Take Off Talk with Angel Flight East

Take Off Talk with Angel Flight East

Jess Ames

Episodes 69
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (10)
Since May 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
33%
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rss.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

Distance can be a major barrier to accessing quality healthcare in a timely manner. For patients, access to air transportation can make all the difference in getting the treatment they need. However, flights can be expensive, and putting off medical care because of costs can put you or your loved ones at risk. That's where Angel Flight East comes in.Welcome to Take Off Talk with Angel Flight East, a nonprofit dedicated to facilitating free air transportation for children and adults with medical conditions who need treatment far from home. Our organization covers a 14 state footprint from Virginia to Ohio to Maine and for further distances, we partner with other public benefit flying organizations.  No matter how many times you need to get to your medical treatment or see a loved one in need, we are here to help. Unfortunately, few people know about free services like ours, and thus cannot use them when needed. We don't know how many people forgo medical care because they don't have accessible transportation, and that's what this podcast is here to change.Listen to real life stories from people who have used our services to get the care they need on time. Hear from our volunteers and staff about why they choose to help at their own expense. Our volunteer pilots use their private planes to fly patients to destinations, and pay for all expenses for each flight. By sharing their stories, we hope to inspire anyone who wishes to volunteer and become a part of our community.AFE provides help to social workers and case managers who need assistance in order to provide the best quality care. They are some of the most overworked people in healthcare, and we want them to understand how easy it is to use Angel Flight East. We aim to be a resource in their back pocket in case any of their patients need help traveling to medical care far from home. We also partner with various nonprofit organizations to provide additional resources to our patients, including assistance with household bills, ground transportation, and help with hotel expenses. Each episode of Take Off Talk is released in audio and video formats, so listeners can see the generous people on our team.The show is hosted by passionate AFE staff member Jessica "Jess" Ames. Jess is the Outreach & Events Director at Angel Flight East and has been involved with the organization since 2014. In her time with the company, she's worn many hats - as working in nonprofits often requires. From the first programs and events director to flight coordination, Jess has communicated with patients, pilots, family members, donors, and beyond. She can answer any question you have about how the program works. Learn from the host and invited guests who share their experiences from both ends - as recipients and volunteers. If you're a healthcare worker or a patient in need of air travel and flight services, AFE is here for you. In fact, we're here for everyone. Join us in our mission and tune in to Take Off Talk to learn more. For more information about Angel Flight East, please visit our website at www.angelflighteast.org or call our office at 215-358-1900!  You can also reach the host by email- [email protected].

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Recent Episodes

From Knoxville to Hope: Heather's Journey with Angel Flight East

Mar 23, 2026 11m

Angel Flight passenger Heather shares her journey of traveling from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia for cancer treatment. She discusses the support and dedication of…

From Car Sickness to Cloud Nine: How Angel Flight East Changed Olivia's Journey

Mar 09, 2026 14m

Angel Flight East provides crucial support for patients like Olivia, who face long journeys to cancer treatment centers. Olivia shares her experience of discovering Angel Flight East through a…

From Desperation to Hope: How Angel Flight East Transformed Our Journey

Dec 08, 2025 21m

Miranda and John discuss their experience with Angel Flight East. They share their journey of finding the organization through Facebook groups after a car accident left them without transportation,…

From Greyhound to Skybound: April's Journey of Hope and Healing

Nov 17, 2025 16m

This episode features a conversation with Amanda from Lifeline Pilots and passenger April, discussing the organization's role in providing free air transportation for medical and humanitarian needs.…

A Journey of Hope: How Community and Compassion can Change Lives

Nov 03, 2025 24m

This episode of Take Off Talk features Jackie, co-founder of the Madelyn James Foundation. She shares the organization's mission to support families dealing with pediatric cancer by providing…

Embracing Life's Journey: How Angel Flight East Transformed My Battle with Cancer

Oct 20, 2025 19m

Toni shares her experience with Angel Flight East, a charitable organization providing transportation for individuals with terminal illnesses. She discusses her journey with stage four metastatic…

A Journey of Hope: How Angel Flight East Transformed My Life w/ Roxanne

Oct 06, 2025 19m

Angel Flight East provides crucial transportation for patients like Roxanne, who require frequent travel for medical treatments. Roxanne shares her journey with stage four gastrointestinal cancer and…

Finding Hope in the Skies: Laura's Journey with Angel Flight East

Aug 18, 2025 18m

In this episode of "Take Off Talk," Laura shares her experience with Angel Flight East. After a foot surgery led to a series of medical complications, Laura found herself needing specialized care…

From Seizures to Cycling: Patrick's Journey of Resilience and Hope

Aug 04, 2025 16m

In this episode of "Take Off Talk," Patrick shares his journey. After undergoing life-changing brain surgery, Patrick sought assistance from Angel Flight to travel to the Cleveland Clinic for…

From Diagnosis to Hope: How Angel Flight East Transformed My Journey

Jul 21, 2025 18m

In a recent episode of Take Off Talk, Jess interviews Niki, a cancer patient who shares her journey with Angel Flight East. Diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, Niki discusses the challenges of…

Discover the Heartwarming Journey of Beth with Angel Flight East

Jul 07, 2025 15m

In this episode of Take Off Talk, frequent flyer Beth shares her journey with Angel Flight East, a nonprofit organization providing free air transportation for medical treatment. Beth discusses her…

From Service to Support: The Unseen Heroes of Luke's Wings

Jun 23, 2025 15m

In a world where the news often highlights the challenges faced by veterans, there are stories of hope and resilience that deserve to be told. Luke's Wings is one such story—a beacon of support for…

Turning Challenges into Hope: Kelsey's Dream and Angel Flight East

Jun 09, 2025 19m

In this episode of Take Off Talk, Jess interviews Tina from Kelsey's Dream, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children with cancer. Founded in memory of Tina's daughter, Kelsey, the…

Turning Miles into Miracles: The Heart of Angel Flight East with Volunteer Pilot Ben Alimasky

May 19, 2025 14m

In this heartwarming episode of Take Off Talk, we meet Ben, a dedicated volunteer pilot with Angel Flight East, who shares his inspiring journey of combining his passion for flying with a…

S1E54 Turning Clouds into Hope with Volunteer Pilot Mitch VanDuyn

May 05, 2025 19m

In this heartwarming episode of Take Off Talk, we meet Mitch, a dedicated volunteer pilot with Angel Flight East. Mitch shares his journey of flying compassion flights for over 20 years, touching…

The Journey of Hope, A Flight to Healing, Ed Jones

Mar 17, 2025 27m

In this heartfelt episode of Take Off Talk, we meet Ed, a former diagnostic radiologist whose life took an unexpected turn due to chronic health issues, including peripheral neuropathy. Despite…

Soaring Above: Debbie's Journey with Angel Flight East

Mar 03, 2025 15m

In this heartwarming episode of Take Off Talk, we meet Debbie, a resilient passenger who shares her incredible journey with Angel Flight East. Diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy over a decade…

Take Off with AFE Passenger, Ken Tarvin

Feb 17, 2025 35m

This week's episode of Take Off Talk features one of our newer passengers, Ken, who has stage four cancer. Listen to his heartfelt story about all the different medical challenges he has overcome.…

S1E50 Take Off with AFE Passenger, Mounyroth

Feb 03, 2025 16m

Meet Mounyroth, a graduate student in Philadelphia, who was facing a difficult choice: continue his studies and career path or prioritize the travel needed for essential medical treatments far from…

S1E49 Take Off with Partner Organization, Family Reach

Jan 20, 2025 18m

Family Reach is the only national nonprofit focused solely on helping people with cancer access food, housing, utilities, and transportation. Angel Flight East partners with Family Reach to ensure…

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