than giving away unused miles. You're helping a child reach the doctors who can give them hope, answers, and a fighting chance. Every mile donated helps ensure that distance is never the reason a child misses lifesaving medical care. A child is waiting. Your miles can help get them there. ✈️ Donate today through August 31st: Link In Bio!

ENTER OUR RAFFLE AND FLY THE WORLD 🌍✈️ Thanks to the generosity of our friends at @flyExclusive, we are giving away two first-class tickets to anywhere in the world on any airline. You pick the place. You pick the airline. We will send you first class. One extraordinary raffle for one unforgettable adventure. And every single entry funds flights for children traveling to life-saving medical care. You could see the world. They could get the care that changes everything. Enter today. Link in bio. 🩵

📣 CALLING ALL UNITED MILEAGEPLUS® MEMBERS ✈️ Children's Flight of Hope is proud to partner with United Airlines through Miles on a Mission, giving you the opportunity to turn your miles into children's futures. The children we serve face rare and complex diseases that cannot be treated close to home. We fly them from across the country to leading pediatric specialists who give them a fighting chance. Every journey begins because someone believed a child deserved access to the care they need. Your donated miles help make those flights possible. Together, we can ensure that distance and cost never stand between a child and lifesaving treatment. Donate hope today. Link in bio. 🩵

Why do we do this work? Nova is why. 🩵 Nova's mom Nicolette created this beautiful video to share their family's journey with Children's Flight of Hope. At one time, they were in the middle of one of the hardest fights a family can face. Today Nova is cancer free. Let that sink in for a moment. We do not take a single flight for granted. Behind every boarding pass is a family trusting us with the most important person in their world. Nova and Nicolette remind us every single day why that trust is everything. We fly for their lives. Always. ✈️

Sometimes the most important item on a child’s summer list is the one they never asked to have. A flight to specialized medical care. Children’s Flight of Hope makes sure distance and the cost of travel don’t stand between a child and the treatment they need - because getting there can change everything that comes next. Help us keep childhood and hope moving forward. Link in bio🩵

Meet Christian, a resilient young boy born with complicated gastroschisis. When local hospitals were unsure of how to proceed with his treatment, we stepped in to fly him to Boston for the specialized care he needed. Christian continues to travel for treatment as he grows stronger, proving that great things happen when we let good take flight.

School may be out, but treatment isn't. ❤️‍🩹 While many children are enjoying summer break, others are traveling to hospitals and specialists for the care they need. Your donation helps provide free flights for children facing serious illnesses, ensuring distance and travel costs never stand in the way of critical medical treatment. This summer, help a child get where they need to go. Donate today and help hope take flight.

Good beer. Good people. Great cause. What more do you need? 🍻 Hops for Hope is back September 19th and if you have never been before this is your sign to change that. Come for the beer, stay for the community, and leave knowing you helped a child get to the care they need. ❤️ Grab your tickets from link in bio. See you in September!

Brilliant surgeon. Passionate advocate. Pretty solid trivia partner. 😄🩵 We sat down with Dr. Joseph Turek, Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Duke University Medical Center and proud Children's Flight of Hope board member, for a fun round of CFOH trivia. Spoiler: he knows this mission inside and out. And we are so grateful to have champions like Dr. Turek who understand that getting a child to the right care is just as important as the care itself. Watch to see how he did. ✈️

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