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Through donations HOPE AIR purchases flights on commerical airlines, utilizes donated seats from most of Canada's airlines and also arranges flights on private planes. All to ensure that those in need can get to medical appointments and treatments that are far from home. Hope Air has arranged over 74,000 flights for children, seniors and families from hundreds of communities across Canada. Run by a small staff, Hope Air receives enormous volunteer support and is recognized as one of Canada's most cost-efficient charities.

SUPPORT OF CHILDREN'S CHARITIES: Donations of cash, airline tickets and Aeroplan Miles are provided to registered Canadian charities that work with children. SUPPORT OF OTHER HEALTH RELATED CAUSES:On an ad hoc basis, the Air Canada Foundation provides support to eligible charities for fundraising purposes. HOSPITAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM: This program benefits 15 pediatric hospitals across Canada through the donation of Aeroplan Miles used to transport children and a parent to centers offering medical treatment unavailable in their community. To donate your Aeroplan Miles and help sick children, visit aircanada.com/foundation. EVERY BIT COUNTS: Air Canada collects small change of any currency on its flights, in large decorative canisters in airports and Maple Leaf Lounges. Funds collected are donated to organizations supported by the Foundation. The Foundation actively participates in humanitarian relief activity following natural disasters.