Flight Story #1470 Edmonton, Alberta > Kamloops, British Columbia For Devin, some of the best memories of his grandmother’s house are the simple ones. Big family meals. Full plates. The feeling that you were always supposed to eat just a little more at Grandma’s table. That was Joan.Warm, loving, and always focused on her family.
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Flight Story #1471 Prince George, British Columbia > Kitchener, Ontario — 115,000 WestJet Points and 65,033 Aeroplan Points Five years is a long time to be away from family. For Yvonne, that distance has been especially hard. She hasn’t seen her brother, Phillip, or much of her family in over five years. Life, distance, and
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Flight Story #1458 Calgary, Alberta > Victoria, British Columbia — 65,673 Irene’s WestJet Points When Jesse learned that his mother had been moved to hospice care, he knew he needed to get to her as quickly as possible. His mom, Patricia, had been battling serious health challenges for some time. Over the past year, she
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Flight Stories #1357 & #1358 Toronto, Ontario > Abbotsford, British Columbia – 120,535 Irene’s WestJet Points For Richard and his daughter Leigha, this journey carried deep meaning. Richard’s grandmother — Leigha’s great-Oma — has been receiving care for a serious, life-limiting condition, and her health has been declining. She lives alone and expressed how much
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Flight Stories #1349 & #1350 Victoria, British Columbia > Calgary, Alberta For Grieg, this trip held deep meaning. He has been receiving palliative support in Victoria, and as his health continues to decline, he shared one important wish: to visit his daughters in Calgary while he is still well enough to enjoy their time together.
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Flight Story #1433 Vancouver, British Columbia > Toronto, Ontario — $418.91 CAD Time feels different when both mother and son are facing serious health challenges. Steven shared that his mother, Vicky, is 86 years old and recently became ill, requiring hospitalization. She has since returned home but is also living with serious, health issues. At
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Flight Story #1435 Prince Rupert, British Columbia to Kelowna, British Columbia — $1,242.06 CAD Voucher Value Just days after his sister Shalene made the journey home, David began preparing for his own. Their granddad, Anthony, is receiving palliative care, and nurses have shared that his time is short. The family has been told he may have
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Flight Story #1417 Toronto, Ontario > Vancouver, British Columbia Everything changed quickly. Ian shared that his daughter, Jayda, experienced a sudden medical emergency and is now in the Intensive Care Unit at St. Paul’s Hospital. With her condition critical and uncertain, he knew he needed to be by her side. Ian described his daughter and
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Flight Story #1402 Calgary, Alberta > Vancouver, British Columbia For Bungo, this flight meant being present for his family during a difficult time. In his application, he shared that his stepfather, Fue, is living with a serious and life-limiting health condition and is receiving palliative care at home. Bungo explained that his family needs his
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Flight Stories #1394 & #1395 Edmonton, Alberta > Vancouver, British Columbia For Alissa and her mother Julie, this flight meant traveling together to be with their son and brother, Kyle, during a critical time. In their applications, they shared that Kyle’s health has declined significantly and that his care team has indicated time is limited.
