Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Travis R's Story

As Travis recovers at home in Old Town, Maine, he’s been reflecting on the extraordinary group of people who helped him travel for lifesaving care.

Since August 2025, Angel Flight Northeast has coordinated seven missions to transport Travis from Old Town to Bedford, Massachusetts, where he continues treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Each flight—and every volunteer behind it—has helped remove the stress of long, exhausting travel during an already difficult time.

One of those missions took place on September 22, 2025, a day Travis describes as unforgettable.

With fog threatening early on, skies eventually cleared, and the trip was underway. Volunteer pilot George welcomed Travis aboard his Piper PA-32 six-seater, delivering a smooth and reassuring flight to Boston.

“George is an excellent representative for Angel Flight,” Travis shared. “Great pilot and great flight.”

Once on the ground, Earth Angel volunteer Rodney Flynn was waiting to assist with transportation through the city. A Boston native, Rodney turned what could have been a stressful drive into a memorable experience—offering an impromptu tour while navigating traffic.

“I learned more about Boston in those two rides than I knew before arriving,” Travis wrote.

For the return trip home, volunteer pilot Luke flew Travis in his Cessna 182 Skylane—another seamless journey that capped off a remarkable day. Travis even snapped photos beside the aircraft, including one that looks like a sunset but is actually Luke’s plane flying away after safely delivering him home.

Most importantly, Travis’ surgery went well.

“They think they got it all,” he shared with relief. While he is scheduled to return to Dana-Farber in December for follow-up care, Travis wanted Angel Flight Northeast’s volunteers and staff to know just how much their kindness has meant.

“Please know that each of you had a part in making my cancer journey a much more navigable process,” Travis wrote. “Thank you so much.”

Stories like Travis’ are why Angel Flight Northeast exists—to ensure distance is never a barrier to lifesaving care, and that patients across New England can focus on what matters most: healing.

Upcoming Events

3rd Annual

Angel Flight Northeast Golf Classic

August 9–10, 2026 | Omni Mount Washington Resort | Bretton Woods, NH

Join us for an unforgettable weekend in the White Mountains at the stunning recently renovated, Omni Mount Washington Resort as we gather for the Angel Flight NE Golf Classic.

Not a golfer? Not a problem. Bring your family and enjoy the special room rate while taking advantage of everything the resort has to offer, including the pool, spa, pickleball, dining, hiking, and breathtaking mountain views.

The event begins on Sunday evening with a welcome reception overlooking the mountains, followed by a day of golf on Monday at one of New England’s most iconic courses. Players and guests will enjoy great golf, beautiful scenery, and the camaraderie of coming together in support of a meaningful mission.

Every swing helps ensure that no patient ever has to ask, “How will we get there?” Angel Flight Northeast provides free medical flights for children and adults traveling to lifesaving care.

Whether you register a team, attend the reception, or explore sponsorship opportunities, your participation helps us continue flying patients to the treatment they urgently need.

Sponsorship Opportunities

AFNE Golf Classic Partner Info Sheet

Room Block Link

Questions- Contact Kerry Lerch 978-794-6868 or Klerch@angelflightne.org

Register your team, explore sponsorship opportunities and learn more!

Evening of Angels November 20, 2026

Seaport Hotel | Boston

Angel Flight NE invites you to join us for our signature event, the Evening of Angels Gala, as we celebrate 30 years of providing free medical flights to patients in need.

This special anniversary celebration will honor the donors, supporters, volunteer pilots, and patients who make our lifesaving mission possible. Together, we will celebrate the extraordinary community that has helped Angel Flight Northeast connect patients to critical medical care for three decades.

Looking Back

30 years of Hope & Healing

As Angel Flight Northeast celebrates 30 years of service, we’re looking back at the people, moments, and missions that shaped who we are today. From our very first flights to the thousands that followed, we’ll share a photo, story, or memory honoring the volunteer pilots, partners, and patients who made hope and healing possible. Together, these moments reflect the compassion behind every flight and remind us how, for 30 years, hope has truly taken flight.

In a Boston Sunday Globe story titled “Volunteer Angels Fly Missions of Mercy” (August 18, 1996), Camerlin explained the simple idea behind the mission: “Well I figured flying sick and needy people for treatment was a lot more beneficial than flying to Portland for breakfast or Martha’s Vineyard for lunch, so I founded Angel Flight here in Beverly.” The article described Camerlin as “one of those people with beliefs that are strong, an aura of honesty, and a personality so buoyant that most people find it hard to say no to him,” noting that he launched the flight service “with nothing but a determination to found an organization dedicated to helping people.” Thirty years later, that determination continues to carry patients to care.

Contact Jonathan or Georgie for more information and to sign up to help our organization! 978-794-6868 or email info@angelflightne.org