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Hope Air
Co-Founder and Executive Director Jinnie Bradshaw
Becomes a Member of the Order of
Canada Hope Air is a registered Canadian Charity,
founded in 1986, whose vision is to ensure that no
Canadian is denied needed medical care for lack of
access to air transportation. The organization
arranges flights to recognized health facilities
for medical care not available in the patient's
home community. Since its inception, Hope Air has
provided more than 45,000 flights to Canadians in
need. The majority of Hope Air's aircraft seat
capacity is provided by Canada's commercial
airlines, led by Air Canada, WestJet Airlines and
Provincial Airlines. Hope Air has also established
a Volunteer Pilot Program, involving more than 200
qualified pilots who donate their time, aircraft
and piloting skills, to serve communities not well
covered by commercial airlines. TORONTO,: Her Excellency the Right Honourable
Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada,
announced 74 new appointments to the Order of
Canada yesterday, including Jinnie Bradshaw, Hope
Air's Executive Director. Recognized for Voluntary Service, Jinnie
Bradshaw, of Toronto, Ontario, was one of only 54
individuals appointed to the Order of Canada as a
Member. "I'm both grateful and humbled to be among
so many outstanding Canadians honoured in this
way," said Jinnie Bradshaw. The quintessential volunteer, Jinnie Bradshaw
has made a positive and lasting difference in the
provision of health care services for patients and
their families. She has played a leading role
as a founder and past president of Hope Air, a
national charitable organization that provides free
air transportation to Canadians in need of medical
treatment or diagnosis not available in their
area. Bringing her vast experience in the voluntary
and health care sectors to her role as a director
of Cancer Care Ontario, the Centre for Women's
Health Research and the Princess Margaret and
Women's College hospitals, Jinnie Bradshaw has been
an effective and tireless leader. For further information, contact: Ryan Cureatz Coordinator, Public Relations &
Development Hope Air 4711 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M2N 6K8 416-222-6335 ex.222 Toll free: 1-877-346-HOPE (4673) Lucie Brosseau Rideau Hall Press Office 613-998-0287 |
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