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World Life Foundation

Provides support, research, information and referrals for persons interested in rare metabolic disorders. Provides air transportation for ambulatory patients who need non-emergency treatment.
Write:
World Life Foundation
P.O. Box 571
Bedford, TX 76095-0571
Voice: 1-800-289-5433
Verified: 11/1/2007

Angel Flight

Provides referrals to 1200 volunteer pilots who will fly needy patients for medical care.
Write:
Air Life Line
50 Fullerton Court
Sacramento, CA 95825
Voice: 1-877-247-5433 (24 hr.)
Website: http://www.angelflightne.org
Verified: 10/1/2007

Miracle Flights for Kids

Arranges airplane travel for children and adults with healthcare problems. Need doctors note and 16 days notice.
Write:
Miracle Flights for Kids
2756 N. Green Valley Pkwy., #115
Green Valley, NV 89014-2120
Voice: 1-800-359-1711
Website: http://www.miracleflights.org
Verified: 10/1/2007

National Patient Travel Center

Information and referral for persons who need cost effective transportation for specialized treatment after an illness or accident.
Write:
National Patient Travel Center
4620 Paygood Road, Suite 1
Virgina Beach, VA 23455
Voice: 1-800-296-1217 (24 hr.)
Fax: 757-318-9107
Website: http://www.patienttravel.org
E-mail: info@nationalpatienttravelcenter.org
Verified: 9/25/2007

American Red Cross

Provides disaster relief, emergency, health, safety and community services.
Write:
American Red Cross
2025 E St. NW
Washington, DC 20006
Voice: 1-800-733-2767
Website: http://www.redcross.org
Verified: 10/1/2007

Air Ambulance Central

Will fly patients from anywhere for needed medical services.
Write:
Air Ambulance Central
P.O. Box 402189
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Voice: 1-800-843-8418 (24 hr.)
E-mail: airmedusa@aol.com
Verified: 11/1/2007

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