Stories from Grateful Patients: Karen

September 7, 2024
Woman after treatment for cancer, which she accessed thanks to charitable flights

In Her Own Words...

"I was diagnosed with cancer in 2017. Doctors in my hometown couldn't help me, so I had to go to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas for testing and treatment. I didn't know how I was going to pay for travel costs. The stress was taking a toll on my  health."


"Mercy Medical Angels arranged travel for me on American Airlines. Working with them was one of the most comforting parts of this journey. I didn't have to wait to get replies to questions. The team was prompt, polite and sensitive. Overall, my flight was great."


"There is a weight on your shoulders when your health is in question. Mercy Medical Angels helped lift some of that weight so I could focus on other things. This service is vital, period. The people are priceless."


"Thank you, Mercy Medical Angels!"




~Karen

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