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Getting to your transplant location

Has anyone had to find a private flight to get to your hospital when called that an organ was available?? We are in that position. We live in L.V., NV., and will have to get to Omaha NE. when called. We can't use the airlines, and we can't move there. I have started contacting people, and I have contacted some of the "mercy" flights, but they don't have anything guaranteed that could get us there in the 4-6 hours we will have.
Anyone been in this position?? What have you done??? I have contacted one local radio station so far.....Thanks in advance..... Ellen
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thanks, actually, I just got a quote with that exact amount. Wish I had that kind of money...
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Angel flight is one I've heard of.  Of course there is always private pay, for the likes of Steve Jobs of Apple.  Private pay air ambulances might charge about $17,000 for the distance you mention.
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