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Transportation help

Patients who have no reliable way to get to treatment, including long-distance travel to specialized centers.

What help is available

Volunteer ride programs, gas and transit support, volunteer-pilot flights, and corporate-jet seat programs for long-distance treatment travel.

Good to know

Ride availability depends on volunteers in your area, and flight programs have medical-stability requirements. Book as far ahead as you can.

4 listed resources

Most recent check: 2026-07-13

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    Air Charity Network

    A network of volunteer-pilot organizations providing free air transportation to distant medical care for people in need across the United States.

    In personNationalFree for eligible peopleChecked 2026-07-13

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    American Cancer Society Road To Recovery

    Volunteer drivers provide free rides to and from cancer-related appointments through the American Cancer Society's Road To Recovery program, where volunteers are available.

    In personNationalFreeChecked 2026-07-13

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    Corporate Angel Network

    Arranges free air travel to treatment for cancer patients using empty seats on corporate aircraft.

    In personNationalFreeChecked 2026-07-13

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    Mercy Medical Angels

    A charitable medical-transportation organization providing free or subsidized long-distance travel to medical care — gas cards, bus and train tickets, and volunteer flights — for financially eligible patients.

    In personNationalFree for eligible peopleChecked 2026-07-13

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This is a free discovery tool. Listing an organization, program, or community here does not mean Cancer Explained medically endorses it, and we cannot guarantee assistance, availability, or eligibility. Details change — always confirm directly with the organization. This directory is not medical advice, triage, or an emergency service. How listings are checked →